Energy Consultant

LOCATION:     Ardeh, North Lebanon - Office EMPLOYER:     RMF REPORTS TO:  Project Manager PROJECT:        Ardeh SUDEP       Position summary This position requires a highly motivated, driven, competitive and competent individual committed to succeeding in the energy consulting tasks of the project. The role is focused on leading the project team in this energy-centered project to achieve all the set goals and objectives. The Energy Consultant must undertake, oversee and manage all the activities and tasks listed in the project plan, identifying needs, providing solutions and exceeding expectations. Preference will be given to individuals with more relevant experience.   Schedule & Compensation The project schedule is expected to span over a period of 2 years during which the energy consultant is expected to be available according to a schedule of wages based on specific percentage of journey-level with peak availability at major deliverables. Compensation will be based on a daily rate with pre-agreed total days (tasks table attached to be filled).   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering  or its equivalent in energy 5+ years professional experience in energy consulting including energy audits, renewable energy, high-performance building design, measurement and verification. Valid energy management or energy saving related certification or accreditation. Familiarity with local energy efficiency initiatives and programs. Qualified in language and writing skills and ability to produce high quality professional reports, technical summaries, and marketing materials content.  Qualfied  presentation skills and ability to communicate to large audiences. Qualified people skills with ability to communicate effectively in person, verbally and in writing. Strong communication & leadership skills and the ability to organize and conduct meetings & workshops. Good technical knowledge to solicit vendor offers, evaluate proposals and oversee implementation.   Ability to work in the office and travel on-location (Ardeh, North Lebanon). Fluent in English and Arabic. Mastery of computerized tools,, specifically with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.       Responsibilities & Tasks Organize and conduct workshops and meetings with key stakeholders specially in energy sector. Develop general assessment of the current energy status based on local resources and needs of the municipality including but not restricted to energy, water, transportation and waste fields. Establish networks and linkages with national concerned stakeholders and agencies including LCEC, CEDRO to support in policies development. Develop a sustainable energy strategy for the local authority (LA). Support LA to develop energy efficiency policies and strategies for new construction permits Capacity to develop technical specification of renewable energyand energy efficiency equipments. Assist in developing vendor proposal requests (RFP), national and international tenders and in the solicitation and evaluation of offers. Oversee vendor installation and implementation works. Gather pre & post project implementation data, analyzing and reporting of results. Compile results and findings for inclusion in the project guidebook for dissemination. Organize and conduct design workshops to create a green municipal building with the design team. Develop building design and related specifications for a high performance municipal building Network with key agencies, public & private sector to develop training program on energy & sustainability. Conduct energy audits on residential buildings and identify/create retrofit packages. Compile lessons learned from energy audits, and energy efficiency implementation projects. Collect pre and post retrofit data to conduct measurement and verification (M&V) on all the energy efficiency implementations. Compile M&V data to confirm the achieved energy savings and identify gaps. Organize audit and implementation results and findings to be disseminated in the guidebook. Organize and conduct public awareness sessions to disseminate and promote the guidebook on residential energy efficiency. Summarize, evaluate and update on a regular basis the programs in accordance with the established planning schedules. Maintain regular contact with Municipality and local working partners Liaise with other organizations as needed. Determine any changes to the plan/schedule and report to the project manager Contribute to the monthly activities report. Assist in collecting all needed data. Identify and report success stories. Facilitate the work of the project team on various levels.