Consultant for a Work Package on Renewable Energy Demand Analysis and Greenhouse Gas Reduction for Major Sectors in Tay Ninh Province

Consultant for a work package on Renewable Energy demand analysis and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction for major sectors in Tay Ninh province

About the Climate Solutions Partnership - Energy Transition Project

The Energy Transition project, sponsored by HSBC, is implemented by WWF-Viet Nam and the Clean Energy Investment Accelerator (CEIA) in Tay Ninh province (the Province), Vietnam. The project is a part of the Climate Solutions Partnership (CSP), a five-year collaboration between HSBC and a network of local partners to scale up climate innovation ventures, nature-based solutions and energy transition in Asia.

Vietnam is one of five target countries (besides China, India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh) where the Partnership aims to accelerate progress toward energy efficiency and renewable energy (RE) solutions. In Vietnam, the partnership set a target to accelerate the transition to net-zero by creating more commercially viable opportunities for climate solutions. The Project works with businesses, financial organizations, government bodies, and research institutions to address the barriers to commercial financing for innovative climate solutions.

Job Summary: 

The consultant, using their expertise and existing networks, will conduct (1) RE demand analysis and (2) RE potential and GHG emissions for major sectors (e.g., garment & textile and/or focal industries) in the Tay Ninh province.

Outcomes of these analyses will answer (1) how Tay Ninh’s RE development will contribute to the national power development plan; and (2) a recommendation for a reduction plan for the sub-national government on GHG emissions and its contribution to Vietnam national commitment at the Paris Agreement (updated NDC).

Job Responsibilities:

The consultant shall conduct research within major industries in the Province and in Vietnam and develop a report including the following findings:

1. Energy consumption demand of key industrial sectors, including industrial parks, in the Province and their contribution to total national energy demand.
2. The apparel, garment, and textile sector’s energy consumption (electricity and heat/steam demand) in the Province and its contribution to the provincial industrial energy demand.
3. Technical potential of RE resources including solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower in the Province.
4. Potential of utility-scale RE projects, taking into account current and upcoming national policies.
5. Potential of rooftop solar installed capacity, with a  focus on major industries and industrial parks in the province.
6. Emissions reduction potential of the Province in different scenarios up to 2050 for 30%, 50%, and 100% RE, taking into account updated and anticipated electric grid emission factors.
7. Taking into account the current Provincial energy mix, the demand and growth forecast, and the potential of RE capacity, provide analysis and recommendations for the Province with regards to adoption and scaling up of RE in the industrial parks and across industries.

Deliverables and Anticipated Level of Effort (LOE):

The deliverables and their expected LOEs are below.

Job Qualifications:

• Vietnamese nationality;
• Fluency in English and demonstration of good English-language speaking and writing skill;
• Master’s degree or higher degree in energy, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required (or a Bachelor's degree with more than five years of additional relevant work experience in the field of climate change, green banking, or similar;
• Proven experience working as an consultant in the field of energy, environment, and climate change;
• Experience working in a relevant field of energy, environment, sustainability, research, business, finance, or project development is preferred;
• Good knowledge of the energy market and climate change issues;

Location: Home-based

Remuneration: The total amount payable under this consultancy for the anticipated level of effort is a fixed fee (to be discussed during the interview). The consultant will be paid upon completion and acceptance of deliverables by CEIA.

To apply, please send (1) your CV, (2) previous work example and (3) an outline for the work plan to Dr. Hang Dao, [email protected] and Ngan Tran, [email protected]  as soon as possible and no later than Oct 31st, 2022.

About the organization

Clean Energy Investment Accelerator is an innovative public-private partnership jointly led by Allotrope Partners, World Resources Institute, and the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Through targeted engagement in key countries, the CEIA brings together large commercial and industrial users to demonstrate innovative renewable energy purchasing models and strengthen policy frameworks.