[WHO] International Solar Energy Consultant (Band Level "B")
Ente: WHO - World Health Organization
Scadenza: 2026-09-21
Paese: INTL
Descrizione
International Solar Energy Consultant (Band Level "B") WHO - World Health Organization Open positions at WHO Sudan Show advice for this position Application deadline in 5 days : Sunday 20 Sep 2026 at 21:59 UTC Open application form AI Application Assistant: Maximize your UN job search. AI Application Assistant Details Off-site consultancy with frequent travel according to the implementation plan Purpose of the Consultancy The consultant will conduct comprehensive energy assessments and provide technical advice for planning, designing, procuring, installing and commissioning solar energy systems in targeted health facilities across Sudan. The objective is to provide sustainable, reliable and climate-resilient energy solutions that improve the continuity and quality of essential health services. The work will involve and address: • Existing electricity systems, including the national grid, diesel generators and solar installations, electrical wiring and building conditions • Assessments of energy-health needs, energy requirements for medical equipment, appliances, water systems and other facility services. • Design of solar energy solutions, solar photovoltaic systems, batteries, inverters and related infrastructure. • Development of techno-economic analyses, technical specifications, bills of quantities and procurement documents, answering suppliers queries, participate in technical and financial evaluations. • Monitoring and quality control of solar system installation, guidelines on operation and maintenance • Training for facility staff and contractors. • Environmental and social safeguards, including requirements of the World Bank and African Development Bank. Background and Rationale Sudan’s health system is severely strained by conflict, displacement, outbreaks, economic instability and disasters. Sustainable energy is essential to strengthen health-service delivery and resilience. Reliable electricity powers lifesaving equipment, including incubators and laboratory devices. It is also needed for vaccine cold chains, lighting, water, ventilation, communication and telemedicine. Decentralized solar systems can provide clean, affordable and dependable power to underserved facilities. Advances in solar and battery technologies make these systems increasingly viable and rapidly deployable. Solar energy can reduce reliance on diesel and improve the climate resilience of health facilities. WHO plans to support electrification through the SHARE and SHIEP projects in Sudan. The consultancy will assess energy, water and medical-device needs across hospitals, laboratories, blood centres and primary-care facilities. This will initially focus on 10 supported hospitals, 10 PHLs / 10 BTCs under SHARE, 20 hospitals and 25 PHCs under SHAPE projects, a summary of the facilities is attached as an annex. Scope of work, responsibilities and description of the proposed work: The task involves coordination and collaboration with different department within WHO and coordination and follow up with the contracted solar energy company including data collection and analysis in addition to generating technical reports. The selected company may need to interact also with external stakeholders under guidance of WHO. Work to be performed In particular, the international consultant is expected to deliver the below outputs. Output 1: Energy data collection The consultant will coach field investigators and ensure the quality of primary data collection at the identified facilities. Deliverable 1: The consultant must prepare a detailed report and Excel database covering: • Primary data/information collection and analysis at health-care facility level in the identified priority health-care facilities. Deliverable 1.1: Review and present qualitative and quantitative baseline of the situation on: • Existing energy systems and their operational status. • Facility layouts, buildings and electricity availability in each building. • Inventories and conditions of medical equipment and appliances. • Electrical wiring and infrastructure. • Facility infrastructure and suitability for solar-panel installation. • Water-supply systems. • Road access, mounting options and space for batteries and inverters. • Requirements for wiring renovation, replacement or expansion. • Photographs of relevant infrastructure and systems. Data collection may be supported by an online tool. Output 2: Energy-health needs assessments Deliverable 2: The consultant will conduct or supervise an energy-health needs assessment for each facility. Deliverable 2.1: Prepare an assessment report and Excel file. The assessment will include: • Evaluate existing energy systems and identify gaps and challenges. • Estimate current and future electricity demand, include requirements for water pumping and purification, internet connectivity and other relevant services. • Classify requirements as critical or non-critical. • Inventory medical equipment and assess functionality and compare e
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