National Technical Expert

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PERSONNEL UNDER INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (ISA)

Title:	National Technical Expert
Main Duty Station and Location:	Ankara, to be discussed in case of lifting of COVID-19 related travel restriction and reduced health risks
Start of Contract (EOD):	August 2021
End of Contract (COB):	December 2021
Number of Working Days:	Minimum 50%

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.  The mission of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

PROJECT CONTEXT

UNIDO in association with Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey is currently implementing the project entitled “Sustainable use of biomass to assist the development of Turkey’s economy towards green growth” funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF)’s 6th cycle. The project focuses on promoting the use of sustainable biomass in agro-industrial energy applications in line with the priorities of the Government of Turkey. The project is structured around four key components, as listed below:

1. Demonstration of modern bio-energy technologies and energy efficiency measures in the agro-industrial sector
2. Refined policy and regulatory framework to enable transformation across sub-sectors
3. Capacity base strengthened and awareness raising increased
4. Monitoring and evaluation

The project aims to demonstrate modern bio-energy technologies in Turkey to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agro-industry, refine the policy and regulatory framework to enable transformation across sub-sectors and strengthen the capacity and awareness for bioenergy utilization for thermal applications in the country. The project objective is to bring about sectoral transformation through application of modern bio-energy technologies to improve overall energetic performance, increase competitiveness and reduce GHG emissions in Turkish agro-industry.

Under Component 1, the project is supporting 5 selected pilot enterprises located in different parts of Turkey with technical assistance on eligible technologies (e.g., waste thermal energy use) and will provide grant support upon completion of the investments. The pilot projects are in the different stages of their investment thus require tailored assistance.

DUTIES AND DELIVERABLES

During the contract, the expert will work under the supervision of the Project Manager at UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna, in close coordination with UNIDO Turkey Field Office and TAGEM/MoFAL in Ankara.

The main responsibility of the national technical expert will be to monitor and facilitate the pilot biomass technology demonstration projects under Component 1. The duties of the national technical expert and deliverables are given in the table below.

 

Main duties	Concrete/ measurable Outputs to be achieved	Duration	Location
Monitor, and facilitate the biomass technology demonstration projects according to specifications in the project document and guidance from the project team to ensure the delivery of outputs Conduct continuous, effective and transparent communications with pilot enterprises, TAGEM and whenever necessary with other stakeholders to achieve mutual understanding of the project’s scope and outcomes as well as the expectations of the pilot enterprises Provide technical guidance to TAGEM, project experts and private sector stakeholders towards aligning the biomass pilot demonstrations with the supply chain pilot demonstrations (that is managed by TAGEM) Collect the necessary data and documents from the enterprises and organize local-level procedures (e.g., on-site verification) needed for UNIDO grant reimbursement Analyze the technology demonstration projects (both energy plants and supply chain projects) Collect information on the pilot project activities, evaluate achieved results regularly by reviewing reports to ensure that the project is meeting the targets Communicate effectively with UNIDO Field Office and UNIDO HQ project team on any emerging issues and early assessment of the risks related to technology investments Conduct analytical or other project related tasks as per the instructions from the project manager	Biomass technology demonstration projects are monitored and facilitated Pilot technology investment projects successfully executed and monitored Project activities and outputs validated by the national stakeholders and project positively perceived by all the counterparts Six-monthly project progress report on the achievement of the project sent to UNIDO by email (within the duration of contract)		Ankara (possible travel to Bolu, Aydin-Çine, Çankırı, Nigde,Manisa, Hatay, Aksaray,Malatya )

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core Values

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential – and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced degree in engineering, sustainable energy, environmental science or other relevant discipline

Technical and Functional Experience:

• A minimum 5 years of work experience in bioenergy projects is a requirement
• Track-record of professional assignments in the areas of sustainable technology applications in agro-industry is required
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with government counterparts and private sector enterprises
• Experience with the GEF projects or UN project execution in the field and with the UN rules and procedures are an advantage
• Knowledge on national regulations on energy production and environmental protection in required
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills,
• Good team player with a strong sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work under pressure and handle politically sensitive issues;

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Turkish.

Reporting and deliverables

• Monthly reports

Absence of conflict of interest:

According to UNIDO rules, the consultant must not have been involved in the design and/or implementation, supervision and coordination of and/or have benefited from the programme/project (or theme) under evaluation. The consultant will be requested to sign a declaration that none of the above situations exists and that the consultants will not seek assignments with the manager/s in charge of the project before the completion of her/his contract with the UNIDO Independent Evaluation Division.

To Apply

Send your application to office.turkey@unido.org e-mail address with subject National Technical Expert until 13 August 2021.