National district heating technical expert for district heating under the WASH Cluster in Ukraine – monitoring, reporting and knowledge management , Kyiv, Ukraine, 12 months (office based)
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:TEMPORARY
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Posted:1 month ago
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Category:Audit and Oversight, Environment and Natural Resources, Evaluation, Innovation and Knowledge Management
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Deadline:04/09/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Purpose of assignment:
The main objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise to the WASH Cluster team in Ukraine with critical deliverables contributing to rehabilitation efforts of affected infrastructure, and early recovery efforts in the heating sector. The consultant will contribute to the coordination roles of the Technical Working Group on District Heating and the District Heating Technical Cell, which function within the WASH cluster. The coordination function includes, but not limited to, coordinating the activities of humanitarian and development partner, donors and international financial institutions in partnership with government institutions, energy, water supply and heating operators, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting, as well as quality assurance and strengthening of technical components through knowledge management activities. As such will provide technical expertise for the various inputs as outlined above, with a focus on assessing and capturing the scalable aspects of interventions to inform recovery and reconstruction in the district heating sector in Ukraine.
Key tasks/responsibilities under the assignment:
Under the supervision of the WASH Cluster Coordinator/District Heating Technical Cell lead, the consultant will support and closely work with WASH Cluster staff, including the technical cell, subnational clusters and technical working groups, for the delivery of shared or contributory results for all or part of the following areas:
- To build a strong network with District heating companies and Communal Enterprises that provide heating services, through specific field missions to assess their needs and prioritization, for the perusal of the WASH Cluster and its partners.
- Organize coordination meetings with government partners, water utilities, utility companies, local authorities and NGOs/CSOs, tracking and mapping district heating projects that have been implemented in Ukraine, focusing on the roadmap for early recovery in the heating sector.
- Inform with technical insight and input, technical assessments and reviews, the established coordinative and supportive relationship with Government partners, district heating companies, vodokanals, communal enterprises, local authorities and NGOs/CSOs focusing on the roadmap for early recovery efforts for the heating sector.
- Support service providers identify and prioritize the needs to ensure adequate capacities for regular operations and maintenance, and emergency repairs, necessary to maintain service levels related district heating systems, with a focus on locations within 100km of the contact line and/or receiving large numbers of IDPs.
- Organize coordination cluster meetings, coordination with sub-national colleagues. This would include preparing presenting presentations based on field visits and assessments at the WASH cluster meetings including District Heating Working Group, and about most frequently requested technical solutions by the district heating companies for the WASH Cluster partners performing activities in the district heating sector.
Working modality: office based.
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Work assignment overview:
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Deliverables |
Deadline |
# of w/days |
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Inception report, including workplan, list of activities, deliverables, materials and timelines for the consultancy. |
30 Sep 2024 |
10 |
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Report on existing needs, priorities (including geographic spread) and projects for district heating activities, among WASH Cluster partners |
31 Oct 2024 |
15 |
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Monitoring and evaluation framework for district heating, as part of the technical cell |
30 Nov 2024 |
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Field data collection and analysis (minimum 5 assessment reports, each related to a specific settlement or specific company), including photographic evidence, to monitor the needs collected through the application form |
15 Jan 2025 |
25 |
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Technical support during WASH Cluster meetings, including the provision of at least 5 meeting reports and briefs |
31 Jan 2025 |
10 |
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Technical support during the meetings with district heating companies, VKs, utilities for experience exchange and collecting needs for heating season 2025-2026 in prioritized regions. |
15 Mar 2025 |
25 |
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Data collection from district heating organizations and utilities through letter of requests and agreed templates for heating season 2025-2026 in prioritized regions for analysis in the agreed format within WASH Cluster. |
25 Apr 2025 |
20 |
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Development of 3 scalable models for projects implementation in heating sector (full package of supporting documentation) based on field visits |
25 May 2025 |
20 |
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Technical review of 5 reference documents (from other UN agencies globally and national partner agencies) to provide input to the WASH AWP Indicators Handbook for district heating |
15 Jun 2025 |
15 |
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Development of 5 case studies (written and/or audio-visual) based on field visits |
15 Jul 2025 |
25 |
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Technical support during the WASH Sub-Cluster meetings with the provision of at least 3 meeting reports and briefs |
31 July 2025 Advertisement
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10 |
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Field data collection and analysis (5 reports), including photographic evidence, to monitor the needs collected through the application form for heating season 2025-2026 in the prioritized regions. |
31 Aug 2025 |
20 |
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Final report, including lessons learnt and recommendations for future implementation and monitoring of WASH projects in heating sector. |
15 Sep 2025 |
10 |
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Sub-total: |
220 |
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Travel plan: The Consultant is expected to have field visits for data collection and the development of case studies within Ukraine in the following regions (to be decided during the course of the active contract).
Total number of trip days per contract – 72 days.
Please provide an all-inclusive financial proposal including travels to carry out the deliverables listed above.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education: Master’s degree or higher in building and civil engineering. Educational programmes, which include heating supply from an accredited academic institution, will be considered an asset.
Professional experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of conducting technical due diligence assignments or have operational or a minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in District Heating, Power Generation and Energy Services sectors is required.
- Installation, operational and/or maintenance experience in the context of mechanical systems, especially district heating networks.
- Experience leading technical workstream on projects including managing supply chain, providing project reports, and managing different relationships will be considered an advantage.
- Experience in development and humanitarian work, especially in emergency response, will be considered an advantage.
- Work experience with other UN agencies in WASH or the energy sector will be considered an advantage.
Languages:
- English: Upper-intermediate [B2]
- Ukrainian: Proficient/Native [C2]
Skills and competencies:
- Strong understanding on the project cycle management (especially monitoring and evaluation steps), technical supervision and financial management and planning.
- Good understanding on legislation and regulations of government of Ukraine regarding contracting and construction of infrastructure projects.
- Good understanding and skills on communication with different stakeholders (local authorities, contractors, consulting firms, NGO/CSO).
- Good understanding of the humanitarian approach.
- Ability to perform several tasks in a timely manner with a focus on quality.
- Communicate key messages to different audiences.
Technical competencies:
- Sound understanding on heat supply and energy-efficient, high-quality, safe, environmentally friendly and reliable functioning of the heat supply system.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards and best practices related to heating.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
- Usage of design software such as AutoCAD and planning software such as MS Project will be considered an advantage.
- The ability to lead assessment processes and/or technical working groups is an asset.
Functional competencies:
- Analyzing [ II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [ II]
- Planning and Organizing [II]
- Financial management
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
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Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
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