Environmental Expert (press release) (press release)
Team Leader: Expert in Sustainable Energy (880 working days)
Date posted:Aug. 21, 2009
Organization:Integration Environment & Energy GmbH
Location:Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Experience:Manager (Manager/Supervisor)
The currently tendered project is part of the INOGATE Programme which
supports the devel-opment of energy cooperation between the European
Union, the Littoral States of the Black & Caspian Seas and their
neighbouring countries. The project will include the INOGATE mem-ber
states of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Taji-kistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and
Uzbekistan. Purpose of the project is to assist the INO-GATE Partner
Countries in ensuring improved control of their energy consumption in
the building sector by promoting and developing energy efficiency
(EE), and, where applicable, the use of renewable energy (RE).
Main tasks of the project will be
– Support the development and the enforcement of energy
efficiency-related legislation in the building sector including
drafting of building standards and codes, as well as the promotion of
regional harmonisation of policies and regulatory practices.
– Identify the limitations in awareness of EE and RE opportunities and
the obstacles to the transfer of best practice and technology. Support
awareness-raising initiatives.
– Support an enabling investment climate for energy conservation
projects, including identification and assistance to the preparation
of Energy Efficiency investments in the building sector for submission
to International Financial Institutions (IFIs).
– Assess the needs to strengthening the capacity in energy auditing,
building technologies and design. Provide training and networking
programmes.
For our tender application we are looking for highly motivated and
competent consultant to join our team concerning as a Team Leader:
Expert in Sustainable Energy Key skills:The Team Leader will be
overall responsible for the running of the project, the quality of the
team’s performance and its delivered outputs, and the direct
communication with the Contracting Authority (European Commission,
Direc-torate General EuropeAid, Unit A/3).
Background & Experience:
Team Leader: Expert in Sustainable Energy
– University degree in economics, engineering or a similar profile.
– Very good command of English used in a professional context; ease in
networking and good verbal communication skills; ability to
communicate in Russian is an advantage.
– Minimum of 10 years of professional experience; at least 4 years in
a management capacity and 5 years of technical assistance assignments.
– Demonstrated familiarity (preferably at least 2 years) to work with
direct high level contacts at the institutional level, allied to a
proven ability to develop effective working partnerships and to work
in a multi-cultural environment.
– At least 8 years of experience in the field of EE/RE including
experience in promoting EE/RE in the building sector.
– Knowledge of EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings.
– Good knowledge of building regulations and standards.
– Familiarity with the region formerly covered by TACIS.
The expert is expected to spend at least 80% of his allotted man-days
in the Partner Countries.
The project is scheduled to run from January 2010 until January 2014.
Experts interested are invited to submit their application and
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