Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy (ASPIRE) Project

SCF Grant NO.: TF017182

Request for Expressions of Interest

Project Coordinator for ASPIRE

The Government of the Republic of Maldives has received grant funds from Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP) under the multi-donor Strategic Climate Fund, administered by the World Bank, towards the cost of Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy (ASPIRE) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to eligible payments under the contract for the services of Project Coordinator for ASPIRE for the Project Management Unit (PMU), established within the MEE.

The objective of this assignment is for ensuring the timely and coordinated implementation of the ASPIRE project over the Project duration.

Key qualifications of the individuals who apply for the position are:

-        Minimum Undergraduate Degree;

Degree in engineering or equivalent related scientific field with a strong focus on the energy sector would be an added advantage;

Training in related field will be an added advantage.

-        Minimum 3 years of experience working in a related position;

Experience working in Government in related sector will be an added advantage.

-        Good knowledge of the Maldives energy sector, including overarching legal, regulatory and technical aspects will be an added advantage;

Sound understanding of the technical and financial aspects of renewable energy technologies and integration into the operation of the electricity supply system will be an added advantage;

Good understanding of policy issues related to the development of the energy sector in order to inform policy decisions in the country; specific experience with policies for promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency is highly desirable;

-        Experience of working in donor-aided projects is desirable;

Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of World Bank- financed projects will be an added advantage.

-        Must be result oriented and proactive. Ability to manage targeted indicators.

-        Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to the above the successful candidate must be willing to work for extended periods without direct supervision.

The Ministry of Environment and Energy now invites interested eligible individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest (EoI). Interested individuals must provide their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.) covering the Key Qualifications listed above.

A candidate will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011.

Successful candidate will be paid an all inclusive monthly fee of MVR 25,000 to 35,000 depending on qualification and experience. The individual for this position will be hired, for a period of Twenty-four (24) months on fulltime basis and may be extended for a further period, based on need and performance.

The expressions of interest must be submitted to the address by (regular mail, emails or fax) not later than 1400 hours on March 17, 2016 and shall be available to commence the services no later than March/April 2016.

Interested individual may obtain further information on request by writing to the address below.

Project Manager

Project Management Unit

Ministry of Environment and Energy

Green Building

Handhuvaree Hingun, Maafannu

Male’, 20392, Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 3018419, Fax: +960 3018301

Email: [email protected]