Consultant in Electric Mobility in Cuba

hace 3 semanas


Panama United Nations A tiempo completo

Result of Service

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the implementation of the GCF Readiness project “Advancing a regional approach to electric mobility in Latin America” in Cuba.

For this purpose, a consultant in electric mobility is required to create technical documents that support the development and deployment of electric mobility in the country, as well as in the management of relationships and development of workshops necessary for the implementation of the activities and achievement of the results stipulated below.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the UNEP Regional Coordinator for Climate Change and will develop the following activities independently and in accordance with the guidelines. The consultant will also work with the guidance provided by the UNEP Regional Support Consultant, in consultation and collaboration with the Cuban Designated National Authority for the Green Climate Fund and the national project advisory team, as appropriate.

The consultant is expected to have relevant knowledge and insight into the transport and/or sector, so that he or she can offer advice to the relevant national authorities.

All studies and activities are focused on the long-term development of electric mobility for both public and private transport fleets, including 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Policy and business models to expand adoption of electric mobility are identified and improved. The consultant will collect, process and analyze the requested information and make recommendations when necessary. Specifically, the consultant must perform:
1 National analysis of policies and legal frameworks aimed at providing information and strengthening the process to implement the national strategy for electric mobility, including:
1.1 review of existing regulations, policies and standards related to electric mobility, and identification of gaps and lessons learned to better guide the national approach;
1.2 review and propose regulations, policies and standards best suited to the country;
1.3 feasibility analysis for harmonization of regulations, policies and/or standards, if applicable (e.g., electric vehicle charging infrastructure, interoperability, electric vehicle efficiency standards, end-of-life management of batteries and other critical parts); and environmental and social safeguards associated with technology adoption;
1.4 environmental and social safeguards associated with technology adoption

2 Analysis of national business models for public and private fleet vehicles, including:
2.1 Baseline of existing business models for electric mobility deployment, including a strategy of the charging infrastructure deployment.

2.2 Review and proposal for improvement of green public procurement and electric mobility tenders.

The consultant will be responsible for:

- Collect and process the data necessary for the development of the above-mentioned studies.
- Carry out the interviews or generation of information necessary for the development of the mentioned studies.
- Create, promote and maintain relationships with national public, private and civil society actors for their involvement in the project. Actively seek the feedback of all sectors to the proposals to be created.
- Address the needs of national authorities and provide technical advice when required, ensuring their active involvement in the proposals submitted.
- Observe national interests and priorities in the formulation of proposals, studies and conclusions developed.
- Attend meetings, calls, and guidelines provided by the UNEP Project Manager, the Regional Support Consultant and the Designated National Authority of Cuba for the Green Climate Fund; as well as the project technical advisory team.
- Meet the deadlines set by the regional coordinator.
- Attend and support the coordination process for the strengthening of civil society and private sector initiatives that promote an acceleration towards the transition to electric mobility.
- Encourage the participation and exchange of experiences and knowledge of government authorities, promoting leadership on issues in which they have progress.
- Do not divulge information derived from or linked to this consultancy, unless expressly authorized by UNEP.

DELIVERABLES

Product 1: National analysis with policy recommendations and legal frameworks to accelerate the transition to electric mobility including the documents to be developed.

Product 2: National analysis with recommendations for business models and acquisitions to expand the adoption of electric mobility, with a focus on passenger transport and vehicle fleets.

Work Location
Home Based

Expected duration
4 MONTHS

**Responsibilities**:
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