Kosovo Sustainable Energy Projects (KoSEP)

The main objective of the contract is to support the implementation of KOSEP and to assist in the preparation, successful implementation and verification by carrying out consultancy services to:

• market the Facility and ensure that the widest range of stakeholders are informed about the Facility and its benefits in order to ensure a prompt uptake of the financing and the related benefits;
• ensure that the technical criteria of the Facility are clearly defined, consistently applied and updated;
• ensure that a pipeline of eligible Sub-projects is developed under the SME window of the Facility and regularly updated
• provide help in developing Sub-projects for energy efficiency by supporting potential SME Sub-borrowers in identifying their investment requirements through informal consultations;
• enhance the implementation of the Facility so that potential Sub-borrowers are appraised, based on the eligibility requirements and Sub-loans are processed according to Facility procedures;
• establish an efficient tracking, monitoring and reporting system to ensure accurate data and standard forms are utilised; and

ensure that Grant funding is applied consistently in line with the eligibility criteria and is supported by an appropriate level of validation, to avoid misuse of the Grant.

• Overall project management
• Set up an operational base for Facility operation in Prishtina
• Design training materials and will provide training and transfer of skills workshops to banks, local engineers and companies borrowing under the Facility
• Draft an Operations Manual for the PFI’s personnel involved in the implementation of the Facility
• Design and agree with the EBRD and PFIs procedures for dealing with appeals and complaints
• Establish an efficient tracking, monitoring and reporting system to ensure accurate data and standard forms are utilised
• Establish a List of Eligible Materials and Equipment for Residential Energy Efficiency and a List of Eligible Installers
• Conduct Energy efficiency audits
• Develop standard templates and forms
• Develop and design a Standard Application Form for Energy Efficiency Loan (“SAF”)
• Develop and design a Request for Energy Efficiency Incentives after Completion Form (“RIC”)
• Maintain a Project Database (the “Database”) according to EBRD requirements
• Develop and implement a KoSEP marketing strategy
• Develop marketing material in compliance with EC and EBRD guidelines
• Assist the prospective Sub-borrowers in their applications (maintaining a telephone hotline, answering e-mails or other correspondence and using website to address FAQs)
• Liaise with the PFIs and with the EBRD as necessary and collaborate closely with PFIs to monitor the progress and implementation of the Facility