Consultant for renewable energy capacity building and networking for local and regional governments in Thailand - Chiang Mai

Freelance
Short-term contract
Localisation Chiang Mai, Thailand
Partial remote possible
From 5 to 10 yrs of exp.
Posted on 12-11-2024
Start : February 2025
> End : April 2025

ICLEI Southeast Asia

To build and serve a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability, with special focus on environmental conditions through cumulative local actions.

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The RENEW-SEA Project, funded by the Tara Foundation, envisions that subnational governments across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) are empowered and actively driving the sustainable energy transition at the subnational level, ideally with robust plans in place to scale up renewable energy (RE) and improve energy efficiency, thereby supporting national progress toward net-zero.

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability will work toward this through an initial 12-month project to mobilize and empower subnational governments through technical, capacity, and policy support aimed at accelerating the uptake of renewable energy at the subnational level, providing them with the knowledge, tools, and network needed for successful renewable energy deployment. This goal is pursued to not only address climate change but also to spur sustainable economic development and create a more responsive and informed civic ecosystem, while continuing to develop the competencies of subnational governments, and also exploring relevant enabling measures at the national level. Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions in the project’s context, we envision a future where local governments actively contribute to the global transition to net-zero emissions.

The location for this consultancy is Chiang Mai Municipality, Thailand.

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:

  • Assist ICLEI with organizing 1 energy-themed peer exchange event (online) targeting at least 3 subnational governments for the country of consultancy, aiming to attract a broader cohort of local and regional governments (LRGs) and peer LRGs from other countries. The peer exchanges should enable South-South or North-South cooperation.
  • Lead in-person execution of 3 trainings (in-person/hybrid/virtual) in Thailand providing 45 participation spots in the local language, as needed. The agenda, materials, etc. will be developed in cooperation with ICLEI.
  • Collaborate and support ICLEI in the organization and conducting of 1 multi-level dialogue to enhance vertical integration and communication between local/regional and the country’s national government.

Please click the following link for the full Terms of Reference, Scope of Work, Deliverables, Timeframe, Qualifications, and Application Process for the consultancy: https://icleiseas.org/index.php/2024/12/11/hiring-consultancy-renewable-energy-capacity-building-and-networking-for-local-and-regional-governments-in-malaysia-and-thailand/

The deadline for applications is on 3 January 2025. The consultancy fee for the aforementioned scope of work is a maximum of USD 7,750.

Profile
  • A degree in renewable energy, environmental management, urban planning, sustainability, public policy, or a related field;
  • At least 5 years of proven experience in working in renewable energy projects, ideally with a focus on outreach, policy, and capacity building;
  • Prior work with local governments or public sector organizations;
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and community outreach;
  • Ability to develop and delivery training programs and workshops;
  • Deep understanding of renewable energy systems, technologies, and trends;
  • Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal policies related to renewable energy.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Strong facilitation skills for multi-stakeholder dialogues and consultations is a mandatory qualification;
  • Experience with international and/or bilateral/multilateral development institutions would be an advantage, as well as prior work in advisory/consulting with local government;
  • A resident of Chiang Mai is highly preferred.