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I don't know anything about this call, but the World Bank is looking for a Latin America/Caribbean-based consultant who is an expert in green buildings to help them toll out their new LEED-like rating system for the developing world called EDGE. It's intended to reduce building energy use by at least 20%.<BR>
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To apply, create a profile via the online World Bank eConsultant2 system. Search for "Business Opportunities" for "Individuals," or search by the selection number: 1198503<BR>
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<a href="https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html">https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html</a><BR>
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request for expression of interest for selection # 1198503<BR>
This Request for Expression of Interest is for a Firm Selection. Please log in as a valid Firm User if you wish to express interest in this selection.<BR>
Selection Information <BR>
Assignment Title<BR>
EDGE LAC Green Building Specialist<BR>
Publication Date<BR>
03-Sep-2015<BR>
Expression of Interest Deadline<BR>
17-Sep-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)<BR>
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Language of Notice<BR>
English<BR>
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Selection Notice <BR>
Assignment Country<BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>CO - Colombia
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>CR - Costa Rica
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>PE - Peru
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>PA - Panama
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>BR - Brazil<BR>
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The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under: <BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>BB - BANK BUDGET
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>TF016621 - LAC Inclusive Green Growth<BR>
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The consultant will be an individual. The consultant will be a firm. <BR>
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Assignment Description <BR>
SELECTION FOR CONSULTANTS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP<BR>
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST<BR>
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Electronic Submissions through World Bank Group eConsultant2<BR>
<a href="https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html">https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html</a><BR>
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW<BR>
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Assignment Title: 1198503 - EDGE LAC Green Building Specialist<BR>
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Assignment Countries:<BR>
- Colombia<BR>
- Costa Rica<BR>
- Peru<BR>
- Panama<BR>
- Brazil<BR>
- Travel will be required to meet the objectives of the position<BR>
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ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION<BR>
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IFC launched a global, holistic program to transform building practices onto a lower carbon path, called the EDGE Green Building Transformation Program. The EDGE Program combines advisory offerings to local regulators, outreach to local stakeholders, technical assistance to local builders, developers and banks, with IFCs ability to mobilize investment teams to provide green finance both directly and through financial intermediaries. <BR>
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The objective of this consultancy is to be a key focal point of the EDGE program in LAC towards accelerating the development of the green building market in the LAC region. Specifically, the consultant will provide technical support for the LAC program, which includes Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, among other possible countries.<BR>
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ELIGIBILITY<BR>
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Position requires sound business judgment to identify the strengths and weaknesses of projects and to provide precise evaluation of technical, commercial, environmental and managerial issues. <BR>
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The successful candidate will have a combination of the following skills and qualifications: <BR>
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- Minimum of a Masters degree or equivalent, in Architecture, Planning / Preservation Civil / Engineering, or related discipline, <BR>
- Minimum of eight years or more experience in building industry (architectural, engineering or construction), applied to real sectors (industrial, manufacturing, real estate, utilities and more) covering a broad range of responsibilities within the industry in several of the following areas: energy efficient building design, sustainable master-planning, climatic design modelling (daylight, natural ventilation and thermal comfort), building physics, certification systems (such as LEED, BREEAM, HQE, Aqua, Casa Azul etc.) and green building codes and policies;<BR>
- A strong network of industry contacts;<BR>
- Familiarity with the latest developments in the green building sector including energy efficient buildings, sustainable master-planning, climatic design models (daylight, natural ventilation and thermal comfort), lifecycle analysis of building materials, certification systems (LEED, BREEAM, etc.) and green building codes and policies;<BR>
- Up-to-date knowledge of capital costs and operation and maintenance cost parameters of diverse energy efficiency technologies;<BR>
- Experience in emerging economies;<BR>
- Professional architect or building services engineer with advanced degree in environmental design of buildings;<BR>
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English and Spanish;<BR>
- Significant work experience in the private sector or with private firms.<BR>
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INDIVIDUAL / FIRM PROFILE<BR>
The consultant should be an individual. <BR>
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS<BR>
The World Bank now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services including: <BR>
- A cover letter (max. 1 page)<BR>
- An updated and detailed CV <BR>
- At least Three (3) references<BR>
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Interested consultants are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.<BR>
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Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (<a href="https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html">https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html</a>)<BR>
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NOTES<BR>
Selection and contracting will normally be made from responses to this notification. The consultant will be selected from a shortlist, subject to availability of funding.<BR>
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