You may access the full Terms of Reference HERE, which includes the full deliverables, consultancy timeframe, consultancy fee, and other details.
BACKGROUND
The RENEW-SEA Project, funded by the Tara Foundation, envisions that subnational governments across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) are empowered and actively driving the sustainable energy transition at the subnational level, ideally with robust plans in place to scale up renewable energy and improve energy efficiency, thereby supporting national progress toward net-zero.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability will work toward this through an initial 12-month project to mobilize and empower subnational governments through technical, capacity, and policy support aimed at accelerating the uptake of renewable energy at the subnational level, providing them with the knowledge, tools, and network needed for successful renewable energy deployment. This goal is pursued to not only address climate change but also to spur sustainable economic development and create a more responsive and informed civic ecosystem, while continuing to develop the competencies of subnational governments, and also exploring relevant enabling measures at the national level. Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions in the project’s context, we envision a future where local governments actively contribute to the global transition to net-zero emissions.
DURATION AND LOCATION
The project must be carried out within a period of four (4) months from March to June 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Consultant is expected to deliver 3 trainings (in-person/hybrid/virtual) in Thailand providing 45 participation spots in the local language, as needed. The agenda, invitations, materials, etc. will be developed in cooperation with ICLEI, and similarly translated into the local language. Two of the trainings will be online, while one will be in person. Each session will last at most half a day (4 hours).
QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree in renewable energy, environmental management, urban planning, sustainability, public policy, or a related field;
- At least 5 years of proven experience in working in renewable energy projects, ideally with a focus on outreach, policy, and capacity building (preferably in Thailand);
- Prior work with local governments or public sector organizations;
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and community outreach;
- Ability to develop and delivery training programs and workshops;
- Deep understanding of renewable energy systems, technologies, and trends;
- Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal policies related to renewable energy.
- Strong communication skills in English and Thai, both written and verbal;
- Strong facilitation skills for multi-stakeholder dialogues and consultations is a mandatory qualification;
- Experience with international and/or bilateral/multilateral development institutions would be an advantage, as well as prior work in advisory/consulting with local government;
- A resident of Chiang Mai Municipality is highly preferred, but not required.
TIMELINES
Submission and delivery timelines are as follows:
- Issue date of the Terms of Reference: 30 January 2025
- Interest in submitting a proposal and any queries: 06 February 2025
- Response to the queries received from interested bidders: 13 February 2025
- Deadline for submission of expression of bids: 28 February 2025 before 17:00 Philippine Standard Time
- Notification to the successful bidder: 14 March 2025
APPLICATION
Interested consultants are requested to apply by 17:00 Philippine Standard Time on 21 February 2025, 17:00 Philippine Standard Time by sending the following documents in English to iclei-sea@iclei.org with the email subject: RENEW Consultancy_Thailand_Name of Consultant:
- Expression of interest by 31 January 2025 (optional)
- Proposal/bid detailing bidders experience (including degrees, work experience, references to similar previous work if any) and confirmation of availability for the consultancy’s duration, and proposed consultancy fee. The total financial quote should detail any additional travel costs that the consultant may require for the 1-day in-person training.
- Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV)
You may access the full Terms of Reference HERE, which includes the full deliverables, consultancy timeframe, consultancy fee, and other details.
