GoV/UNDP/GEF Jobs
From: Vern Weitzel <vern.weitzel@undp.org>To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 01:50:53 -0800
Subject: GoV/UNDP/GEF Jobs: 1. National Energy Efficiency Policy
Expert 2. Training and Demonstration Coordinator 3. Energy Efficient
Service Provision and Financing Coordinator
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Project "Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in Small
and Medium Scale Enterprise" (PECSME) is a joint effort of
UNDP/GEF and the Government of Viet Nam, aiming at
encouraging application of the energy efficient practices
among SMEs in Vietnam, and through that contributing to the
reduction of GHG emission among the sector. The Project will
be implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Three vacant positions for the period of 5 years, starting
from 18 January 2006 and based in Ha Noi, under the above
project are open for Vietnamese nationals. 1. National Energy Efficiency Policy Expert
2. Training and Demonstration Coordinator
3. Energy Efficient Service Provision and Financing Coordinator
Application procedures:
Applicants are invited to review the detailed announcement
including the Job Descriptions and the project document on
the internet web-site of UNDP Viet Nam:
www.undp.org.vn/jobs. Copies of the detailed post
announcement are also available at the Project Office.
Vietnamese nationals who are interested in the above
positions should submit their detailed curriculum vitae
together with application letters in English, indicating
project title and post title, and copies of
degree/certificates if available to:
Mr. Nguyen Ba Vinh - Project Manager
Project Office
65 B To Hien Thanh Str., Ha Noi
Tel: (84.4) 978 3574; Fax: (84.4) 978 3573
Email: vie01g41.vn@undp.org
Applications must reach the above address no later than 4
p.m., 6 January 2006. Acknowledgements will only be sent to
short-listed applicants. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION (7.6)
Post Title: (National) Energy Efficient Policy Expert
Project Title: Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (PECSME)
Project ID 00045088
Duty Station: Hanoi with in-country travel
Duration of Assignment: 12 months part-time with possibility
for extension up to 24 months effective starting date of
6 February 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
The Energy Efficient Policy Expert shall be responsible in
providing advice to the National Project Director and
Project Manager, on issues related to energy efficient
policies, SMEs development, and resource mobilization for
energy efficiency. In addition, he/she will also be
responsible for providing advice to subcontractors and
consultants working under Component 1 - Energy Conservation
& Energy Efficiency (EC&EE) Policy and Institutional Support
Development Program and Component 2 - EC&EE Communications
and Awareness Program. The specific tasks of the Project
Policy Advisor are as follows:
1. Provide strategic policy advice in the mobilization of
participations and financing resources from key stakeholders
for the project implementation;
2. Evaluate existing energy conservation policies and the
planed national programs on EC&EE in the country and provide
recommendations on how to link the PECSME activities to
these programs;
3. Assist PMU to take the responsibility of the
communication and coordination with all agencies working on
Component 1 and 2 of the Project;
4. Provide technical advice/guidance to the subcontractors
and consultants carrying out activities under Component 1
and 2, and evaluate their works;
5. Provide technical advice/guidance to the subcontractor
for Development of a Suitable Institutional and Legal
Framework for EESP Activities under Project Component 4 and
evaluate its work;
6. Verify and provide technical comments on reports prepared
by the International Experts, the National Experts and
Subcontractors under Component 1 & 2 and other related
activities;
7. Facilitate the approvals of Regulation, Circular,
Guidelines and Environmental standards developed by the
project;
8. Assist PMU to carry out the EC&EE Advocacy and Awareness
Campaigns under Component 2 of the project;
9. Identify, assess and provide recommendations on how to
integrate the PECSME activities related to technical
capacity building into National Programs on Research &
Development and Technology Transfer managed by MOST;
10. Provide technical advice/guidance to the subcontractor
for Design a Sustainable EC&EE Training Program for
Universities and Colleges under Project Component 3 and
evaluate its work;
11. Facilitate all project meetings and workshop regarding
energy policy and institutional development under Component
1 & 2 and others as required by NPD/PM.
Qualification and Experience
- Master Degree in business administration, economics,
public administration, engineering; preferably with PhD
Degree;
- At least 15 years of experience in the field of technology
transfer policy, preferably in industrial sector and energy
sector;
- Excellent communication skills, policy advocacy; skilled
presenter of ideas in one on one situations and in symposia;
- Proven experience in resource mobilization from
governments, non-government organizations and the private
sector;
- Knowledgeable about the government system, policy
development procedures
- Good English proficiency
JOB DESCRIPTION (7.12)
Post Title: Training and Demonstration Coordinator
Project Title: Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (PECSME)
Project ID 00045088
Duty Station: Hanoi with in-country travel
Duration of Assignment: 12 months full-time with possibility
for extension up to 40 months effective starting date of 18
January 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
The major role of the Training and Demonstration Coordinator
is to assist NPD and PM to effectively deliver the project
outputs specified under the following components of the
Project:
Component 3: Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency (EC&EE)
Technical Capacity Development Program.
Component 6: EC&EE Demonstration Program
S/he is accountable to NPD and PM for the production of
component outputs to an appropriate quality, in a timescale
and budget specified in the approved workplan of the
project. He/she shall be responsible in coordinating the
provision of technical inputs, as well as administrative, to
the PMU on various activities of the project specifically on
the aspects of training and demonstration specified under
the two components. The Training and Demonstration
Coordinator report to and take direction from the PM.
Specific responsibilities of the Training and Demonstration
Coordinator include:
A. Managing the works under the two components:
1. Facilitate the completion of the detailed TORs of
subcontractors and consultancy and submit results to PM for
approval;
2. Participate in the recruitment/procurement of the
consultants and subcontractors;
3. Take responsibilities for the progress of the work under
the respective components through planning, directing, and
monitoring the progress of the implementation of the work
assigned under the respective components;
4. Coordinate the appraisal of the deliverables submitted by
subcontractors and consultants;
5. Organize meeting to review the progress of the work of
subcontractors and consultants and produce to review
reports;
6. Prepare the periodical progress reports and submit to PM;
B. Assist PM in overall project management:
7. Collaborate with technical staff of PMU to develop
annually and quarterly workplan, as directed by PM;
8. Inform PM of any deviation from approved plan, recommend
corrective actions to PM;
9. Identify and advise the PM of any risks or issues
associated with the component's outputs;
10. Manage specific risks as directed by the PM;
11. Assist PM in collaborating the project workplan and the
partners workplan;
12. Monitoring the progress of the collaborative workplan
with project partners, as directed by PM;
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor degree in engineering or business management,
preferably with Masters Degree in the same or any other
relevant field;
- At least 3 years experience in training
coordinator/manager, preferably in industry and business
sector; familiar with EC&EE technology is an advantage;
- With good appreciation of and strong links with the SMEs
development support;
- Proven track record in project management such as in
meeting deadlines, timely submission of acceptable
deliverables, etc;
- Fair English communication skills, both written and
verbal;
- With satisfactory skills on the use of office software
packages such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
JOB DESCRIPTION (7.13)
Post Title: EESP and Financing Coordinator
Project Title: Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (PECSME)
Project ID: 00045088
Duty Station: Hanoi with in-country travel
Duration of Assignment: 12 months full-time with possibility
for extension up to 40 months effective starting date of 18
January 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
The major role of the EESP and Financing Coordinator is to
assist NPD and PM to effectively deliver the project outputs
specified under the following components of the Project:
Component 4: Energy Efficiency Service Provision (EESP)
Support Program.
Component 5: Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency (EC&EE)
Financing Support Program
S/he is accountable to NPD and PM for the completion of
project activities to an appropriate quality, in a timescale
and budget specified in the approved workplan of the
project. He/she shall be responsible in coordinating the
provision of technical inputs, as well as administrative, to
the PMU on various activities of the project specifically on
the aspects of EESP and financing specified under the two
components. The EESP and Financing Coordinator report to and
take direction from the PM.
Specific responsibilities of the EESP and Financing
Coordinator include:
A. Managing the works under the two components
1. Facilitate the completion of the detailed TORs of
subcontractors and consultancy and submit results to PM for
approval;
2. Participate in the recruitment/procurement of the
consultants and subcontractors;
3. Take responsibilities for the progress of the work under
the respective components through planning, directing, and
monitoring the progress of the implementation of the work
assigned under the respective components;
4. Coordinate the appraisal of the deliverables submitted by
subcontractors and consultants;
5. Organize meeting to review the progress of the work of
subcontractors and consultants and produce to review
reports;
6. Prepare the periodical progress reports and submit to PM;
B. Assist PM in project strategic planning
7. Collaborate with technical staff of PMU to develop
annually and quarterly workplan, as directed by PM;
8. Inform PM of any deviation from approved plan, recommend
corrective actions to PM;
9. Identify and advise the PM of any risks or issues
associated with the component's outputs;
10. Manage specific risks as directed by the PM;
11. Assist PM in collaborating the Project workplan and the
partners workplan;
12. Monitoring the progress of the collaborative workplan
with project partners, as directed by PM;
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in financing or business management,
preferably with master's degree in the same or any other
relevant fields;
- At least 5 years experience in respective fields,
preferably in banking, financing, and SME development
- Proven track record in project management such as in
meeting deadlines, timely submission of acceptable
deliverables, etc.;
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and
verbal;
- With satisfactory skills on the use of office software
packages such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
