Chief Technical Adviser for the Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chief Technical Adviser for the Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014

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Organization

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Country

Malaysia

City

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Office

UNDP, Kuala Lumpur

CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISER FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT
Location :Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Application Deadline :28-Feb-14
Type of Contract :Individual Contract
Post Level :International Consultant
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)01-Apr-2014
Background
The Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project (BSEEP) has for its goal the reduction in the annual growth rate of GHG emissions from the Malaysia buildings sector. The project objective is the improvement of the energy utilization efficiency in Malaysian buildings, particularly those in the commercial and government sectors, by promoting the energy conserving design of new buildings and by improving the energy utilization efficiency in the operation of existing buildings. The realization of this objective will be facilitated through the removal of barriers to the uptake of building energy efficiency technologies, systems, and practices.
Visit www.jkr.gov.my/bseep for further information. Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The Chief Technical Advisor shall be advising the National Project Manager (NPM) in particular and the BSEEP team in general and shall be responsible for the following:

• Provide up to date monitoring of the international and regional activities on energy efficiency policy outcomes, development and demonstration in buildings, financial mechanisms, ESCO developments and report to the project stakeholders of relevant developments locally, internationally and regionally;
• Advice on the framework and provide guidelines to direct and post project impacts tracking tools in term of CO2 emissions as per the GEF guidelines, and reporting of energy savings in kWh and in Ringgit Malaysia;
• Advice on project reporting with regards to energy savings, energy efficiency financing and co-financing;
• Provision of technical advice to Component Managers in implementing planned sub-activities and monitoring the project implementation and performance, in particular the technical quality of the outputs;
• Provide technical and strategic inputs to the National Steering Committee (NSC) and Project Review Committee (PRC) on the project's progress. If needs be, propose changes in project implementation that may be suitable to improve the overall quality of the project outputs;
• Review and provide comment technical reports produced by the component activities;
• Advice on the necessary changes to the approved action plan for energy efficiency financing capacity improvements for Component 3;
• Advance the roll-out of the ESCO business model under the EPC modality and supporting the project beneficiaries, especially in the public sector through capacity building activities and hand-on trainings for Component 3;

Other expected work scope

• Provide advice and feedback on planned activities and implementation progresses to ensure the appropriateness, quality and coherency of the of deliverables and project outputs toward the project objectives. If needs be, take initiatives to propose amendments and/or adjustments to the project framework and activities;
• Facilitate the work of the NSC and PRC by attending to committees meetings where possible with the aim of sharing information on technical progress and results of project development;
• Assist in preparing project progress reports through timely guidance and comments;
• Provide inputs to the preparation of the Annual Progress Report (in line with the Annual Work Plan) and;
• Provide inputs to the preparation of the Project Implementation Reports, Annual Work Plan, Project Implementation Review and Quarterly Progress Reports for submission to the Executing Agency and UNDP;
• Assist in the drafting and preparation of relevant Terms of Reference for international and local consultants through guidelines and comments;
• Actively involved in the preparation of relevant knowledge sharing materials (including Technical Publications and Case Studies) by providing guidelines and comments;
• Provision of guidance to the National Project Manager (NPM) in coordinating the management and implementation of planned activities as set out in the revised project document Planning Matrix (November 2013);

Methodology:
The CTA will work closely with the BSEEP project team based on the Environment and Energy division of the Public Works Department. The methodology includes data collection, desk research, meetings and workshops with relevant stakeholders, and discussions with Economic Planning Unit, Ministry of Finance, Public Works Department, Ministry of Green Technology, Energy and Water, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Energy Commission, relevant agencies, State Governments and UNDP Malaysia. Expected Outputs:The CTA is expected to provide updates and quarterly reports on international and regional activities on energy efficiency policy outcomes, development and demonstration in buildings, financial mechanisms and ESCO developments:

• Submission of quarterly reports focussing on recommendations with the aim of improving the whole project implementation efficiency;
• A report with the proposed framework for tracking and monitoring the goals, objectives and targets of the project;
• A report on the necessary changes to the approved action plan for energy efficiency financing capacity improvements;
• An action plan and framework to advance the roll-out of the ESCO business model under the EPC modality and supporting the project beneficiaries, especially in the public sector;

Duration:
The consultancy will take place from 1 April 2014 to 31 December 2016 where a total of 9 man-month to be based in the JKR's office in Kuala Lumpupr, spread over an estimated period of two and a half year, ending December 2016. It is expected that each mission is to be organized with atleast 2 or 3 months long.Deliverables and Timelines:The Chief Technical Advisor will be responsible for the delivery, content, technical quality and accuracy of the reports and training materials. All deliverables shall be submitted to UNDP Malaysia and BSEEP Project Management Unit at Environment and Energy division of the Public Works DepartmentTerms of Payment:The fee is payable upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of the deliverables by Project Management Unit and UNDP Malaysia. Breakdown of deliverables and percentage is in annex 1. Documents to be included when submitting the proposals:Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Proposal on how your qualifications and experience can lead towards the successful deliverable of this assignment within the required time frame, and provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the assignment;
• Financial Proposal as provided. Alternatives are allowed;
• Personal CV including areas of expertise and past experience in similar projects and at least three (3) references in the format of UN Personal History Form (P11 form). The UN Personal History Form (P11) is available at: http://www.undp.org.my/uploads/p11%20personal%20history%20form.doc.

Important note:
Please scan all the documents mentioned above and save into 1 (ONE) Pdf format and uploaded it when you are asked to upload your CV/resume on the application website. UNDP Malaysia reserves the right to disqualify any incomplete submission. Please kindly make sure that you have provided all the requested materials.Any request for clarification must be send in writing to procurement.my@undp.org. Please write the Project reference - MyIC/2014/004 in your e-mail heading. The deadline for submitting requests for clarification/questions is 20 February 2014. Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP, and partner organizations;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of energy efficiency from a technical, regulatory and financial framework perspective;
• Familiar with Malaysia's enabling EE environment in the building sector in terms of legislation, policy and operational issues for the EE development in the institutional and office building sector;
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills;
• Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus;
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.

Management and Leadership:

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Supports teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience
Education Requirement:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field;
• Bachelor's degree with more than 10 years of experience can be considered in lieu of the Masters degree.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of working experience on EE best practices, EE regulations, knowledge on state of the art on energy efficiency technology in the building sector in particular in South East Asia. International experience will be an advantage;
• A demonstrated understanding in EE project financing, financial mechanisms, financial institutions requirements and conditions;
• A demonstrated understanding of the EE policy and regulation framework. Experience in Malaysia will be an advantage;
• Extensive and practical experience in project management and EE project design within the UNDP framework with adequate exposure to technical project management and leadership as Senior Technical Advisor or CTA will be an advantage;
• Experience with the ESCO business models and Energy Performance Contracting;
• Experience with a facilities management company models will be an advantage.

Language Requirement:

• Proficient in English.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Job: Migration Health Physician

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Closing Date: Monday, 09 December 2013

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES

Position Title : Migration Health Physician

Duty Station : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Classification: Official, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: December 09, 2013

Reference Code: VN2013/55(O)-INT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the general supervision of the Head of Office in Malaysia, the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in Malaysia, the successful candidate will be responsible for the adequate functioning of ongoing Health Assessment of refugees and migrants in Malaysia.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist the CMO in planning health assessment pipeline and monitoring staffing level and resources required reaching the targets set by the resettlement countries. Liaise with Resettlement Support Center (RSC) regarding planning, scheduling and special requests.
2. Take part in recruitment and training of medical staff, e.g. nurses, physicians.
3. Coordinate daily assignments to the medical staff; provide direct supervision of the health assessments and guidance to the national staff.
4. Assist the CMO with overall supervision to health assessment activities.
5. Maintain quality control and quality assurance system; write and revise SOPs in timely manner.
6. Conduct on-the-job training for the national staff, review part of chest radiographs, perform audit of the medical documents, check timeliness and accuracy of the data entry, review performance indicators, identify problems and suggest corrective measures.
7. Supervise management of tuberculosis patients; ensure that Tuberculosis (TB) detection, treatment, recording and reporting are performed according to the requirements of the resettlement countries and internal IOM standards.
8. Supervise pre-departure health procedures (fitness-to-travel checks, pre-departure treatment), in coordination with the CMO and the Chief Nurse. Maintain a pool of medical escorts, perform training, coordinate assignments, and provide supervision of escort activities. Liaise with the operations department regarding movements.
9. Support public health activities, including surveillance among refugee population in urban setting including prevention and response to outbreaks of communicable diseases, in coordination with the CMO.
10. Supervise collection of the demographic, health and epidemiological data and preparation of statistical reports for the stakeholders (donors, health authorities of the resettlement countries, Migration Health Department, Headquarters, other IOM departments). Review data collection procedures, suggest improvements.
11. Liaise with external service providers, governmental or international counterparts, health authorities of the resettlement countries and IOM departments, in the absence or on behalf of the CMO.
12. Assist the CMO with budget preparation and monitoring.
13. Assist the mission in exploring activities that promote the health of migrant populations in the country.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;plans work,anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; displays mastery of subject matter; contributes to a collegial team environment; creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

a) effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level; maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Required Qualifications and Experience

a) completed Master's degree from an accredited academic institution in Medicine; five years of relevant professional experience (or seven years for those with first level university degree) in public health, migration health, project management or work in international medical NGO's; previous working experience in migration health area, including conducting health assessments; sound knowledge and previous experience in management of TB patients; ability and willingness to travel and work under difficult conditions and in remote areas; computer literacy, good knowledge of MS Office applications.

Languages Fluency in English is required.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by December 09, 2013 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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Job: ADMININISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, UNDSS

Location : Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Application Deadline : 23-Nov-13

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : GS-5

Languages Required : English

Duration of Initial Contract : one year, with possibility of extension

Background

The UNDSS Office would like to contract a suitably qualified Malaysian to fill the post of Administrative Assistant.

Please follow the application instructions below (bearing in mind toupload the P-11 form instead of your CV/resume).

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE FULLY COMPLETED P-11 FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

1) Please click on the 'Apply now' button.

2) Input your information in the appropriate Sections : personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in, or paste your Resume into the last box.

3) Upon completion of the first page, please hit 'submit application' tab at the end of the page.

4) On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit a fully completed and signed (if possible) UNDP Personal History Form (P-11) which can be downloaded at http://www.undp.org.my/page.php?pid=9&menu=sub&title=Join_Us

When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors. Without the completed and signed P11, your application will not be considered. 5) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted. 6) Only applications received on the website with the completed P-11 will be considered for this position.

Whilst we appreciate the individual effort put into your application, only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant is the main administrative and secretarial resource of the UNDSS Office in Malaysia, serving as a back-up to the Security Adviser (SA) and the Local Security Assistant (LSA) in the execution of their various functions.

The specific duties of the Administrative Assistant will be as follows:

1) Liaising and following-up with UNDP Operations on all administrative issues of interest to the UNDSS office, including budgetary issues, ATLAS, payments and procurement, and keeping the SA informed of all developments.

2) Receiving visitors to the UNDSS office, arranging appointments and meetings and taking minutes of meetings when required.

3) Undertaking all logistics work in the office, including equipment inventories, which must be updated every three months.

4) Managing office stationery supplies, including maintenance of stock, distribution to office staff as required and keeping a distribution log.

5) Coordinating travel arrangements and hotel reservations for internal travel by office staff, including the preparation of travel authorizations, etc.

6) Assisting in the preparation of documents for meetings and/or training material.

7) Providing administrative support to conferences, workshops and/or training sessions for staff.

8) Assisting the LSA, when required, in updating residential zones and staff lists, which must be done every three months.

9) Conducting research and/or extracting data from various sources as requested by the SA or LSA.

10) Making sure the files of the UNDSS office are well kept and operational, ensuring the safekeeping of confidential material.

11) Participating in training of UNDP operations staff on administrative issues as appropriate.

12) Assisting the SA and LSA in all other matters, as requested by them.

13) Maintain UNDSS vehicle and ensure it is kept in operational condition at all times.

14) Drive the SA and office staff to all official functions/ events when required.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported
• Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems
• Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work
• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
• Strong IT skills, knowledge of ERP
• Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications/experience sought:

• Completed secondary school. Certification in administration desirable.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service.
• Prior experience of working with the UN would be an asset.
• Full working knowledge of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages, including Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
• Experience in the use of general office equipment, such as printers, photocopiers, scanners, shredders, binding machines, etc.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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