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2026/IATTDOTNAFEEIU/14654

Job offer type
Experts

Type of contract
Service contract

Activity sectors
Climate and Energy

Deadline date
2026/02/13 18:00

Duration of the assignment
Beaded expertise

Contract
Freelancer

Duration
5 months

Mission description

Strategic and political support

  • Assistance in the development, revision and implementation of national and sectoral strategies, roadmaps and programs on energy efficiency.
  • Analyzing current policies (Urban Planning Norms (Building Codes) and Regulations in the Field of Energy Efficiency, Strategies and Legislative Documents in the Field of Energy Efficiency), identifying bottlenecks and formulating recommendations for their improvement.

Regulatory and technical assistance

  • Support for the development and if necessary, amendment of existing regulations, methodologies, technical regulations and standards in the field of energy efficiency.
  • Adaptation of international approaches (EU Directives, ISO 50001, ISO 52000 and IPMVP, etc.) to the conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Institutional development

  • Recommendations for optimizing the Agency’s organizational structure, internal documentation and management procedures.
  • Development of regulations, functional responsibilities and procedures (SOPs) for effective operational activities.
  • Contributing to the development of the Agency’s Strategic Action Plan (3–5 years) and annual operational plans.
  • Advisingon human resource development and staff allocation based on identified functional needs.
  • Supporting communication between Agency and relevant ministries, regulators etc.

Coordination of donor and international programs

  • Support in cooperation with international financial institutions, donors and technical partners (AFD, EBRD, GIZ, UNDP, World Bank, etc.).
  • Preparation of technical specifications and participation in the development of applications for international funding.

Support for project implementation

  • Support for data collection in the various national institutions
  • Support for the implementation of pilot and investment projects in the field of energy efficiency.
  • Evaluation and verification of results, including energy savings and GHG emission reductions.
  • Support for the implementation of an MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) component for Energy Efficiency actions.

Training and knowledge transfer

  • Conducting trainings, workshops and mentoring for Agency employees.
  • Development of training materials and teaching aids.
  • Preparing a comprehensive capacity development plan including training modules, mentoring sessions, and study tours.

No.

Result

Completion date

1

Work plan and key performance indicators (KPIs) to be assessed at the end of the appointment.

During the first week

2

Analytical report on the institutional development of the Agency

Until the end of the 2nd month

3

Recommendations and draft regulatory and technical documents

During the term of the contract

4

Final report with an assessment of the results achieved and recommendations

Upon completion of the contract

5

Monthly progress report per tasks

Every month

 

Project or context description

The Republic of Uzbekistan is implementing large-scale reforms to improve energy efficiency, sustainable energy supply, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The National Agency for Energy Efficiency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan is an authorized body responsible for implementing the unified state policy in the field of energy efficiency in the country, in accordance with Presidential Decree PF-63 dated March 27, 2025, Cabinet Resolution No. 292 dated May 2, and the Cabinet Resolution of October 24.

The Agency’s primary goal is to optimize energy consumption in social facilities and residential buildings, reduce energy losses, introduce modern technologies, and strengthen energy security.

Presidential Decree PF-63 entrusts the Agency with strategic tasks, such as developing state policy, improving the regulatory and legal framework, establishing energy audit and monitoring systems, and expanding international cooperation.

Cabinet Resolution No. 292 reinforces the Agency’s functions and responsibility areas by defining its organizational structure (see Annex). Currently, NAEE consist from head office in Tashkent with no regional offices. Cabinet Resolution No. 673 establishes the implementation of modern energy management mechanisms, strengthening energy efficiency standards, creating a Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system, and developing the Energy Service Company (ESCO) market.

Overall, these documents define that the unified objective of the Agency’s activities is to systematically manage and accelerate Uzbekistan’s transition toward energy efficiency and a competitive and sustainable economy. To successfully develop the energy efficiency institute and effectively coordinate national and international programs, the Agency requires an international advisor at the management level for strategic, regulatory, organizational, and project support. 

Expertise France is looking for an expert to support the Energy Efficiency Agency in matters of public policy development, institutional development, coordination of international programs, and implementation of energy efficiency projects in Uzbekistan, taking into account best international practices.

 

Required profile

  • Master's degree or higher in energy, sustainable development, public administration, economics or related disciplines;
  • At least 10 years of international experience in energy policy, energy efficiency, institutional reform or sustainable development;
  • Deep understanding and experience in applying international standards (EU Energy Efficiency Directive, ISO 50001, IPMVP, GHG Protocol);
  • Experience in interaction with government agencies, donors and IFIs (AFD, WB, EBRD, UNDP, etc.);
  • Experience in countries with transition economies (experience in Central Asia is an advantage);
  • Excellent command of English and Russian;
  • Developed skills in strategic thinking, writing policy and technical documents.

Additional information

Interaction format and reporting

  • The consultant will work in close coordination with the Director and key departments of the Agency.
  • At the beginning of each month EF, NAEE and consultant will discuss monthly priorities and expert prepare workplan indicating days needed for tasks;
  • Reporting is carried out monthly and quarterly in the form of brief reports on the progress of tasks. After submitting deliverables to NAEE and EF and positive feedback from those institution, consultant will send timesheets to EF for payment;  
  • All actions of the consultant must comply with the Expertise rules France on transparency, visualization and reporting.

Financing and payment

  • The contract is planned to be financed using the technical assistance from Expertise France.
  • Payment is made according to the purchase orders emitted.
  • In case of business trips (no more than three during assignment), all travel expenses are covered within the project budget according to the approved estimate.
  • The total budget for this assignment is EUR 60,000 for 60 working days. In average expert’s monthly level of efforts should not exceed 15 days/months.

Selection procedure

  • Potential candidates must provide:
    • Resume (CV);
    • Expression of Interest duly completed and signed (the corresponding document is available for download at the bottom of this page);
    • A brief concept (up to 2 pages) on the agency’s priority development areas in the field of energy efficiency improvement that includes the Agency's main annual actions and proposals for legislation based on foreign experience;
    • Financial proposal.

Selection criteria for applications

The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :

  • Candidate’s training/skills/experience

Deadline for application : 2026/02/13 18:00

File(s) attached : TOR for NAEE Advisor_VF.docx - DAJ_F043ENG_v05 - Expression of interest form.docx

Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :

  • democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
  • peace, stability, and security ;
  • climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
  • health and human development ;

In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results. 

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