ABOUT THE PROJECT
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) serves as the co-implementor of the European Union-funded Access to Sustainable Energy in the Philippines – Clean Energy Living Laboratories (ASEP-CELLs). The three-year project is being implemented by the Ateneo de Manila University as the lead implementer, along with the ICLEI SEAS, Manila Observatory, University of San Carlos, and Xavier University. The ASEP-CELLs aim to (1) develop a sustainable knowledge management system; (2) create learning opportunities and build capacities of various stakeholders; and (3) increase public awareness and engagement. The ASEP- CELLs support ASEP’s three goals of increasing rural electrification (or energy access for all), energy efficiency, and the share of renewables in the energy mix (i.e., “EA, EE, and RE”). ICLEI SEAS brings its strong partnership with local governments and strength on sustainable development solutions to help achieve the goals of the ASEP-CELLs. The organization’s tasks mainly revolve on capacitating demonstration local government units to mainstream energy plan in their local planning and development and support the advocacy and knowledge management pillars of the ASEP-CELLs.
OBJECTIVES
The consultancy’s overall objective is to implement research activities in consultation with the Provincial Government of Bohol.
Specifically, this consultancy is intended to cover the following; however, the consultant is free to propose additional activities as long as the budget permits:
- Building Energy Modelling for the Bohol Provincial Capitol Building; and
- Study of a Grid-tied Rooftop Solar PV for the Bohol Provincial Capitol Building.
DURATION AND LOCATION
The short-term consultancy shall start by 27 November 2020 (earliest) and end by 28th of February 2021. The consultancy shall be done remotely in consultation with the Provincial Government of Bohol.
SCOPE OF WORK AND EXPECTED OUTPUTS
At the end of the consultancy period, the following outputs are expected:
Building Energy Modelling for the Bohol Provincial Capitol Building
a. Create a building energy model for the Bohol Provincial Capitol Building
b. Provide a list of energy efficiency and conservation measure recommendations
c. Write a simulation report of typical energy use scenarios
d. Summary report on the building’s energy performance
Study of a Grid-tied Rooftop Solar PV for the Bohol Provincial Capitol Building
a. An estimate of the building’s rooftop solar PV energy potential
b. Solar PV capacity-sizing based on the building’s electricity demand
c. Solar PV system design/model
d. Solar PV system techno-economic analysis
e. Bill of components and project cost estimate
f. Study report
The consultant is likewise required to participate in virtual meetings to update contact persons in ICLEI SEAS and the Bohol Province regarding the progress of the study and to gather feedback. The consultant shall also join ICLEI SEAS in holding a virtual workshop in relation to deliverables 1 & 2 for Bohol’s technical working group for the ASEP-CELLs project.
Expected Outputs: A report on building energy modelling and techno-economic study of the grid-tied rooftop solar PV system for Bohol Provincial Capitol Building
CONFIDENTIALITY
All data, documents, reports, and any purchased equipment such as laptops or camera shall be the property of ICLEI SEAS, and shall be turned over upon completion of the assignment. The consultant shall not pass on to any third party any data, documents, reports, or other materials prepared or obtained during the assignment and three (3) years thereafter.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A local individual consultant from a university-affiliated research group/foundation/organization or consultancy firm is required for this consultancy.
- Individual consultants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical or civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, or other related fields. Master’s degree would be an advantage.
- Firms must be a legal entity in the Philippines.
- The consultant should have previous work experience research related to energy modelling, energy audit, and techno-economic study for RE projects.
- Experience with international and/or bilateral/multilateral development institutions would be an advantage, as well as prior work in advisory/consulting with local governments, non-government organizations, and international organizations;
- Excellent presentation as well as oral and written communication skills; and
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and tools/software relevant to this project.
- Familiarity with the local language (Cebuano) is a must.
- Network in and previous coordination with Bohol Province is an advantage.
REPORTING
The consultant will report directly to ICLEI SEAS Project Officers for ASEP-CELLs and in close collaboration with the Provincial Government of Bohol’s contact person.
APPLICATION
Interested individuals/firms are requested to apply before 20th of November 2020 by sending the following documents to Ms. Nikki Ortiz via nikki.ortiz@iclei.org.
- Expression of Interest and confirmation of availability for the consultancy’s duration;
- Latest CV (if an individual); one-page company profile and CVs of team members (if firm);
- Written proposal that includes budget and work plan corresponding with the required deliverables;
- Two-page summary outlining relevant previous work engagements in relation to this consultancy. Previous work engagement must be supported with proof, e.g. project agreement, certificate of completion, website or news article, or project report.
For any queries, please contact ICLEI SEAS via email address above or at (632) 8426-0851.
