The contractor will be under the overall guidance of the UNDP DPRK Deputy Resident Representative and day-to-day supervision of UNDP DPRK Project Manager, and work closely with Programme Analyst, and Project Administrative Assistant. Objective of the Assignment The Project will contract with a qualified consultancy/consulting firm (international) to conduct innovative approaches and designs for cost-effective stand-alone RE and/or EE technologies for local production and repair including exposure visits and trainings of energy experts, project designers, and workshop technicians. This activity aims at delivering a range of designs and approaches for the utilization of RE/EE technologies in rural areas that are adapted to local circumstances, including available materials and production methods, low investment costs, suitability for local operation and maintenance. Designs for RE technologies which depend on civil works (such as pico hydro, bio-digesters, etc.) will be adapted to minimize risks, simplify project management, and reduce exposure to external threats (such as flooding). In a way, this is to attain sustainability of such activities that were implemented. The purpose of this activity is also to prepare competent human resources to be employed in the County and community-level workshops and expert centres, as well as other energy experts involved in the delivery chain of rural RE/EE solutions. The contractor will also provide technical inputs for designing the curriculum and act as master trainers/resource persons during training events. |