Anselm Simon
Cunupia
Summary
Experienced Project Development Specialist and Manager with over 7 years of experience in developing and implementing projects for multilateral organizations including UNDP and GEF. Demonstrated success in project document development, stakeholder management, and co-financing negotiation. Strong background in climate change mitigation, energy efficiency initiatives, and quality management systems. Proven track record in developing baseline analyses, theories of change, and comprehensive project frameworks that align with international standards and national development priorities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Project Manager - Energy Efficiency Through Low-Carbon Technologies in the RAC Sector Project
UNDP
08.2020 - Current
- Manage and coordinate day-to-day project activities, including supervision of project consultants
- Organize and facilitate Steering Committee meetings and stakeholder consultations
- Foster and establish links with related national and regional projects, and other international programmes
- Identify long-term sources of funding and establish linkages with International Financial Institutions (IFIs)
- Finalize Terms of Reference for consultants and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with UNDP requirements for budget planning, financial management, and reporting
- Prepare and submit monthly reports, quarterly progress reports, annual reports, and other documentation
- Supervise project personnel and ensure timely implementation of project activities
Quality Assurance Officer
National Training Agency
07.2014 - 08.2021
- Project Lead for the Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17024:2012 Management Systems
- Conducted External verification training for the Dominican Coalition of Service Industries
- Developed Auditor refresher training for the Quality Assurance and Accreditation department
- Audited Management Systems of TVET Training Providers
- Developed implementation plan for ISO 17024:2012 management system leading to accreditation
Individual Consultant - Hydrofluorocarbon Market Survey
UNDP
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Coordinated the development of Trinidad and Tobago's National Cooling Strategy
- Conducted baseline study and stakeholder engagements
- Secured cabinet approval for the National Cooling Plan
National Project Preparation Coordinator - Energy Efficiency Through Low-Carbon Technologies
UNDP
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed the Project Document (ProDoc) for the GEF-6 project - Energy Efficiency through Low-Carbon Technologies in the RAC Sector
- Conducted baseline review and update of policy, legal/regulatory, and institutional frameworks
- Coordinated and conducted Theory of Change stakeholder engagements and analysis
- Negotiated 21M USD in Co-financing and acquired signed co-financing letters from stakeholders
- Developed Terms of Reference (TORs) for Project Staff and technical support
- Developed stakeholder management plan and established the directory of stakeholders
- Contributed to the development of the project results framework
- Identified risks associated with project implementation and addressed risks identified during environmental and social screening
- Consolidated technical and consultation inputs from national stakeholders, UNDP, GEF Secretariat, STAP and GEF Council into a cohesive UNDP ProDoc
- Prepared GEF CEO Endorsement Request and related documentation
Project Team Lead for Professional Certification Project
National Training Agency
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented a Professional Certification Scheme (PCS) for the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning industry
- Developed project implementation plan for ISO 17024:2012 management system leading to accreditation
- Coordinated stakeholder consultations and secured buy-in from industry partners
Inspector I
Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Developed proposal and acquired both board and ministerial approval for the Automated Information Management Systems Project (A.I.M.S)
- Developed and implemented project plans for ISO 17020:2012 management system leading to accreditation
- Led the implementation of ISO 17020:2012 Management System
- Developed Work Instructions for the Quality Management System
- Involved in the development of Project Proposals, RFPs, Project Planning and Scheduling
Education
MSc. - Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management
University of Trinidad and Tobago
11.2008
BSc. - Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry Minor
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine12.2006
Skills
- ProDoc development
- Theory of change formulation
- Results framework design
- Consultation facilitation
- Multi-sectoral engagement
- Consensus building
- Co-financing negotiation
- ISO 9001
- ISO 17020
- ISO 17024 implementation
- Energy efficiency
- HFCs
- Cooling sector
- SIDS vulnerabilities
- Root cause analysis
- Statistical methods
- Quality control
- Planning
- Risk analysis
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Reporting
Websites
Certification
- PRINCE2 Foundation Certification, 2023
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification, in progress
- Project DPro: Project Management for Development Professionals, 2021
- Certificate in Process Operations - University of Trinidad and Tobago, 2015
- American National Standards Institute, ISO 17024:2012 Training, 2015
- International Standards Organization ISO 17020:2012 Training, 2013
- QMS - Lead Auditor ISO 9001 - International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA), 2012
- Root Cause Analysis - Premier Quality Services Limited, 2011
- Statistical Sampling Methods / Statistical Process Control, 2011
Baseline Situation Analysis Experience
- GEF-6 Project Baseline Assessment, UNDP, 2018-2019, Comprehensive baseline assessment of policy, legal/regulatory, and institutional frameworks for energy efficiency in the RAC sector, Stakeholder consultations, document review, gap analysis, and needs assessment, Robust baseline that informed project design and theory of change
- Hydrofluorocarbon Market Survey, UNDP, 2020, Market analysis of HFC consumption patterns and efficiency standards in cooling technologies, Market surveys, stakeholder interviews, data collection and analysis, Data-driven baseline for National Cooling Strategy development
- ISO Management System Gap Analysis, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards/National Training Agency, 2013-2016, Baseline assessment for ISO 17020:2012 and ISO 17024:2012 implementation, Process mapping, document review, gap analysis, Comprehensive baseline that informed implementation planning and resource allocation
Languages
English, Native
References
Professional references available upon request.
Caribbean Climate Change Experience
- National Cooling Strategy Development, UNDP Trinidad and Tobago, 2020, Development of a comprehensive strategy addressing climate impacts of the cooling sector in Trinidad and Tobago, with specific focus on HFC phase-down and energy efficiency improvements, Cabinet-approved strategy aligned with national climate commitments
- Energy Efficiency in the RAC Sector Project, UNDP/GEF, 2018 - Present, Project designed to address specific climate vulnerabilities in the Caribbean through energy efficiency interventions in the cooling sector, Comprehensive project addressing both climate mitigation and adaptation in a SIDS context
- Climate Change Mitigation Through RAC Sector Reform, UNDP, 2018-2021, Work focused on transitioning the RAC sector to low-GWP refrigerants while improving energy efficiency, directly addressing the unique climate challenges of Caribbean SIDS, Developed framework for technology transfer and capacity building in climate-friendly cooling technologies
Project Development Experience
- GEF-6 Energy Efficiency through Low-Carbon Technologies in the RAC Sector, National Project Preparation Coordinator, UNDP Trinidad and Tobago, Global Environment Facility (GEF), $21 million USD (including co-financing), 06/01/18, 07/31/19, Comprehensive project to promote energy efficiency in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector through policy reform, capacity building, and technology demonstration, Developed full project document, conducted stakeholder consultations, secured co-financing, and prepared all documentation for GEF CEO endorsement, Successfully approved project currently under implementation
- National Cooling Strategy of Trinidad and Tobago, Project Development Consultant, UNDP Trinidad and Tobago, Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, 03/01/20, 07/31/20, National strategy to address energy efficiency and climate impacts of cooling technologies, Conducted baseline assessment, stakeholder consultations, and drafted comprehensive strategy document, Strategy approved by Cabinet for national implementation
- Professional Certification Scheme for RAC Technicians, Project Team Lead, National Training Agency, National implementation project, 04/01/16, 03/31/18, Development of certification framework for refrigeration and air conditioning technicians to improve service quality and environmental performance, Designed project framework, implementation methodology, and stakeholder engagement strategy, Successfully implemented certification scheme adopted by industry
- Implementation of ISO 17020:2012 Management System, Project Lead, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards, 01/01/12, 12/31/14, Development and implementation of quality management system for inspection activities, Developed project implementation plan, conducted gap analysis, and led implementation team, Successful implementation leading to accreditation readiness
Timeline
National Project Manager - Energy Efficiency Through Low-Carbon Technologies in the RAC Sector Project
UNDP
08.2020 - Current
Individual Consultant - Hydrofluorocarbon Market Survey
UNDP
03.2020 - 07.2020
National Project Preparation Coordinator - Energy Efficiency Through Low-Carbon Technologies
UNDP
06.2018 - 07.2019
Project Team Lead for Professional Certification Project
National Training Agency
04.2016 - 03.2018
Quality Assurance Officer
National Training Agency
07.2014 - 08.2021
Inspector I
Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards
09.2008 - 08.2014
MSc. - Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management
University of Trinidad and Tobago
BSc. - Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry Minor
University of the West Indies
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