British High Commission Social Development Adviser - Just Energy Transition Partnership - Jobs in South Africa
British High Commission Social Development Adviser - Just Energy Transition Partnership - Jobs in South Africa
Main purpose of job:We are seeking to recruit a Grade 7 Country Based Social Development Adviser (SDA) to work on driving gender, equalities and social inclusion within a new partnership intended to transform the energy sector in South Africa.
At COP26 in Glasgow, in November 2021, South Africa, the UK, France, Germany, US and the EU agreed to form a Just Energy Transition Partnership. The JETP aims to support a ground-breaking commitment by South Africa to transform its energy sector away from coal and towards renewables becoming, over time, a low emission, climate resilient economy.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a top UK Government and international priority that will have real world impact, and address a major contributor to climate change. The Political Declaration signed at COP26 by South Africa and the International Partners Group (UK, France, Germany, US, EU) aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of South Africa’s economy, with a focus on the electricity system, to help it achieve the ambitious goals set out in its updated Nationally Determined Contribution emissions goals.
It will mobilise an initial commitment of $8.5 billion for the first phase of financing. The Political Declaration envisages preparation and endorsement of a JET investment plan within 12 months which needs to cover the following 5 areas:
Eskom restructuring (financial and operational);
Wider power sector reform including private sector participation;
Coal plant decommissioning;
Just transition for mining areas;
New industries (EV and hydrogen)
The postholder will bolster the HMG team that will be helping to develop the South Africa JETP Investment Plan by November 2022. The postholder will provide technical social development advice across the team including on gender equality, inclusion of marginalised groups, community participation and domestic accountability. The postholder will work closely with the SDA within the Human development group, with the Disability Champion and Safeguarding Risk Owner for the post.
The HMG JETP ‘team’ has been largely virtual, comprised of FCDO, BEIS, DIT and Cabinet Office. The bulk of our leads are based in the British High Commission Pretoria, which also acts as project leader, with additional support in our UK HQs.
We also work with HMG representatives to African and multilateral financing institutions, such as the African Development Bank and World Bank. Collectively, we report to the FCDO Director for Africa (West and Southern) in her role as HMG South Africa JETP SRO who, in turn, coordinates closely with our High Commissioner to South Africa and the UK COP Envoy.
Roles and responsibilities:
This post holder will play an important role in leading our understanding of the “Just” part of JET P, with a focus on the UK’s commitment to gender, equalities and social inclusion
Understanding priorities around labour, communities and Civil Society participation, as well as gender, equalities and inclusion challenges in South Africa
Working with all partners (academic, civil society, government) to develop rigorous social and political analysis and to fill any sector specific analytical gaps required to define the focus on equalities and inclusion and the “just” nature of the investment plan
Providing a clear analysis of benefits and risks (including economic, social, environmental and safeguarding) in the proposed investment plan, and lead on developing and implementing mitigation activities
Understanding the dynamics within the affected local communities and identifying where, on the basis of evidence
and gap-analysis, the UK can provide support
Proactive member of the JET Partnership virtual HMG team
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Strong social development experience who is able to provide clear and high quality technical advice across a range of thematic areas
Demonstrable leader in promoting Diversity & Inclusion
Experience of community engagement during periods of significant change to lives and livelihoods
Broad understanding of the required energy transition
Excellent organisational skills and ability to drive progress across multiple workstreams, to meet both long- and short-term goals
Experience of working collaboratively across teams and with external partners
Excellent communication and relationship building skills and experience of working with Government agencies, the MDBs and other donors
Experience of undertaking and managing social development analysis and solution-focused and creative thinking on policy and programming issues
Ability to accessibly communicate complex issues to diverse stakeholders
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
A demonstrable track record of delivering social development outcomes at Expert Level, through strong capability in the Social Development competencies. More information is available in the Social Development Technical Competency Framework (TCF). (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfid-technical-competency-frameworks)
Previous experience and understanding of the South African labour market and related inequalities
Required behaviours
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
Additional information
Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British High Commission/Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
The current legacy DFID Terms and Conditions of Employment will apply to all internal locally employed staff on promotion and new entrants subject to local employment labour law.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to 1. Obtain the relevant permit, 2. Pay fees for the permit, 3. Make arrangements to relocate & 4. Meet the costs to relocation
The British High Commission/Embassy does not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
Current employees (CBS) transferring between departments need to obtain a new police clearance/certificate of good conduct to be successful appointed to the position.
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How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Social Development Adviser - Just Energy Transition Partnership Jobs in South Africa
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