JOB DESCRIPTION

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions

The Technical Specialist, Data & Modelling Systems under the supervision of the Head, Energy Transition Planning & Energy Efficiency, will be responsible for developing a data visualization and online modelling platform for SEforALL Energy Systems Model (SEM) – an in-house energy transition planning based OSeMOSYS (implemented in python language). The role will also be expected to support the unit on power system and network analysis using PyPSA (Python for Power System Analysis). The Technical Specialist would be expected to support the unit on energy transition planning projects globally on aspects related to technical coordination with clients, policy analysis, drafting of reports and delivery of capacity building workshops

The Consultant’s overall responsibilities include:

Develop SEM online data visualization and online modelling platforms and support the integration of various economic, energy and climate modelling systems to the platform.
Establish internal and external data collection and warehousing protocols and templates.
Function as a technical expert of power system and network analysis and establish the use of PyPSA within the energy transition planning unit.
Support and advise on energy and climate modelling exercises and related tasks for developing energy transition and investment planning or decarbonization pathways.
Undertake energy transition related research, data collection and country diagnostics (policy, institutional and technology).
Undertake policy analysis related to energy transition pathways/plans.
Support the drafting and related tasks for developing energy transition pathways or plans.
Support the project lead to coordinate and liaise with project stakeholders, partners and consultants at global and country level for identified projects.
Collaborate with the unit on capacity building and training workshop for identified global and country projects.

Monitoring and Project Controls

The Technical Specialist, Data & Modelling Systems will be paid a daily wage based on days worked upon submissions of Certificates of Payment (COP). The expected deliverables are as follows:

Deliverable 1: Establish the SEM online data visualization and online modelling platform
Deliverable 2: Establish the use of PyPSA in energy transition & investment planning unit
Deliverable 3: Monthly technical support to projects of energy transition & investment planning unit

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements