Expert for Microhydro Productive Uses (National), Jakarta

EXPERT FOR MICROHYDRO PRODUCTIVE USES (NATIONAL)
Location :	IMIDAP - DGEEU, Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :	28-Feb-09
Type of Contract :	Other
Languages Required :	English
Expected Duration of Assignment :	6 months
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THIS IS NOT UNDP POST, PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW I. Organizational Context The Directorate General of Electricity and Energy Utilization (DGEEU) is in the process of running a Full Scale UNDP/GEF-funded project entitled Integrated Micro-hydro Development and Application Program (IMIDAP). The project aims to expand Indonesia?s energy options through the promotion of microhydro technology. It will further contribute to poverty eradication by ensuring higher productivity for rural communities through more reliable and ready energy sources. Microhydro-supported Productive Activities Development and Gender is one of the IMIDAP?s activities. This activity will involve the design and implementation of a support program for the development of income generating activities that are closely linked with higher value-added processing of agricultural and forestry export products and commodities in areas where there are feasible microhydro resources and also linked with gender. This is in line with enhancing the viability of microhydro systems through the development of productive uses microhydro energy and creation of markets for small-to-medium scale enterprises that deal with processing of agricultural products, as well as attracting new agro-forestry products with enhanced competitive advantage such as timber, handicrafts, pre-processed cottage industry raw materials, cardamom, dairy items and other cash crops. With the available energy input from nearby microhydro resources and supporting activities for improving dairy product market development, production can be enhanced to allow for the production of more dairy goods. The local governments that have jurisdictions in such areas can facilitate a more developed dairy industry linked to provincial and national markets, with the IMIDAP providing technical assistance to ensure that the adequate microhydro energy inputs are in place. For this project?s activity, qualified experts (national) on microhydro productive uses experts are required.
II. Functions / Key Results Expected Summary of key functions: Under the guidance and supervision of the Program Manager, the consultant supports the implementation IMIDAP?s activity related to productive uses of microhydro. Under the guidance of the IMIDAP?s Team Leader, the consultant conducts an activity to do assement, feasibility studies and program development on productive uses of microhydro. The Assistance work also in close collaboration with the management support and business development, program, operation and project staffs in the IMIDAP program, as required. Conduct of detailed studies aimed at assessing the various productive use applications of microhydro in rural areas where the resource is available. Assessment of existing local, regional and international markets for ?value-added? products on how these can be enhanced with the energy inputs from microhydro facilities in rural areas. Provide recommendations on how links can be established among microhydro energy production, commercial activities and income generation in potential sites for implementation of microhydro energy systems. Develop market plans for commercialization of ?value-added? products and facilitation of business arrangements between community / rural enterprise producers and institutions at the market level. Conduct an assessment of the feasibility of income generating activities and industries (e.g. handicraft, cottage industry, agricultural products processing) that can be developed in rural areas, and supported by the available microhydro resources for both electricity and non-electricity uses. Inventory of experiences and possibilities for wider promotion and adoption of microhydro productive use practices. Design a support program for the development of income generating activities that are closely linked with higher value-added processing of agriculture and forestry export products and commodities in areas where there are feasible microhydro resources. Develop and intensify productive use practices with the involvement of gender issues. III. Impact of Results The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the IMIDAP Program operations including improved income generating from microhyhdro uses in Indonesia. Forward-looking of a microhydro productive uses expert has an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing and information provision.
IV. Competencies Corporate Competencies: 1. Demonstrates integrity and commitment to UNDP?s and DGEEU?s mission, vision and values 2. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning Shares knowledge and experience and provides helpful advice to others in the office. Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside IMIDAP. Development and Operational Effectiveness Ability to conduct a survey and assessment of various productive applications and the local and regional markets for the products in targeted areas. Ability to integrate programs on technologies for productive application, market development and planning, and implementation strategies and linkages on productive uses of microhydro. Ability to disseminate results of the study and survey in various forms of dissemination. Demonstrates excellent written and oral reporting skills. Ability to meet project deadlines, work independently and as a team member, and be self-motivated. Ability to work in a team atmosphere. Leadership and Self-Management Focuses on results and responds positively to feedback Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexity Good interpersonal communication skill.
V. Recruitment Qualifications Education: A master?s degree in engineering or sciences, community development, social sciences. Ph D?s degree is preferred Experience: More than five years of related experience in the microhydro industry with a broad experience in a range of productive uses of renewable energy system technologies and grid/ off-grid applications; Experience in conducting a social survey and community development. Excellent communication and facilitation skills; Updated knowledge on, various international projects on micro-hydro development and applications, with experience in Indonesia being an asset. Analysis on energy based income generation in rural areas. Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia. Interested and qualified candidates are encourage to apply online through the website or email to: imidap_program@yahoo.com The application could also send to the following address: Directorate General Energy and Electricity Utilization (DGEEU), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Attn.: National Project Director (NPD) Integrated Microhydro Development and Application Program (IMIDAP) Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Blok X-2, Kav. 07-08, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950

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