Development of Tools for Calculating Energy Performance Buildings in ECOWAS Region

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) with support of the “Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie (ADEME)” is recruiting an International Expert to develop the tools calculation of energy performance in buildings for the ECOWAS Region. This action aims to provide support to Member States under the implementation of regional energy efficiency policy which was adopted by the Heads of State of the ECOWAS region.

Under the direct supervision of ECREEE, the consultant will take responsibility for the work which integrate the following aspects:

  • Bioclimatic building design;
  • Thermal characteristics of the building envelope;
  • Lighting and electrical appliances;
  • Ventilation and air-conditioning;
  • Occupancy patterns and indoor climate conditions;
  • Occupancy patterns and domestic hot water;
  • Renewable energy systems;
  • Conventional energy systems;
  • CO2 emissions.

The consultant is expected to have the following profile:

  • Individual consultant or consortium of consultants (contract will be made with the main consultant);
  • Demonstrate strong academic background in research and development software tools in energy management, energy efficiency, buildings and construction;
  • At least 10 years of consulting experience in development software tools, including energy performance calculation tools in hot country buildings;
  • knowledge in the energy efficiency implementation measures, energy economics in buildings;
  • Previous involvement in complex assignments with a similar scope;
  • Fluency in English and French.

Candidates should send their application (pdf format) to energyefficiency@ecreee.org

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