The Ukrainian economy is characterized by high-energy consumption and high carbon intensity throughout almost all sectors of the economy, including both residential and public buildings. In 2005, the level of carbon intensity in of the Ukrainian economy topped the chart worldwide at 3.67 kg of CO2/$ of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 3 times as much as that in the US and almost 7 times that of France. As per Ukraine’s Report on Demonstrable Progress under the Kyoto Protocol (2006), that level was expected to drop down to 2.6 kg of CO2/$ of GDP by 2015. The main reasons for the high levels of carbon intensity include obsolete and outdated capital stock in the power generation and industrial sectors dating back to when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union, as well as old and outdated building stock in the government, private and communal sectors. Ukraine has substantial unrealized energy efficiency potential; the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Ukraine 2012 estimate puts it at 20-30% of the energy supply – a magnitude that should ensure that it is accorded a high priority in a sustainable energy policy. Also, Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel’s (STAP) study on “Climate Change: A Scientific Assessment for Global Environment Facility (GEF)” (STAP, 2012) shows that “in moderate and cold climates, it is feasible and cost-effective for both new buildings and retro-fits to reduce heat energy needs by 70 to 90% compared to standard practice”.

The “Removing Barriers to increase investment in Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings in Ukraine through the ESCO modality in Small and Medium Sized Cities” project has a GEF budget of $5.48 million dollars and is aimed to run for a period of 5 years from 2016 – 2021. The project focuses on energy efficiency in public buildings and is focusing on the two main tools to help improve and increase investments in energy efficiency in public buildings in Ukraine; (i) ESCO market development and (ii) improved energy management.

The Project envisaged establishing of an FSM with IFC will build upon and expand upon the financial support mechanism being designed and developed under the UNDP GEF Commercializing Bioenergy Technologies in Ukraine project to make it easier for ESCO companies to implement EPC contracts in Ukraine .

The Project  has provided a consultative support for the purposes of entering into the first pilot ESCO factoring (lending) contract than was made by and between a domestic commercial bank and an energy service company for future cash flows under energy service contracts in the budgetary sphere with no requirements for collateral in the form of liquid property.

The UNDP EEPB Project introduced a financial instrument that makes available credit resources for ESCO projects with modest measured support (ca. 10% of the loan amount) from the UNDP. This financial support mechanism has some good prospects for scaling up of ESCO factoring within the framework of pilot projects in partner municipalities

At the end of the project, it will be very important that local banks in Ukraine will understand the ESCO business model and that lending will be available to ESCOs in Ukraine with the commercial financing of local banks.

The incumbent will accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment within all implementations and promote UNDP’s mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to any kind of discriminatory and abusive behavior, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.

 

 

Under the supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (Programme), the Programme Analyst (Energy and Environment Portfolio Team Leader) and guidance of the UNDP Regional Technical Advisor on Nature Climate Energy, and the International Chief Technical Advisor on Energy Efficiency, the Project Manager will perform the following duties:

1. Delivery

• Facilitate overall operational management of the Project and delivery of results, in close cooperation with the UNDP Programme Analyst (Environment), in accordance with the project document, work plans and other joint agreements as well as based on the “Detailed Actions Taken at Project Activity and Output Level” and Report on Activities of the Pre-Start Phase.
• Facilitate the re-start of the project in line with the revised project log frame; and project activities.
• Lead, manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Project, coordinate, and supervise the work of project team, experts and consultants, including the preparation of the terms of reference, facilitation of recruitment and monitoring of work/results.
• Take a lead role on adaptive management on the project including changing (as required) activities and outputs under the project to better meet the project objective and outcomes; identify, report on, and manage risks to be documented in up-to-date risk logs.
• Facilitate provision of expert support and consultations in timely and effective manner to support the ESCO market development through ESCO Help Desk and project support platform (PSP); 
• Coordinate and supervise the work of consultants, sub-contractors including status of delivery, contract management, direction and supervision of field operations, logistical support, review of technical outputs/reports, measurement/assessment of project achievements and cost control.
• Elaborate necessary documentation (concept notes, briefs, fundraising considerations) to operationalize and steer project initiatives and activities.

2. Project Management and Reporting

• Ensure proper management of the project budget. Ensure that project funds are available when needed and disbursements achieved as per the work plans and cost-sharing agreements;
• Ensure timely preparation, update and implementation of project annual and detailed implementation work plans, and other related documents for timely commencement and implementation of the project activities;
• Ensure that all programming, financial and administrative matters related to the project are transparently, expediently and effectively managed, in line with established UNDP Rules and Regulations;
• Ensure appropriate recording and accounting documentation as required by UNDP and prepare required financial reports.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Maintain close liaison with national project partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of national authorities in the implementation of the project and prepare and ensure the success of the project board meetings;
• Participate in inter-governmental meetings related to energy efficiency in Ukraine, organized by the Ukrainian Government, in the energy-efficiency donors coordination meetings on a regular basis;
• Ensure the development of cross-project linkages with other relevant UN-agency and development partner projects and programmes and other stakeholders’ projects for mutually reinforcing impact;
• Liaise with the various stakeholders, including the private sector, international and national partners;
• Closely cooperate and coordinate with the stakeholders that are/will be active in the area of project intervention to better integrate UNDP’s and other’s interventions in the area of energy efficiency and to ensure coherence and complementarity.

4. Communication and Knowledge Management

• Ensure and contribute to preparation and implementation of the Project communications strategy and plan. Ensure visibility of the donor and the UNDP in the project areas;
• Ensure documentation of lessons learned from the project activities;
• Facilitate project monitoring and evaluation, as well as audit activities;
• Conduct be-weekly or more frequent phone/skype consultations with international advisors conducted with more intense interaction during their country visits;
• Prepare materials on project experience/best practices and lessons learned.

5. Corporate Tasks

• Support UNDP in partnership building and resource mobilization initiatives;
• Design and supervise of outreach activities of the project including participating in relevant seminars, workshops, conferences;
• Provide technical support to energy efficiency policy discussions and development;
• Ensure full coordination with other relevant projects and initiatives of UNDP Ukraine;
• Contribute to the preparation of the project’s progress reports and related monitoring meetings;
• Ensure mainstreaming of gender equality considerations through all capacity development work, promotion of a safe and enabling environment free of any kind of discrimination and abusive behavior, and gender-responsive communications based on corporate principles;
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, and UNDP Ukraine management.

 

 

Achieve Results

• Demonstrate focus on achieving quality results and impact
• Consistently strive to meet or exceed excellence standards
• Hold self and others accountable for results
• Efficiently establish appropriate plans and resources for self and others to accomplish

Think Innovatively

• Look beyond conventional approaches and established methods
• Propose new ideas, approaches and solutions to problems
• Seek patterns and clarity outside boxes and categories while resisting false certainty and simplistic binary choice

Adapt with Agility

• Be flexible in handling change, and adopt new ideas, approaches and ways of working
• Seamlessly adapt to working within new situations or contexts, with new people, and in different ways
• Participate in, support, contribute to or drive meaningful change in UNDP
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and effectively managing multiple demands

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Results-based Management

• Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results

Project Management

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Risk Management

• Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Show Managerial Courage

• Face up to organizational and people problems
• Not be afraid to take decision and action when and as needed
• Not hold back anything that needs to be said, respectfully and diplomatically
• Address conflict in a timely manner, not allow conflicts in teams linger
• Help others through emotional or tense situations, tactfully bringing disagreements into the open and finding solutions all can endorse

Demonstrate Empathy and Emotional Intelligence

• Enable the wellbeing of the team(s)
• Read a group’s emotional currents and power relationships, identifying influencers, networks,  and organizational dynamics; adapt leadership styles at the appropriate times

Motivate and Direct

• Create and communicate a compelling vision and purpose
• Align people and resources with organizational vision, strategy, objectives
• Understand and proactively builds the team/organization culture

Manage Performance and Ensure Accountability

• Ensure regular conversations with people about work
• Provide positive and constructive feedback
• Discuss poor performance in a timely manner
• Provide praise and recognition, as well as ensure accountability

Lead with Humility

• Be authentic and transparent, act with integrity
• Be accessible and available to team members they lead
• Encourages debate and discussion, creating a culture where people are comfortable to challenge senior leaders and feel listened too
• Be modest, giving credit for success to others and admit own shortcomings

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Nature, Climate and Energy

• Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Conservation and Sustainable use of biodiversity, land, forests, and oceans
• Environment: Environmental and social impact assessments and safeguards

 

• Experience in working with UN agencies, other development partners, the government on programming in sustainable development, environment protection etc.;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Proven ability to draft, edit and produce written proposals and results-focused reports;
• Knowledge of the political, social and environmental factors and issues related to energy development and climate change mitigation in Europe & CIS region;
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

 

 

Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in engineering, economics, international development, social sciences, public administration, business, or other relevant field;
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with additional 2 years of progressively responsible experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree.

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant work experience in management, project development in the area of environment, natural resources management, energy efficiency or other related area;
• Experience working with Government, civil society, the private sector, and/or international organizations or donors in combination with the knowledge of economic and financial analysis, institutional, regulatory and policy frameworks would be an advantage;
• Good knowledge of and experience Global Environment Facility (GEF) Climate Change issues, operational modalities and familiarity with UNDP-GEF procedures, issues related to ESCO market development and/or Energy Management would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of UNDP rules, regulations, project management procedures and experience with ATLAS would be an asset but not a requirement.

Required Languages:

1. UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.
2. Include any official travel expected to be associated with performing the functions

1. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
2. A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.