INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Position: Electricity Regulatory Consultant – GGGI, Caribbean Office
• Project: Accelerating Renewable Energy Adoption Across OECS Countries
• Duty Station: Home based
• Contract Duration: November 13, 2023 – January 26, 2024
• Consultant Level: Consultant Level 5
• Total Fees: Up to US$13,000 (US$650/day)
• Deliverable Based or Daily Rate: Deliverable
• Position Summary: The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is seeking to hire an experienced Electricity Regulatory Consultant to conduct a technical review of Dominica’s Distributed Renewable Energy Generation (DREG) Policy, which was approved by Dominica’s Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) on May 11, 2016. The review of the DREG Policy forms part of GGGI’s project titled “Accelerating Renewable Energy Adoption Across OECS Countries,” which has a timeline of May 2023 to April 2024. The consultant will work closely with GGGI as well as the IRC in identifying areas of the DREG Policy requiring revision in order to facilitate Dominica’s renewable energy goals and the objectives of the IRC. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Senior Energy Regulatory Analyst, and engage with IRC counterparts, and other members of the GGGI team.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

GGGI is currently in the implementation phase of its project titled “Accelerating Renewable Energy Adoption Across OECS Countries,” which aims to support the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in its implementation of the Sustainable Energy Framework and the Eastern Caribbean Solar Challenge by establishing coordination, planning, and monitoring structures for the initiative; providing public awareness support; assisting energy regulators and energy ministries in developing and improving frameworks for renewable energy integration; and providing direct support to electric utility customers in developing and financing rooftop solar PV facilities. With respect to assisting energy regulators, GGGI has committed to providing support to Dominica’s electricity sector regulator – the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) with improving their policies and procedures for integration of renewable energy in the electricity network in Dominica. Specifically, support to the IRC will primarily include providing capacity building to the IRC on areas related to the addition of renewable energy capacity to the grid in Dominica and revising the Distributed Renewable Energy Policy.

1. ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES

Under the guidance of the GGGI Senior Energy Regulatory Analyst, in consultation with the IRC, the consultant will provide recommendations for updating the processes and requirements contained in Dominica’s Distributed Renewable Energy Generation Policy, dated May 11, 2016, to connect a distributed generation system, utilizing renewable energy.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

In developing recommendations for updating the DREG Policy, the selected consultant shall conduct the following activities:

1.Review the existing legislative and policy framework in place for the electricity sector in Dominica. This includes:

a. Review of the relevant provisions of Dominica’s “Electricity Supply Act 2006.”

b. Review of the “National Energy Policy of the Commonwealth of Dominica,” dated December 2020, with focus on the policy objectives related to the utilization of Dominica’s national energy resources.

c. Review of the recommendations of “The Sustainable and Resilient Energy Plan (S-REP) for Dominica,” dated November 2019.

2. Engage with the IRC to determine what their objectives are, with respect to facilitating the interconnection of distributed renewable energy generation facilities in Dominica.

3.Conduct a comprehensive review of all elements of the Distributed Renewable Energy Generation (DREG) Policy, as approved by the IRC.

4.Develop report providing recommendations for updating the DREG Policy to reflect regulatory best practice, Dominica’s energy policy objectives, with respect to the use renewable energy, and the objectives of the IRC relating to interconnection of distributed RE to Dominica’s electricity network.

Deliverable 1: Inception Report

Upon contract signing the consultant will arrange to have a kickoff meeting with representatives of the IRC and GGGI to discuss the requirements of the assignment and to request any documentation required. The consultant is then required to develop an inception report outlining the schedule and logistics for conducting the assignment, inclusive of a detailed work plan, within one (1) week of contract signing. Additionally, the inception report is to also include minutes of the kickoff meeting and a draft outline of the final report.

Deliverable 2: Draft Report

The consultant will develop a Draft Report presenting the consultant’s initial recommendations for updating the provisions contained in the Distributed Renewable Energy Generation (DREG) Policy. In the process of preparing the Draft Report, the consultant is expected to conduct at least two (2) consultation meetings with GGGI and the IRC, to discuss progress on the assignment. The Draft Report will be submitted to the IRC and GGGI within three (3) weeks after the Inception Report. Minutes of consultation meetings held should also be submitted along with Draft Report.

Deliverable 3: Final Report

The consultant will prepare a final report, in both tracked changes and clean versions, taking into account feedback received from the IRC and GGGI on the Draft Report. This report will contain all the consultant’s recommendations for updating the DREG Policy, in line with the scope of work requirements, and will be submitted within five (5) weeks after the Draft Report.

Deliverable 4: Presentation of Recommendations

The consultant shall prepare and deliver a PowerPoint presentation to the IRC and GGGI on recommendations presented in the Final Report, within one (1) week after submitting the Final Report, highlighting the key recommendations made.

Suggested Methodology

Upon contract signing the consultant is expected to discuss the objectives of the assignment with the IRC and GGGI and acquire all necessary documentation required to conduct the assignment from the IRC/GGGI, during the kickoff meeting indicated above. The consultant is expected to have weekly interactions with the GGGI Senior Energy Regulatory Analyst and conduct at least two (2) consultation meetings with the IRC.

Payment Schedule

Prospective consultants should have a minimum of the following qualifications:

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, engineering, energy or any discipline related to the assignment. Relevant professional experience may be considered to supplement an educational degree.
• Preferably a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in electricity sector policy development or regulation, with substantive experience in energy economics, utility services, policy and technical analysis and assessment.
• Excellent report preparation, communications, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience in conducting assignments of a similar nature.
• Previous experience with projects in developing countries, particularly in the Caribbean, will be an advantage.
• Native English proficiency.

Please note the deadline date is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Please attach cover Letter, CV (resume), and writing sample in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.