The Government of Mongolia has received a loan from the ordinary capital sources of Asian Development Bank (ADB) and grants from the Strategic Climate Fund and Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism toward the cost of the Upscaling Renewable Energy Sector Project. The Ministry of Energy (MOE) of Mongolia, the project Executing Agency, is now recruiting the following qualified specialists under the single project management unit (SPMU) for under the Upscaling Renewable Energy Sector Project.
- Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist
Contract Period: 29 person-months
The environment and social safeguard manager will report to the project manager and work closely with the contractors. He/she will be the focal person to collect complaints and concerns from the community on environmental and social issues related to project implementation. The main tasks and responsibilities will be, but will not be limited to the following activities:
- undertake day-to-day environment and social safeguard management activities including monitoring, stakeholder consultation, disclosure of safeguard documents following ADB and national requirements, supervision of the implementation of environmental management plan (EMP), environmental monitoring plan (EMoP) and the grievance redress mechanism (GRM);
- assist international and national environment consultants in preparing rapid environmental assessment checklists, initial environmental examination (IEEs), and climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA) for non-core solar PV subproject, and renewable heating projects implemented under the Upscaling Renewable Energy Sector Project and the Renewable Heating Demonstration in Remote Areas Project;
- obtain domestic EIA approvals from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, and IEE and CRVA clearance from ADB;
- make sure that all environmental safeguard obligations, mitigation measures and compensations (if any) as outlined in the EMP will be implemented in accordance with ADB and national requirements;
- be the focal person in the PMU for the community, residents and stakeholders for implementing the GRM and for receiving and recording grievances and complaints from stakeholders and residents;
- prepare corrective action plans (CAPs) if needed, and supervise the implementation of the CAPs;
- address grievances and complaints and ensure that all stakeholders and residents affected by the project are aware of and understand the proposed Project, its potential impacts and mitigation measures, verify that any complaints filed were resolved satisfactorily following national and ADB requirements, and that the stakeholders paid no fees for filing complaints at any administration level;
- provide information, cooperate closely and consult with the loan implementation consultants on all activities, grievances and complaints;
- Oversee implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the gender action plan(GAP) undertaken under the Renewable Heating Demonstration in Remote Areas Project;
- collect gender disaggregated data such as (i) gender-disaggregated data related to environment grievance are collected, (ii) female staff of energy supply operators have equal opportunities for and access to training, and (iii) the project management and implementation team is gender balanced and equitably paid for the Upscaling Renewable Energy Sector Project;
- collect sex-disaggregated data on the social, gender and participatory aspects for the Renewable Heating Demonstration in Remote Areas Project.
- supervise and evaluate the implementation of environmental mitigation and monitoring measures as specified in the EMP;
- update EMP if there are any changes in project scope and design, and submit the revised EMP to ADB for approval; and
- prepare environmental and social monitoring reports semi-annually during construction and annually during operation, and submit to ADB for disclosure.
Qualifications:
The environment and social safeguard specialist will have preferably a university degree in environmental management or similar field, and have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, preferably with 3 years experience in a relevant environmental and social safeguard position in a public institution or ADB funded project in Mongolia. He/she shall be familar with Mongolian regulations and procedures and ADB policies on environmental impact assessment, environmental management and public consultation, managing local communities effectively. English language proficiency and report writing will be an advantage.
Interested individuals should submit their materials through the ADB Consultant Management System before 11:59 P.M. on June 13, 2024.
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- Hybrid Renewable Energy System Engineer
Contract Period: 29 person-months
The hybrid renewable energy system engineer will report directly to the project manager to the PMU under MOE. The hybrid renewable energy system engineer will be responsible for the activities under solar PV and BESS subprojects, and his/her tasks will include but not limited to the following:
- liaise with all concerned ministries and agencies and ensure effective and timely project communication, coordination, meetings and approvals, and closely cooperate and coordinate wth the PMU;
- assist the PMU in overseeing procurement and preparing reports as required during project implementation, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
- assist the PMU, consultants, contractors and stakeholder in facilitating implementation activities according to plan, schedule and budget;
- assist the PMU and the consultant in preparation of technical specification and tender documents for the solar PV plant and the BESS;
- assist the PMU in obtaining licenses, permits of construction, rights of access to land and other compulsory administrative steps as needed by the relevant regulations enforced in Mongolia and in agreement with ADB procedures;
- assist the PMU in reviewing annual implementation and update implementation schedule and projection;
- in close coordination with the environment and social safeguard officer, assist the PMU in overseeing compliance with the social and environmental loan and project agreement covenants, and the implementation of the environmental management plan;
- assist the PMU to ensure auditors’ recommendations are implemented;
- assist the PMU to prepare for quarterly progress reports, biannual environment monitoring report, and a project completion report following ADB guidelines 6 months after physical project completion.
Qualifications:
The engineer should have a bachelor’s degree in electric engineering or renewable energy with more than 7 years work experience, and 3 years of experience in construction administration or operation of independent renewable system. Experience in ADB funded project, and English language proficiency will be an advantage.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter;
- CV prepared in accordance with ADB format;
- Copies of relevant diploma and certificates;
- Photocopy of citizenship ID;
- Evidence of Language proficiency i.e. IELTS, TOEFL score if possible; and
- Recommendation letter from previous employer.
Interested individuals should submit their materials through the ADB Consultant Management System before 11:59 P.M. on June 13, 2024.
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- Shallow-ground heat pump engineer
Contract Period: 18 person-months
The shallow-ground heat pump engineer will report directly to the project manager to the PMU under MOE. The shallow-ground heat pump engineer will be responsible for the activities under shallow-ground heat pump demonstration subcomponent (five locations in aimag centers in western and Altai Uliastai regions), and his/her tasks will include but not limited to the following:
- liaise with all concerned ministries and agencies and ensure effective and timely project communication, coordination, meetings and approvals, and closely cooperate and coordinate with the PMU;
- assist the PMU in reports as required during project implementation, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
- assist the PMU, consultants, contractors and stakeholder in facilitating implementation activities according to plan, schedule and budget;
- assist the PMU in obtaining licenses, permits of construction, rights of access to land and other compulsory administrative steps as needed by the relevant regulations enforced in Mongolia and in agreement with ADB procedures;
- assist the PMU in reviewing annual implementation and update implementation schedule and projection;
- in close coordination with the environment and social safeguard officer, assist the PMU in overseeing compliance with the social and environmental loan and project agreement covenants, and the implementation of the environmental management plan;
- assist the PMU to ensure auditors’ recommendations are implemented and approve proposed action in the event of adverse financial audits or monitoring and evaluation reports;
- In consultation with local communities, assist the PIU and the consultant team to prepare sustainable operation and maintenance strategy, and monitor its implementation for the initial first year for additional needy actions to be taken by local communities in order to ensure sustainable operation and maintenance;
- assist the PMU to prepare for quarterly progress reports, biannual environment monitoring report, and a project completion report following ADB guidelines 6 months after physical project completion; and
- assist the PMU in project related daily tasks.
Qualifications:
The shallow-ground heat pump engineer should have a bachelor’s degree in renewable and civil engineering or related engineering field with more than 7 years’ experience. Prior work experience in construction administration and operation management of shallow ground heat pump system will be an advantage. Fluency in English and Mongolian.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter;
- CV prepared in accordance with ADB format;
- Copies of relevant diploma (s) and certificate (s);
- Photocopy of citizenship ID;
- Recommendation letter from previous employer.
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Interested individuals should submit their materials through the ADB Consultant Management System before 11:59 P.M. on June 13, 2024.
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