Solar Energy Consultant

Position Summary The solar energy expert will be technically supporting RMF/BALADI team in the implementation of Solar Energy related projects.  He/she will also play an advisory role to BALADI’s stakeholders in ensuring sustainability of these initiatives.  Specific Duties and Responsibilities Review municipal applications related to solar projects and review the design and specifications of the provided system and provide recommendations accordingly. Assist RMF team and project stakeholders in developing the tender documents related to the solar system including bidding conditions, engineering drawings, bill of quantities of materials, etc. Hold pre-bidding clarification meetings, if needed. Review the offers received from potential suppliers and provide comparative studies and recommend best offer as per RMF and USAID procurement regulations. Assist RMF team in ensuring proper implementation of works as per contractual requirement and report to RMF accordingly. Notify RMF team of any problem or delay that might occur during the phases of projects implementation. Gather pre & post project implementation data, analyzing and reporting of results. Ensure proper handover of the projects works. Organize training workshops and meetings with stakeholders in energy sector, upon RMF request. Ensure proper coordination with RMF team and project stakeholders. Qualifications and Skills Required: 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. Qualified 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. Mastery of computerized tools, specifically with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). About BALADI Program: The Building Alliance for Local Advancement, Development, and Investment (BALADI) program is a five-year USAID funded program that supports locally-generated socio-economic development projects throughout Lebanon. The BALADI program seeks to encourage service delivery by local governments through municipal projects that respond to citizens’ needs. It assists municipalities and communities that have collaborated together to prepare and well plan for livelihood improvement projects. In 2015, 22 new municipal projects were awarded USAID-BALADI funds to be implemented by René Moawad Foundation (RMF), among which are solar energy related projects.