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Introduction

Country: Ukraine

Duty Station: Home-based

Description of the Assignment: Biomass Heating Expert

Assignment Type: Local Consultant, IC

Period of assignment/services: 18 months (345 working days over 1,5-year period)

Main objectives of the assignment: to provide high-level technical expertise for the biomass district heating component of the Project through the preparation of the deliverables, namely:

• providing expert review and written recommendations on design documentation and related technical materials for the biomass boiler plant and cogeneration unit;
• preparing written comments and recommendations on the application of Ukrainian regulations and international standards related to biomass heating systems, including fuel logistics, environmental compliance, and energy efficiency;
• drafting and/or reviewing technical sections of tender documentation and evaluation materials for works and equipment related to the biomass installation;
• preparing a logistics-related technical note for equipment delivery, inspection and acceptance at the project site;
• preparing written analytical and summary reports on the technical, economic and environmental aspects of the biomass solution, including lessons learned and recommendations for potential replication.

To find the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, please open/review the Negotiation Attachments Section.

PLEASE NOTE: the currency of the proposal is UAH. Furthermore, UNDP will enter into a contract with the selected national consultant in UAH.

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