Specialist Functions. An IPSA Holder is an individual engaged by UNDP for a defined period of time, in the framework of the awarded IPSA, to provide Specialist services such as expert advisory services, technical skills and/or knowledge services. Specialist services are typically performed by a recognized specialist or authority in a specific field and the services performed are mainly of an intellectual and varied character. Performance of specialist services involves the regular and consistent exercise of discretion and judgment and the output produced or the result accomplished cannot be standardized in relation to a given period of time. An IPSA Holder may supervise the technical functions of, and/or provide inputs to the performance evaluation of a staff member if the staff member’s terms of reference are of technical nature, as may be determined by the Head of the Business Unit, or his/her delegate. Types of IPSAs: Regular and Retainer Agreements; Office- and Home-based The IPSA agreement may not take the form of a lump sum agreement. In this case, an Individual Contract should be awarded within the framework of the applicable procurement process. The below is a summary of the types of IPSA engagements depending on the needs of the business unit: Type Use Period Location
Specialist Functions. 8a. Administer any potential Government- funded Xxxxx Xxxxxxx • Government may decide to create time-limited grant schemes offering centrally funded grants to Green Deal customers. Government may require the oversight body to provide support or monitoring of these schemes DECC will specify any such functions in advance and fully cover any costs 8b. Design and Operate and Green Deal brokerage system • The Government is developing a brokerage system to bring ECO support and Green Deal finance together to fund packages of energy efficiency measures in properties, where the two systems can best work together. In the event that a decision is taken to set up a brokerage system, and depending on any model then chosen, the design and operation of the brokerage system may be included as part of the Oversight Body’s function. • This brokerage will likely consist of 2 parts a) the IT elements of a trading platform, and b) the administration of brokerage IT platform and any other additional management or oversight functions. DECC may procure separately for the design and build of the IT elements. The Green Deal Oversight Body may be asked to manage the brokerage which may include some or all of the following functions: o Management of the IT platform (ownership or hosting, or oversight of a sub- contract/3rd party internet-based platform, Output Regular reports to DECC and ECO Administration on the trades done through brokerage. including ensuring registration, passwords, access and effective running of the system). o Providing a function to match buyer and seller deals. This may be part of the automated IT system or the running and management of regular exchanges or auctions. It may potentially involve setting prices in conjunction with DECC. o Potentially management of payments and transactions, and/or the holding of ECO funds pending verification of delivery of contracted insulation delivery. o Drafting, owning and updating any standard contracts, and potentially signing contracts (e.g. broker/energy company; broker/Green Deal Provider) and accepting delivery risk, and/or adjudicating disputes and implementing penalties. o Providing data to DECC and ECO Administration on the trades done through brokerage (volumes, costs), seller and buyer data, and possibly delivered/undelivered trades, contractual issues, disputes or other relevant information depending on the brokerage model.
Specialist Functions. An IPSA Holder is an individual engaged by UNDP for a defined period of time, in the framework of the awarded IPSA, to provide Specialist services such as expert advisory services, technical skills and/or knowledge services. Specialist services are typically performed by a recognized specialist or authority in a specific field and the services performed are mainly of an intellectual and varied character. Performance of specialist services involves the regular and consistent exercise of discretion and judgment and the output produced or the result accomplished cannot be standardized in relation to a given period of time. An IPSA Holder may supervise the technical functions of, and/or provide inputs to the performance evaluation of a staff member if the staff member’s terms of reference are of technical nature, as may be determined by the Head of the Business Unit, or his/her delegate.
Specialist Functions. An IPSA holder is an individual engaged by UNDP for a defined period of time, in the framework of the awarded IPSA, to provide Specialist services such as expert advisory services, technical skills and/or knowledge services. Specialist services are typically performed by a recognized specialist or authority in a specific field and the services performed are mainly of an intellectual and varied character. Performance of specialist services involves the regular and consistent exercise of discretion and judgment and the output produced or the result accomplished cannot be standardized in relation to a given period of time. An IPSA holder may supervise the technical functions of, and/or provide inputs to the performance evaluation of a staff member if the staff member’s terms of reference are of technical nature, as may be determined by the Head of the Business Unit, or his/her delegate. Types of IPSAs: Regular and Retainer Agreements; Office- and Home-based The IPSA agreement may not take the form of a lump sum agreement. In this case, an Individual Contract should be awarded within the framework of the applicable procurement process. The below is a summary of the types of IPSA engagements depending on the needs of the business unit: Type Use Period Location Regular Regular functions and duration Longer-term for continuous use of a minimum period of 6 months Office- or Home-based Retainer or Short-term Used as needed, based on daily rate Short-term for use up to a total of 6 months (130 working days) per calendar year IPSA agreements other than retainer or short-term agreements are referred to as “Regular” agreements. Regular IPSAs are to be used when services are required on a more continuous basis throughout the project periods. Payments are made at the end of each calendar month.
