Senior Energy Specialist, World Bank Third Party Monitoring Consultant (TPMC) Services

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors, including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997, we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Purpose of Proposal:

The upcoming World Bank Third Party Monitoring Consultant (TPMC) Services will perform monitoring services in Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), procurement, and financial management, including verification that the projects’ financial management and procurement arrangements comply with World Bank requirements, and that the physical implementation of projects is in accordance with signed contracts and approved ESF instruments, which are prepared based on the requirements of the World Bank ESF and relevant laws and regulations of Ukraine.

Summary of Role:

Social Impact seeks a Senior Energy Specialist to support to the upcoming World Bank TPMC Services by undertaking site visits to installation sites of autotransformers, transformers, and other electricity system equipment procured in line with the Procurement Plan (subject to safety/security risks) to validate reporting from implementing entity Ukrenergo. The expected duration of this assignment is 12 months with the possibility of extensions based on business needs.

Please note this role is only open to Ukrainian Nationals

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and confirm location of installation and functioning of the equipment
• Check on availability of Field Service Representatives who should be on site to ensure safe installation; conduct ad-hoc interviews with community members near project sites to assess whether Environmental and Social Management Plan provisions have been followed during installation.
• Undertake spot checks of equipment storage locations to validate Ukrenergo reports regarding delivery and inventory held in stock. These visits should provide a second check on disbursements made to the selected suppliers following product delivery.
• Undertake spot checks of Field Service Representative training activities provided to Ukrenergo (and /or other government authorities) to assess compliance with contract terms relating to the supply of equipment.
• Support the Bank to monitor delivery, inventory, and installation status of the procured equipment, and to track any issues that may be impeding intended results.
• Where requested by the World Bank team, undertake additional data gathering or spot checks on any aspect of the Restoration Project of Winterization and Energy Resources Project, helping to restore essential energy services by financing emergency repairs to the power transmission infrastructure and heating infrastructure. project where additional information may be needed to support the Bank’s supervision requirements.

Required Experience

• A university degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
• Must haveat least 10-15 years of practical experience in the respective field and a good understanding of energy infrastructure and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and travel to targeted areas.
• Good understanding of the World Bank’s procurement guidelines, contract management, and good understanding of technical specifications in the energy sector.
• Proficiency in PC-based applications such as MS Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, data management, and excellent in Web research and navigation tools.
• Excellent command of English Language (reading, writing and speaking).