Overview
Provide international technical expertise and guidance for the development of a PV System Management and Recycling Plan. The role involves drafting the plan, facilitating knowledge transfer, and building capacity among stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct desk reviews of global best practices, standards, and regulations on PV system management and recycling.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations to ensure alignment with international standards and circular economy principles.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer by preparing technical materials and guidance notes.
- Support positioning Iloilo Province as a pioneer in PV system management and recycling.
- Draft the Solar PV, Inverter, and Battery Management and Recycling Plan.
- Collaborate with national consultants to integrate local data and context.
- Facilitate technical workshops and consultations.
- Finalize the plan for endorsement.
- Prepare inception note, draft plan, and final technical report.
- Document technical workshops and stakeholder engagements.
- Provide timely updates on progress and challenges.
- Develop training materials and conduct technical sessions.
- Conduct training for a minimum of 110 relevant stakeholders.
- Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, private sector actors, and donor organizations.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with UNEP, UN Women, the national consultant, and local stakeholders.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in renewable energy systems, with a focus on solar PV, inverters, and battery disposal/management.
- Demonstrated expertise in circular economy approaches, hazardous waste management, and sustainable disposal practices for renewable energy technologies.
- Proven track record in developing technical guidelines, management plans, or policy frameworks for governments, international organizations, or large-scale energy projects.
- Experience working with government departments, international organizations, and intergovernmental initiatives in ASEAN countries; familiarity with the Philippines context is an asset.
- Prior collaboration with UNEP or other UN agencies is strongly preferred.
- Experience in capacity-building, training, and knowledge transfer to government officials and technical staff.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master’s or higher preferred) in environmental engineering, renewable energy, waste management, recycling or a closely related field.
- Academic background in solar PV technologies, energy storage systems, circular economy, or sustainable energy policy is an asset.
