National Consultant on GEF-8 Programming (Energy)

Country: KazakhstanDescription of the Assignment: 01005850 Demand-Driven Digital Smart Grids Period of assignment: 30 working days including travelPlace of Work: Home based with missions to Astana (if expert is based outside of the city)Contract type: Individual Contract PROJECT DESCRIPTIONUNDP was one of the founding implementing agencies of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and to-date UNDP stands committed to the GEF partnership to scale up innovative finance and leverage new investments to meet the urgency of the global environment and development challenges.In Kazakhstan, the energy sector is the largest contributor of 79.9% to the total GHG emissions (281,9 Mt CO2e), achieved a 12.5% reduction since 1990, but dominates in the total GHG emissions due to the combustion of fossil fuels (mainly brown coal), the main source of energy supply in the country. According to the 2023 structure of final consumption report, the housing sector accounted for the largest share, a 35,7 percent, and ranked as the first-largest final energy consumer (about 13% of electricity and 50% of thermal energy in the final consumption).Considering recent approval of the PIF, UNDP initiated preparation and submission of a Project Document (ProDoc) to GEF-8 in the field of Smart grid approach.SCOPE OF THE WORKThe National Consultant will carry out his/her work (all tasks indicated below) in full coordination and cooperation with the International Consultant selected for the corresponding assignment and other National Experts to be involved: • In coordination with the international expert prepare of stakeholder consultations report document the inputs to inform the design and development of the ProDoc;• Gather and systematize baseline information relevant to and necessary for the design of the proposed project, including but not limited to: o Baseline data related to energy sector development of Kazakhstan;o Baseline data on existing green financing/economic incentives for renewable ene