Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work of the required services
The IC is expected to enable LGUs to prepare an RE plan that will be compliant to be incorporated in the annual Municipal Development Plan. To attain this objective, the IC will undertake the following:
1. Develop a maximum of four (4) training modules on LREP. The IC will:
Gather and analyze training modules being used in energy planning particularly RE planning available at the Department of Energy and at the minimum, if available, from the offices of the members of the DREAMS Project
Steering Committee.
Conduct key informant interviews among the local officials and planning officers of selected local government units including the management of electric cooperatives and other distribution utilities and generation facilities in selected areas
Share the draft modules for the review and inputs of members from REMB.
Prepare the draft training modules for Trainers’ Training and the LREP Training Program.
2. Roll-out/Implement the LREP training. The IC will:
Conduct two (2) Training of Trainers (TOT)
Finalize the LREP Module based on the result of the TOT
Serve as resource person during the actual LREP training using the developed manual
Incorporate recommended improvements in the training manual upon the completion of each module.
3. Submit a ready to print LREP Training Manual.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
One comprehensive training needs assessment based on agreed upon methodology and outline
Maximum of four (4) training modules with a two to three days training curriculum per module
Two (2) TOT workshops conducted and reports submitted, including post-training evaluation.
Approved and ready to print LREP Training Manual with all the attached modules, training materials and referenc
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications
Minimum level: MA/MS degree in the field of engineering, community development, public administration, economics or other related course.
Experiences in Capacity Development
Minimum five (5) years of continuous experience in the
Conduct of training needs assessment and development of training modules
Training of LGU officials and personnel
Experience in Local Energy Development
At least five (5) years of continuous experience in technical and/or professional assistance to LGUs in local policy development and program and project planning, budgeting and coordination and preferably on the field of energy or environmental development and management
Language
Excellent writing proficiency in English as evidenced by publications and/or reports made
Competencies
The Core Values of the United Nations are:
Integrity;
Professionalism;
Respect for diversity.
Planning & Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
Uses time efficiently.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
Places team agenda before personal agenda;
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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