Energy Smart Agrifood System Technical Specialist will support the implementation, knowledge development, training and dissemination of the FAO Energy-Smart Agrifood System (ESAS) Programme. The incumbent will review relevant literature, collect and assess data on biomass availability, sustainable bioenergy and other renewable energy potentials. The specialist will support the production of specialized technical material related to ESAS for knowledge generation and dissemination purposes.
Responsibilities:
Review relevant literature, collect and assess data on biomass availability, sustainable bioenergy and other renewable energy potentials in the context of the implementation of ESAS projects and project components, including implementation of country level activities.
Acquire, conceptualize, produce and distribute specialized technical material related to ESAS for knowledge generation and dissemination purposes.
Contribute to further development or upgrading of components of the ESAS programme.
Write ESAS related concept notes, project proposals and other relevant documents that contribute to ESAS programme implementation.
Provide training on ESAS related topic and produce technical information materials
Review relevant programme documents.
Liaise with relevant FAO units (or other organizations) relevant to the assignment to obtain guidance and advice on specific elements.
Participate in country missions related to ESAS projects – from project preparation idea to final appraisal.
Coordinate inputs to ESAS project proposals.
Provide technical support for the organization of meetings and workshops.
Any other duties related to ESAS programme as required.
Review technical specifications for the solar PV electricity components of procurement requests, including viability of the proposed system, and the review the fulfilment of the installation requirements based on the data provided, proposed location(s) and target energy needs.
Technically review the specifications for other electricity powered units (e.g. water pumps, freezers, cold rooms, ice making machines, etc).
Prepare solar PV electricity system designs according to the locations and target energy demands. Provide estimations of capital costs, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) costs, and potential capital investment costs.
Prepare technical specifications, drawings, simulation files, and recommendations for construction and installations of the designs.
Support the market availability evaluation review of the selected equipment and provide recommendations on acceptable ranges for specifications.
Support the selection of technology providers by reviewing and revising bid submissions from competing companies, and assess the compliance of offers with the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents and in accordance with the FAO procurement manual.
Requirements:
University degree in electrical engineering;
At least three years relevant working experience (for Category C) and at least seven years (for Category B) on solar energy related systems;
At least one year relevant working experience (for Category C) and a minimum of five years (for Category B) on solar energy related systems;
