The Department of Energy of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Lesotho is implementing the Lesotho Renewable Energy-Based Rural Electrification (LREBRE) project in three districts: Mokhotlong, Thaba Tseka and Qacha’s Nek. The LREBRE project is a five years initiative aimed at improving people’s livelihoods by improving their access to affordable, clean energy services.

It will also develop a sustainable PV market in the country starting with the three target districts. Its main global objective is to reduce Lesotho’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions by introducing renewable energy technologies as substitute for fossil fuels in the rural areas remote from the national electricity grid. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Lesotho.

The Project Document was signed between the Lesotho Government and UNDP Lesotho in October 2006 and it is available online at http://www.undp.org.ls/energy/renewable_energy.php. In line with the conditions stipulated in the project document, project implementation is now to be independently evaluated. A consulting team is sought to perform this assignment. A team of two independently recruited consultants is to carry out the assignment. The team will be led by an international consultant who will be supported by a national consultant. To see the full list of competencies required of each of the consultants and/or to apply for the position, please visit http://jobs.undp.org/.

Additional information also available as follows:

Annex I  -        Logical Framework for the Project

Annex II -        List of Documents to be Reviewed by the Evaluators

Applicants should ensure they apply either for the national or international consultancy position only.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is 16th January, 2011 and the assignment is expected to commence approximately one thereafter.

Regrettably, only short-listed candidates can be notified.