<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSystematically reviewing long and short-list business and financial proposals submitted, and assess proposal eligibility;
Aligning innovative and appropriate UNCDF finance instruments for prospective investee partners through appropriate capital and revenue stack.Advising the Investment Committee (IC) or UNCDF Impact and Investment Committee through analytical documentation and presentation during the IC so that IC members can make informed investment decisions;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facilitating the negotiation of financing agreements (grants, loans, guarantees or other) and roadmaps with selected partners and other funding providers, including setting up performance indicators, milestones and payment schedules.
Theme 3: Technical Assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key work areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pre-investment technical assistance to enterprises\u2019 submission to the competitive funding processes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evaluation of company reports (KPI and narratives) to assess progress against roadmaps and agreement milestones and to global reporting platforms (such as PAYGo PERFORM);
Providing support for institutional strengthening of enterprises, including financial management, planning and projection capabilities;
Monitoring and reporting on progress of technical assistance for enterprise milestone checks;
Key work areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working closely with BRIDGE Facility colleagues, where relevant, to ensure a common approach to investment, as according UNCDF\u2019s Investment Continuum, with the aim to de-risk investment opportunities for other investors;
Key work areas will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Documenting and synthesizing key lessons\/insights from engaging with various stakeholders throughout the business opportunity identification, strategy development, partner selection, investment cycle and collaboration stages.
Providing inputs to other energy access related activities and tools (e.g. M&E tools).
Market diagnostics, impact and demand surveys;
The consultant(s) will deliver the following final products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indicated Deliverables Theme 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Market scoping and or data diagnostics report and enterprise needs assessments;
Company evaluations;
Draft application submissions and pre-investment TA meeting minutes;
Company investment evaluations and due diligence reports;
Analytical reports (including big data, demand side studies and overall market diagnostics);
UNCDF reserves the right to assign the TOR deliverables and to distribute the assignment to up to six consultants, as UNCDF may deem appropriate to their qualifications. A Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – on how each of the consultants will be called upon and for what type of work- shall be developed for this purpose. The SOPs shall take into consideration the following :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Geographically, UNCDF is broadly looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two consultants to support the East and Southern Africa region (e.g. Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi)
All consultants must have proficiency in written and spoken English, with the three consultants supporting West and Central Africa projects requiring additional proficiency in written and spoken French.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo.<\/td> FOCUS AREA<\/td> REGIONAL COVERAGE<\/td> LANGUAGE<\/td><\/tr> Consultant\u2019s profile 1: Fund Management &Investment launch activities in selected countries and Pipeline Development for Investment and Partner Management<\/td> Country strategy and\/or market scoping developmentChallenge fund\/call designChallenge fund \/call implementationInvestment pipeline management tools developmentSpecialization in clean cooking, solar PV and other decentralized energy solutions<\/td> All <\/td> English(plus French for West and Central Africa)<\/td><\/tr> Consultant\u2019s profile 2: TA and Brokering investment partnerships<\/td> Investment appraisals, due diligenceFinancial modelling for investment transactionsBusiness plan development TA to energy and financial service providersSetting up risk-sharing instruments\/structures with other investors\/financial institutions <\/td> All <\/td> English(plus French for West and Central Africa)<\/td><\/tr> Consultant\u2019s profile 3: Knowledge management and results sharing<\/td> Fundraising proposal and\/or project document developmentSpecialization in clean cooking solutions or solar solutions.Market diagnostics and impact measurementSpecialization in energy projects funded by global\/ regional climate\/environment funds and linking to Climate Finance Initiatives;Advocacy and communications<\/td> All <\/td> English(plus French for West and Central Africa)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Duration of Assignment: UNDP is Hiring an Expert in Decentralized Energy Finance and Enterprise Development<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nContract duration: The Framework Agreement shall be signed for 12 months, with possibility of extension for up to 2 more years based on consultant(s)\u2019 satisfactory performance and project needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number of consultants: Up to six consultants under LTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number of working days: Up to 200 working days per person per year<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duty station: Home-based, with travels to countries where UNCDF operates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The schedule of travel will be negotiated with the consultant(s) according to the requirements of each programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel: Travel costs associated to the assignment will be advanced by the consultants, and paid on a reimbursable basis, and following the UNDP\/UNCDF rules and regulations which states that consultants shall only be paid the most direct and most economical ticket, as will be quoted by the official UN travel agency. Any amount in excess of the said quotation, such as class and airline preference of the consultant, shall be borne by the consultant and the daily living allowance will be paid as per UN Rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The consultant(s) will work under the direct supervision of UNCDF IDE Energy Lead and in close collaboration with other relevant colleagues and experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The consultant(s) will have weekly communication with relevant staff via email and skype, for coordination and guidance purposes, ensuring consultants\u2019 output quality and targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Consultant(s) is responsible for providing his\/her own laptop during the course of his\/her engagement with UNCDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This contract is under a framework agreement that will work on a call-off mechanism. The consultant will be \u2018called\u2019 upon to deliver a specific set of deliverables under a TOR and a purchasing order, indicating the total number of days required to complete the services. The contractor shall submit the invoices specifying the outputs delivered and the Certificate of Payment form for the approval of UNCDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following supporting documents will serve as conditions for payments to an Individual Contractor(s): (i) submission of an invoice and Certificate of Payment (COP); and (ii) review, approval and written acceptance of each deliverable by the IDE Energy Lead and\/or any other staff designated by IDE Energy Lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNCDF shall closely monitor the performance of the Individual Contractors, and such monitoring shall include the detailed tracking of cumulative payments ensuring that they do not exceed the approved limit of the LTA. Final payment shall require a signed performance evaluation of the consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the consultants fail to meet performance requirements detailed above, s\/he will receive in first instance, a communication requesting an improvement in performance. Continued failure to meet performance requirements may result in termination of the call-off PO, the non-utilization of the LTA, until its expiration, and eventually non-extension of the LTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Competencies: UNDP is Hiring an Expert in Decentralized Energy Finance and Enterprise Development<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCorporate Competencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN\u2019s values and ethical standards and acts in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for international civil servants;
Able to conduct market research, business plan development and\/or institutional due diligence, such as on energy enterprises and financial institutions;
Understands how financial service providers and\/or small to medium scale enterprises serving last-mile market segments operate;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understands incubation and investments needs of decentralized energy and other utility enterprises and service companies and how these lead to further market development;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understands blended finance and how to operationalize financing instruments such as results-based financing, impact investing, the use of smart subsidies, and\/or carbon financing;
Strong analytical writing skills; experienced in producing concise, executive level reports and presentations, training modules and materials;
Strong communications skills in speaking, writing, as well as presenting materials in variety of media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Required Skills and Experience: UNDP is Hiring an Expert in Decentralized Energy Finance and Enterprise Development<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEducation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Masters level qualifications in business, finance, economics, energy, (electrical) engineering or related fields;
Minimum 7 years hands-on experience supporting development of decentralized energy markets or other utility;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum 5 years\u2019 experience advising or implementing energy business models that incorporate financing, digital services and\/or access to finance for vulnerable people, including household\/business level solutions as well as larger SME and community-based solutions (years of experience can overlap with other categories);<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum t 3 years\u2019 experience in designing and implementing challenge funds and\/or other competitive financing instruments (e.g. RBF programmes or credit risk guarantee facilities) (years of experience can overlap with other categories);<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum t 3 years\u2019 experience providing technical assistance to financial service providers and\/or energy enterprises, particularly in developing the segment of business targeting vulnerable people (years of experience can overlap with other categories);<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum t 2 year of work experience in the geographical zones as specified above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Language:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nProficiency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of French is required for consultants who will work for Central and West Africa
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents\/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Proposers who shall not submit below mentioned documents will not be considered for further evaluation. (NOTE: THE SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW MULTIPLE UPLOADS OF DOCUMENTS THEREFORE APPLICANTS MUST MAKE SURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ONE FILE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Failure to submit all the below mentioned documents will result in rejection of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A one-page cover letter responding to the competency criteria, indicating why the candidate considers himself\/herself suitable for the required consultancy as well as stating the earliest availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detailed updated CV or P11, with at least three references\u2019 contact details (telephone number, e-mail address); Link to P11 form.
Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability and Financial Proposal (do not upload your financial proposal online.) The financial proposal should be emailed separately to financial.proposal@uncdf.org with the subject line: Financial Proposal: Expert in Decentralized Energy Finance and Enterprise Development. When applying for this consultancy position, please apply with your official name as shown in the government issued identification document (e.g. passport and\/or driver license). Contract award is subject to this verification;
Applications will be rated on both technical and financial submissions. The following selection method will be used: Highest rated proposal using the combined scoring method, which assigns the weight distribution between the technical and financial proposals. The overall combined score will be 100 points, where weight distribution shall be 70% technical (30% desk review + 40% interview) and 30% financial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step I: Screening<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications will be screened and only applicants meeting the following minimum criteria will progress to the pool for shortlisting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Education: UNDP is Hiring an Expert in Decentralized Energy Finance and Enterprise Development<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMasters level qualifications in business, finance, economics, energy, (electrical) engineering\/technical\/manufacturing, or related fields;
Minimum 7 years hands-on experience supporting market-based development of decentralized energy;
UNCDF will conduct a desk review to produce a shortlist of candidates and technically evaluate candidates as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum 5 years\u2019 experience advising or implementing energy\/utility business models that incorporate digital or other access to finance services for vulnerable people, including household\/business level solutions as well as larger SME and community based solutions (years of experience can overlap with other categories); (30 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum 3 years\u2019 experience in designing and implementing challenge funds and\/or other financial instruments for energy enterprises (e.g. credit risk guarantee facilities) (years of experience can overlap with other categories); (30 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum 3 years\u2019 experience providing technical (financial or operational\/institutional) assistance to financial service providers and\/or energy enterprises, particularly in developing the segment of business targeting vulnerable people (years of experience can overlap with other categories); (30 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum year of work experience in one or more of the countries\/regions mentioned above a plus. (10 points)
Step III. Interview (100 points):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A competency-based Interview shall be conducted with the top 8 shortlisted candidates who will be tested on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n