UNDP Advisor - Energy - Jobs in South Africa
UNDP Advisor - Energy - Jobs in South Africa
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN development system and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNDP’s policy work carried out at headquarter, regional and country office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum, from deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. Within this context, UNDP invests in a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
Substantive leadership and quality assurance of policy advisory services;
Coordination and delivery of technical assistance, policy development and programme support;
Substantive leadership for content development and curation of tools and resources, from across UNDP’s network of expertise;
Knowledge management and community of practice networking;
Representation, advocacy, and partner engagement for effective policy positioning in the region.
Requirements
Masters degree in energy, sustainable development, economics, environment, finance or any other relevant field.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in energy in either public sectors (national or multilateral, including UN), private (academia, non-governmental sector, corporate), with increasing level of responsibility.
Excellent negotiating and communication skills and ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners (public, private, academic, civil society, business community leaders).
Proven track record of management and resource mobilization skills.
Working experience in Africa required.
Country level experience advising governments and other relevant national actors on energy matters would be an asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 7th August, 2019.
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Advisor - Energy - Jobs in South Africa
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