CONSULTANCY:PRODUCTION OF AN ANALYSIS OF ZIMBABWE’S READINESS FOR A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Zimbabwe Environmental Law As…
- Expires 03 Oct 2022
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
• BACKGROUND
Climate change poses an existential threat to the way of life through the increase of climate change-induced disasters such as extreme weather events leading to flooding and droughts. Whilst Zimbabwe’s greenhouse gas emissions are low in comparison to other developed countries, the country’s vulnerabilities are exacerbated by low socioeconomic infrastructure and development. The 2015 Paris Agreement underscores the need for a transition towards a more sustainable and zero carbon economy for all, which will help in combating climate change and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The just energy transition for Zimbabwe requires considering key aspects which include energy access for energy insecure communities, opportunities for technology transfer, an enabling renewable energy investment environment and the effects on the labour markets that are involved in the fossil industry value chains. Citizen engagement, participation and access to information in energy transition decision-making, discussions and programmes also feature as important for achieving a just transition. This means key sectors including the mining sector and the energy sector need to be at the centre of this shift. One of the key messages at COP26 was to encourage parties to move away from the use of fossilised fuels toward renewable energies. This business unusual approach can result in countries such as Zimbabwe managing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from mining and other activities. This will be vital in keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial level. Some of the critical contemplations for Zimbabwe involve when this will happen, how it will happen and if there are the necessary elements to implement this transition.
Based on this context, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) seeks to assess Zimbabwe’s preparedness to move away from the use of coal and other fossil fuels for power production through a critical analysis of current political or economic factors, practices, programmes, legal frameworks and policies that can help promote or may hinder transition to a just transition. The study will assess the current energy and renewable laws, independent power producers’ agreements and policies that can promote the energy transition.
• Main objective
To develop a comprehensive analysis of Zimbabwe’s readiness for a just energy transition
• Specific objectives
• Provide a conceptual background to the just energy transition
• Identify and assess the legal and policy framework in Zimbabwe on energy production, renewable energy generation and investments in the sector that can hinder or facilitate a just transition
• Analyse the avenues and opportunities for investment in clean energy in Zimbabwe and the role that can be played by the private sector in promoting a just transition;
• Classify and analyse the institutions regulating and implementing energy production in Zimbabwe specifically identifying avenues to strengthen their role in promoting a just transition e. g Ministry of Environment, ZERA, ZIDA, etc
• Add recommendations to promote a just energy transition in Zimbabwe that positions Zimbabwe to implement its Nationally Determined Contributions and other climate laws and policies from a human rights lens.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Key deliverables
• Production of an analysis paper on Zimbabwe’s readiness for a just energy transition in line with the specific terms of reference.
• Include comparative analyses from other jurisdictions.
• Guard against plagiarism and reference sources.
• Time frame
The study should be completed within 1 month of signing the contract with the Consultant.
Qualifications and Experience
At least five years’ experience in energy planning, environmental policy and planning, climate change and renewable energy. Applications will be considered from applicants with a minimum of a Master's degree in any one or more of the following areas: law, renewable energy engineering, environmental planning and policy, public policy, or any other relevant field. The ability to research, write, review, and produce high-quality work, competency in clear, concise documenting in plain English.
How to Apply
Persons with demonstrable experience in conducting similar work are encouraged to submit: An Expression of Interest (EOI) which is not more than 3 pages. The EOI must detail the applicant’s understanding of the TORs, costs; a summary of the applicant’s skills and experience relevant to conducting this kind of assignment; applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, with names of three referees and their contact details (email and phone). Applications that do not contain all the above documents will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered. Applications must be addressed to procurementzw@gmail.com by 3 October 2022. The title of the consultancy should be clearly stated in the email subject and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
