​Requisition ID: 2478 
Grade: SB4 - Local Professional (Junior & Mid Level) 
Country: Home Based 
Duty Station: Home Based 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 100 working days
Application deadline: 14-Jul-2023  

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible. 
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Morocco’s imported energy mix is composed largely of fossil fuels, which accounts for almost 90% of total primary energy supply and 80% in electricity supply. With the country’s economic growth, the industry sector’s energy consumption increased by more than 40% between 2004 and 2014 alone. To address these issues, Morocco set the ambitious target of 52% renewable energy by 2030 and energy saving target at 20% by 2030 (compared to business-as-usual scenario). With a dependency on imported energy, the government has strong incentives to realize these targets through concrete actions that will both reduce considerably the country’s energy intensity and accelerate the development of the country’s significant renewable energy resources.

The key challenge is how to reduce energy dependency through an effective dual strategy of renewable energy deployment and reduction in energy consumption. In this context, the project will support Morocco in its efforts to reduce its dependency on imported fossil fuel consumption by supporting the accelerated adoption of low-carbon technologies and best practices within the industrial sector.

The project furthermore aims to strengthen the capacity of local market actors such as energy efficiency service providers and technicians in designing and implementing industrial energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Specifically, the project will deliver capacity building programme on implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) and Energy System Optimization (ESO) measures including Motor Systems Optimization (MSO) and Steam Systems Optimization (SSO) to local energy intensive industries and energy efficiency professionals. The project’s main outcomes are the creation of specific investment projects and job creation linked to energy efficiency and renewable energy, increased renewable energy installed capacity and a reduction in GHG emissions and waste.

Outline of the UNIDO EnMS/ISO50001 Capacity Building Program

The UNIDO EnMS Capacity Building Programme comprises of the following elements:

1. 2-hr Awareness raising session to the top management of companies on benefits of EnMS and Industrial Energy Efficiency.
2. The EXPERT training, which is an intensive four module training course, delivered by leading international EnMS/ISO 50001 experts to energy intensive industrial companies and industry energy managers. National experts are trained through classroom, on-the-job and coaching by international EnMS/ISO 50001 experts and equipped with the expertise and the tools required to:

• Develop and implement ISO 50001/EnMS and Energy Performance Indicators
• Providing technical assistance to enterprises and coaching facility personnel for developing and implementing EnMS in line with ISO 50001

Outline of the UNIDO Energy System Optimization Capacity Building Program

The UNIDO ESO Capacity Building Programme comprises of the following elements:

1. The two day USER training, which is targeted to person(s) designated by enterprises as responsible for energy management. 
2. The EXPERT training, which is an intensive training course, delivered by leading international ESO experts to national energy intensive industries and local energy efficiency professionals. National experts are trained through classroom, on-the-job and coaching by international ESO experts and equipped with the expertise and the tools required to:

• Develop and implement motor systems optimization course 
• Providing technical assistance to enterprises and coaching facility personnel for  developing and implementing energy system optimization.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the UNIDO Project Manager in TCS/DSE/ESD and in coordination with National Project Coordinator (NPC) in Morocco, the National Energy Expert is required to conduct a full Expert Level EnMS Training Course (Module I–IV) as well as a full SSO Training Courses with guidance from International Experts. The National Expert will work as a member of an EnMS and SSO training team to deliver modules of the EnMS/SSO Training Course in Morocco. This is to include all candidate support functions such of webinar hosting, assessment review and exam development and marking. In addition, the Expert provides technical support with the implementation of EnMS/SSO to assisted enterprises as required.

The other training team member will also be a UNIDO International/National Trainer. The Expert shall also prepare and review national case studies on implementation of EnMS/SSO in industries in cooperation with the International Experts. Under the EXPERT-Level Training, the Experts will work together as equal course presenters having previously decided on the delivery order of the course Modules and corresponding sections and materials. Specifically, the National Expert will be expected to carry out the following tasks/duties:

Main Duties

1: Preparatory work for training delivery
Participate and coordinate with international lead EnMS/SSO experts in preparing training sessions to the industries on implementation of EnMS/SSO measures.
 - In cooperation with the project management unit and direct supervision of UNIDO PM:

(a) assist lead experts in the preparation of the EnMS/SSO training programmes to the selected Industries including the translation of training materials;

(b) assist with the coordination of selected participants; and

(c) assist with the logistical arrangements.

Expected Results
- Four well-prepared module delivery courses with updated and adapted EnMS Module.
- Updated training materials for the SSO course (awareness sessions, 2-day USER training, and EXPERT-level training)

Expected Duration
5 days

Location
Home based

2: Training delivery of EnMS Module I– “EnMS Commitment”
The technical and managerial expertise and supervision work for the Module I delivery will include the following activities: 
i. In collaboration with the other EnMS experts The Expert shall provide coordination support, facilitate, and participate in the 3-day Module I EnMS Expert Level training programme to two groups of candidates.
ii. Visiting five plants

Expected Results
- UNIDO Module I ‘EnMS Commitment” delivered for 2 groups

Expected Duration
8 days

Location
Morocco

3: Delivery of SSO training programme
The Expert shall jointly co-deliver with international experts full SSO training programme for 2 groups. 
This will include visiting the enterprises to observe its operations as well as liaise with the enterprise owners/management.    

Expected Results
1. 2-days SSO USER training programme delivered for 2 groups;
2. 3-days SSO EXPERT-level training programme delivered, including sites visits for practical training for 2 groups    

Expected Duration
14 days
    
Location
Morocco

4: Review and follow-up on Module I Training Delivery 
i. Together with International EnMS Experts and the NPC, provide guidance, supervision and coaching for the Expert Course Candidates on Module I ‘EnMS Commitment’ self-study and corresponding assignments.

In coordination with the other EnMS experts, technical, managerial, communication and coaching support will be provided in-person/remotely through periodic webinars; review of progress and intermediated deliverables of enterprise/plant teams in advance of the webinars; communication via emails, phone calls (where language allows) and other. 
ii. The Expert should use their experience to assist the PMU with planning the inter-module candidate support and webinar matters.  

Expected Results
- Periodic Module I support webinars and ongoing communication with Partner enterprises/ EXPERT trainee teams held and led
- Support to national PMU to set up and manage the EnMS Expert-Level Course Candidate Support and self-study mechanisms, etc.    

Expected Duration
5 days    

Location
Home based

5: Training delivery of EnMS Module II– “EnMS Planning and Energy Performance”
The Expert shall deliver Module Two of the Expert-Level EnMS Course as part of the two-person training team.

This technical and managerial expertise and supervision work for the Module II delivery will include the following activities: 
i. Jointly deliver the 4-day Module II EnMS “Planning and Energy Performance” Expert Level training programme for 2 groups in collaboration with the other EnMS expert.
ii. Review first EnMS initiation work within the first partnering/recipient EnMS pilot enterprises.

The Expert should do a quality check on their Module I work with the enterprises in question.

This will include visiting the enterprises to observe its operations as well as liaise with the enterprise owners/management.    

Expected Results
- UNIDO Module II “EnMS Planning and Energy Performance” delivered for 2 groups
- Pilot Enterprise EnMS progress check (and quality) and liaison with pilot management    

Expected Duration
12 days

Location
Morocco

6: SSO Candidate review and examination
The Exeprt shall conduct final evaluation and examination of the SSO Expert trainees.

This will include reviewing, together with the international experts the Final Reports on SSO Practical Assignment prepared by the various candidate teams (for their host and/or employing enterprises) and the grading the final course examination

Expected Results
- 2 versions of SSO expert-level exams delivered

Expected Duration
6 days

Location
Home based

7: Review and follow up on Module II Candidate Support and Tutoring
The Expert shall, together with the other EnMS Experts and the NPC, provide guidance, supervision and coaching for the Expert Course Candidates on Module II “Planning and Energy Performance” self-study and corresponding assignments

Expected Results
- Periodic Module II support webinars and ongoing communication with Partner enterprises/ EXPERT trainee teams held and led
- Conducted technical implementation of EnMS in Pilot enterprises (this may also be the staff of the plant in question)    

Expected Duration
5 days

Location
Home based

8: Training delivery of EnMS Module III– “EnMS Implementation and Operation”
The technical and managerial expertise and supervision work for the Module III delivery will include the following activities: 
i. Coordination and facilitation of training delivery of 3-day Module III EnMS Expert Level training programme for 2 groups in collaboration with the other EnMS experts.
ii. Review continuing EnMS initiation work within the first partnering/recipient EnMS pilot enterprises, briefing the progress work to International Experts and consulting on technical matters for effective implementation of measures in pilot enterprises. Support/assist International Experts to effectively undertake quality check of their Module II work with the enterprises in question. This will include visiting the enterprises to observe its operations as well as to liaise with the enterprise owners/management.    

Expected Results
- UNIDO Module III “EnMS Planning and Energy Performance” delivered for 2 groups
- Pilot Enterprise EnMS progress check (and quality) and liaison with pilot management    

Expected Duration
10 days

Location
Morocco

9: Post Module III Candidate Support and Tutoring
The Expert shall, together with the other EnMS Experts and the NPC, provide guidance, supervision and coaching for the Expert Course Candidates on Module III “EnMS Implementation and Operation” self-study and corresponding assignments.    

Expected Results
- Periodic Module III support webinars and ongoing communication with Partner enterprises/ EXPERT trainee teams held and led
- Conducted technical implementation of EnMS in Pilot enterprises (this may also be the staff of the plant in question)    

Expected Duration
5 days

Location
Home based

10: Training delivery of EnMS Module IV Delivery – “EnMS Checking & Review”
The technical and managerial expertise and supervision work for the Module IV delivery will include the following activities: 
i. Coordination and facilitation of training delivery of 3-day Module IV EnMS Expert Level training programme for 2 groups in collaboration with the other EnMS experts.
ii. Review continuing EnMS initiation work within the first partnering/recipient EnMS pilot enterprises, briefing the progress work to International Experts and consulting on technical matters for effective implementation of measures in pilot enterprises. Support/assist International Experts to effectively undertake quality check of Module III work with the enterprises in question. This will include visiting the enterprise for energy assessment.     

Expected Results
- UNIDO Module IV “EnMS Checking & Review” delivered for 2 groups.
- Pilot Enterprise EnMS progress check (and quality) and liaison with pilot management    

Expected Duration
10 days

Location
Morocco

11: Post Module IV Candidate Support / Tutoring
The Expert shall, together with the other EnMS Experts and the NPC, provide guidance, supervision and coaching for the Expert Course Candidates on Module IV “EnMS Checking and Review” self-study and corresponding assignments.    

Expected Results
- Periodic Module IV support webinars and ongoing communication with Partner enterprises/ trainee teams held and led
- Conducted technical implementation of EnMS in Pilot enterprises (this may also be the staff of the plant in question)    

Expected Duration
5 days     

Location
Home based

12: Development of case studies
In collaboration with the other EnMS/SSO Experts and NPC, the Expert shall provide technical support to the development of case studies on implementation EnMS/SSO measures in Moroccan industries. This includes working closely together with participant industries to document and develop case studies on implementation of the measures highlighting experience, costs and benefits and lessons learned.    

Expected Results
- 45 Case studies developed on implementation of EnMS/SSO measures in Moroccan industries    

Expected Duration
7 days

Location
Home based

13: Candidate Review and Examination
The Expert shall provide the technical expertise to support the final evaluation and examination of the EnMS/SSO Expert trainees. This will include reviewing, together with the other EnMS/SSO Experts, the Final Reports on practical assignment prepared by the various candidate teams (for their host and/or employing enterprises) and the grading the final course examination.    

Expected Results
- EnMS/SSO training Candidates practical assessments reviewed and graded.
- EnMS/SSO training Candidates exams reviewed and graded
- Remedial actions for near miss candidates    

Expected Duration
5 days

Location
Home based

14. UNIDO Reporting (Overall Course Report)
The Expert should supply the following reporting to UNIDO:
1. Progress Reporting – the Expert should submit a report on the work undertaken during/after each module conducted by the Experts detailing the corresponding Module delivery, EnMS/SSO implementation progress along with suggestions for improving subsequent module delivery and the post-module candidate support.
2. Final Contract Report – the Expert should submit a final report on overall training programme, task and achievements undertaken by the Expert and lessons learned and recommendations from the training delivery.     

Expected Results
- EnMS/SSO Module training progress reports 
- Final contract report of activities carried out and recommendations    

Expected Duration
3 days    

Location
Home based

Total number of working days: 100 working days

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS  

Education: Advanced university degree in engineering, energy or other relevant discipline, is required.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least five (5) years of work experience in the relevant field, including industrial energy efficiency, energy management system and energy system optimization implementation is required.
• Experience in the development and implementation of industrial energy management systems in compliance with national as well as international standards is desirable.
• Experience in the development and implementation of energy efficiency projects and programs in industry, including energy/utility system optimization (including steam systems, refrigeration systems, pumps systems and compressed air systems), energy auditing and development of energy efficiency monitoring and tracking/ verification systems is desirable. 
• Experience in dealing with methodological aspects and issues related to the execution of energy auditing, development and implementation of energy efficiency measures, establishment of energy management systems, and monitoring and verification of energy savings is required. 
• Ability to write on the subject of energy management system and industrial energy efficiency, deliver training and provide technical guidance is required.
• Ability to have very good communications skills, strong ability to liaise and engage with stakeholders and willingness to work alone as well as part of a team is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly Arabic is desirable.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

Core values: 
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially. 

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner. 

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective. 

Key competencies: 
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity. 

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world. 

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work. 

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another. 

REPORTING

In addition to the deliverables and outputs listed in the table above, the Expert will have to submit a final report summarizing key findings and recommendation, as well as listing all activities performed. Deliverables produced during the assignment will have to be enclosed as annexes to the final report. All reports shall be in English and submitted in electronic format.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside.
Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

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