• Scope of Work:

This section of the document defines the responsibilities and tasks that the CTA is expected to assume over the time period required i.e. a total of 6 months starting September 2022.

The scope of work for the CTA includes the following key activities:

1. Formulation and finalizing of GEF core indicators, undertake a Review of the National Sustainable Energy Policy, support the design of the improvements to the project demos and the financing scheme.

• Technical expertise and guidance in the review and update of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and monitoring tools for the project and monitoring the technical quality of project M&E systems (including AWPs, indicators and targets), and in updating the GEF Core Indicators, and provide guidance in the updating of the Activities Inventory;
• Prepare guidelines and provide training for the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) in the review and updating of the Project’s Activity InventorySeek the endorsement of the Project’s Activity Inventory fromthe Project Board Committee/TAG and the UNDP GEF Regional Technical Adviser;
•  Gather necessary up to date information pertaining to the project activities.
• Review and provide comments on the National RE and EE Policies and Regulations
• Undertake stakeholder training and consultations on the new RE and EE Policies and Regulations.
• Review and design of all the project proposals for the project extension: (1) Improvements of the Afolau Biomass Gasification Power Plant, (2) Compressor for Biogas, (3) Financing Scheme, (4) Demonstration Scheme

2. Preparation of a report quantifying and attributing the GHG emission reductions from the IMPRESS project and preparation of a draft exit strategy

• Prepare and complete a Report on the verification and confirmation of the energy savings and GHG emission reductions that are attributable to the IMPRESS project. The report should be submitted to the PCU and UNDP for review and approval.
• Prepare and document the procedures (including the information to be gathered and parameters to be measured/determined) for the carbon footprint determination; and the GHG emission reduction quantification; and making clear of the attribution of the carbon footprint improvement (and GHG ER) activities to the IMPRESS Project.  
• Provide training on the verification of carbon footprint and GHG emission reduction quantification and attribution for the project team and relevant stakeholders
• Completion of finalised proposed Exit Strategy to be circulated to PCU/IP and UNDP for review and to provide comments and recommendations and submitted for Project Board endorsement.

3. Review of the Financial Scheme of the project, preparation and completion of the Evaluation Report for the National University of Samoa on Renewable Energy Research, and the completion of the Finalised Exit Strategy for the Project

• Finalization of the proposed Financial Scheme with PCU and UNDP ensuring that it is in-line with government objectives and UNDP’s approved financial instruments; and achieving the financial barrier removal outcome of the project.
• Review the National University of Samoa Research Project on Renewable Energy Research Project providing comments, recommendations, and lessons learned
• Evaluate the extent by which the barriers that the IMPRESS Project is supposed to remove have been achieved.
• In consultation with the UNDP-GEF Regional Technical Adviser, prepare and update the project GEF Core Indicators annex in the IMPRESS Project Document, as replacement to the GEF Tracking Tool; 
• Ensure that the Exit Strategy for the Project has been finalised with all recommendations from the draft included and addressed and submitted to the Board for approval

4. Relationship building

• The CTA will participate in Project Board /TAG meetings in a technical advisory capacity. She/He, as an expert advisor, will liaise with project partners, donor organizations, NGOs and other stakeholder groups to ensure effective coordination of project activities, particularly the co-financed activities, and potential leverage of additional resources; and,
• Engage on and contribute to policy dialogues within MNRE and other relevant agencies.

5. Communication

• Develop a knowledge management, communications and awareness raising strategy and action plan;
• Provide guidance on knowledge management, communications and awareness raising; documenting lessons from programme implementation; and making recommendations to the TAG for more effective implementation and coordination of programme activities, including the provision of sound science to inform strategic and technical decisions;

1. Expected Outcomes/Deliverables and payment schedule:

This section of the document defines the deliverables that the CTA is expected to complete.

Professional Costs

All payments will be done upon submission of each deliverable and acceptance by UNDP and the GoS.

The consultant shall receive his/her payment in 3 instalments from UNDP as follows

In the case of unforeseen travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed based on provision of supporting documentation.

For mission travel, the consultant will be responsible for making his/her mission travel arrangements in line with UNDP travel policies; and the Individual Contractor shall receive a per diem not to exceed United Nations daily subsistence allowance. The mission travel cost will be excluded at this time from the price proposal.

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to the UN’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to perform/advise on (as appropriate) a variety of specialized tasks related to administrative support, including project data management support, reporting, and logistics for project implementation.

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Good inter-personal and teamwork skills, networking aptitude, ability to work in multi-cultural environment

• Only those applications that are responsive and compliant will be evaluated. Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• Offers will be evaluated according to the Combined Scoring method – where the technical criteria will be weighted at 70% and the financial offer will be weighted at 30%;
• The technical criteria (education, experience, language) will be based on a maximum 100 points. Only the candidates that have achieved a minimum of 70 points from the review of education, experience and language will be deemed technically compliant and considered for financial evaluation;
• Financial score (max 30 points) shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal of those technically qualified;
• The financial proposal shall specify an all-inclusive lump sum fee. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, a detailed cost breakdown must be provided in the format of the Financial Proposal Template. (including all foreseeable expenses to carry out the assignment).
• Applicant receiving the Highest Combined Score and has accepted UNDP’s General Terms and Conditions will be awarded the contract.

Technical Evaluation Criteria (based on the information provided in the CV and the relevant documents must be submitted as evidence to support possession of below required criteria:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in the areas of Engineering, with focus on either Energy technologies, Renewable Energy technologies, and electric power systems. (15)
• More than five (5) years of professional experience in the implementation and management of Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency Applications, Grid Stability Management projects, with substantive work undertaken in the electricity and energy sector; (30)
• More than three (3) years’ experience with UNDP-GEF Project Cycle Management, with demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating processes to enhance project implementation and its adaptive management through the application of M&E tools. Experience in results-based management logical frameworks is essential; (25)
• Experience in working with communities, including community-based management and co-management initiatives, NGOs and multiple sectors of government, using mechanisms to develop common visions among stakeholders and including consulting with senior executives and civil servants; (20)
• Experience of working in Samoa. Work experience in other Pacific Islands or comparable island nations is an advantage; (5)
• Fluency in English is a requirement, with sound written skills using plain English (5)