International Consultancy
(GIS Expert)
BACKGROUND
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are working with the Nigeria Government to implement a climate change mitigation project titled “Derisking Sustainable Off-grid Lighting Solutions” in Nigeria.
The overall objective of this project is to develop a private sector-led technology value for making off-grid renewable energy technologies, such as solar lanterns and solar home systems, available to base-of-pyramid rural households who would not be electrified at least until after 2025.
The project rationale is underpinned by a novel approach to derisk private sector investments in the market for rural decentralised renewable energy access. This will be achieved through three outcomes:
(i) putting in place appropriate policies, programmes and regulations that address policy, awareness and financial barriers to facilitate investment in sustainable off-grid lighting solutions and corresponding business models.
(ii) off-grid lighting providers are operating and have access to working capital and equipment, and
(iii) good practices, lessons learned, market assessments, demand-supply surveys, delivery models and business models are documented to support replication and scaling-up of project results.
In the light of the foregoing, consultants are required to conduct these activities and present findings before stakeholders. Consultants must carry out their work to guarantee the accuracy and pertinence of the project objectives.
Position:
1 International Consultancy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Expert
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1 International Consultancy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Expert
1.1 Duties and Responsibility of International Consultancy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Expert
1. Spatial model of least-cost options for off-grid electrification in Nigeria; Provide visibility for market intelligence to guide private sector investments in the off-grid energy market in Nigeria.
1.2 TIMELINE
Number of Days: 30 days
Start Date: 04 September, 2023
End Date: 13 November, 2023
| # | Deliverables / outputs | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engagement of consultant | 04 September, 2023 |
| 2 | Submission of first draft report; The draft report on findings and recommendations will be prepared and submitted to PMU. The consultant shall present the project report, deliverables and findings in a session designed to assess the deliverables by the PMU. |
08 September, 2023 |
| 3 | Submission of final draft reports; (i) Report on the design of framework for local consultant to carry out spatial modeling of least-cost options for off-grid electrification in the selected communities. (ii) Report on the output and recommendations of the activities of local GIS consultant as outlined in the spatial modelling framework of the international consultant. |
13 November, 2023 |
1.3 Required Skills and Experience
• An advance university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Geography, Geo-informatics, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. PhD would be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience on creating and maintaining the structures necessary for GIS data storage, analyses and presentation of geographical information.
• Past experience in working with the UN, and UNDP in particular, and international organizations, would be an advantage.
• Clear understanding of the development process in Nigeria.
• Previous experience in conducting similar survey.
• Experience of working with GIS software products e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS, for mapping and spatial analysis, including the development of (open source) geodatabases and sharing GIS products via cloud-based platforms is a strong asset.
DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING
The consultant/company shall work with the Project Management Unit (PMU) to ensure the successful and timely completion study in accordance with objectives, schedule and planned budget.
Kindly apply online via https.//www.dsols.gefundp.rea.gov.ng/advertisements and forward hard copies of your Expression of Interest (EOI) along with your CV by post in a sealed envelope before 31st March, 2023 at 17:00 Nigerian Time.
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