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Mission and objectives
Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in line with the priorities outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan, the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) supports the Arab States region to achieve sustainable development by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and building resilience to crises and shocks.
In addition to its presence in New York, RBAS has its main office in the Regional Hub based in Amman, Jordan with some staff based in Beirut (Lebanon) and Dubai (UAE).
The Amman Regional Hub hosts regional initiatives under the Regional Programme for Arab States 2022-2025 which touches upon the following areas of work: governance and anti-corruption, regional cooperation for the reduction of poverty and inequality, knowledge economy, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, climate security, youth engagement and empowerment, gender equality, resilience building, among others.
In addition to its presence in New York, RBAS has its main office in the Regional Hub based in Amman, Jordan with some staff based in Beirut (Lebanon) and Dubai (UAE).
The Amman Regional Hub hosts regional initiatives under the Regional Programme for Arab States 2022-2025 which touches upon the following areas of work: governance and anti-corruption, regional cooperation for the reduction of poverty and inequality, knowledge economy, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, climate security, youth engagement and empowerment, gender equality, resilience building, among others.
Context
This UNV assignment is part of UNDP Jordan’s Climate and Energy Portfolio, which supports national efforts to advance sustainable, low-carbon, and climate-resilient development pathways, in alignment with Jordan’s Vision for Economic Modernization, National Climate Change Policy (2022–2050), Jordan Energy Strategy Action Plan (2020 – 2030) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
In light of ongoing energy supply challenges and increasing demand pressures, Jordan is actively pursuing energy diversification, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced resilience of its energy systems. Within this context, UNDP plays a catalytic role in supporting the Government of Jordan to accelerate the energy transition, mobilize climate finance, and strengthen institutional and policy frameworks.
The UNV Energy Specialist will contribute to advancing energy transition, energy efficiency, and climate finance initiatives, including support to ongoing and pipeline programmes such as:
1. Sustainable Energy Investment Accelerator (SEIA), aimed at strengthening the investment
environment and developing bankable clean energy projects
2. Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund (EERF), promoting sustainable cooling and energy
efficiency solutions in Tourism sector
3. NDC 3.0 development and implementation, including integration of energy targets and
mitigation measures
4. Public sector energy efficiency initiatives and the development of potential Super ESCO
models to scale up energy efficiency investments
The assignment will also contribute to the development of investment-ready project pipelines, support innovative financing mechanisms, and promote integrated solutions that link energy, climate, and economic development priorities.
The UN Volunteer will support collaboration and coordination with key national counterparts, including:
1-Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR)
2- Ministry of Environment (MoEnv)
3- Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF)
4- Other relevant public institutions, private sector actors, development partners, and financial
institutions
The UN Volunteer will work under the supervision of the Team Leader of the Climate and Energy Portfolio, and in close coordination with UNDP project teams and national stakeholders. The role will contribute to strengthening partnerships, enhancing technical delivery, and ensuring alignment between national priorities and international climate commitments.
National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:
• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,145.08;
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free Medical and life insurance; and
• Free access to different learning platforms.
In light of ongoing energy supply challenges and increasing demand pressures, Jordan is actively pursuing energy diversification, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced resilience of its energy systems. Within this context, UNDP plays a catalytic role in supporting the Government of Jordan to accelerate the energy transition, mobilize climate finance, and strengthen institutional and policy frameworks.
The UNV Energy Specialist will contribute to advancing energy transition, energy efficiency, and climate finance initiatives, including support to ongoing and pipeline programmes such as:
1. Sustainable Energy Investment Accelerator (SEIA), aimed at strengthening the investment
environment and developing bankable clean energy projects
2. Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund (EERF), promoting sustainable cooling and energy
efficiency solutions in Tourism sector
3. NDC 3.0 development and implementation, including integration of energy targets and
mitigation measures
4. Public sector energy efficiency initiatives and the development of potential Super ESCO
models to scale up energy efficiency investments
The assignment will also contribute to the development of investment-ready project pipelines, support innovative financing mechanisms, and promote integrated solutions that link energy, climate, and economic development priorities.
The UN Volunteer will support collaboration and coordination with key national counterparts, including:
1-Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR)
2- Ministry of Environment (MoEnv)
3- Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF)
4- Other relevant public institutions, private sector actors, development partners, and financial
institutions
The UN Volunteer will work under the supervision of the Team Leader of the Climate and Energy Portfolio, and in close coordination with UNDP project teams and national stakeholders. The role will contribute to strengthening partnerships, enhancing technical delivery, and ensuring alignment between national priorities and international climate commitments.
National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:
• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,145.08;
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free Medical and life insurance; and
• Free access to different learning platforms.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the Climate and Energy Portfolio, the UNV Energy Specialist will perform the following functions:
- Energy Transition & Technical Support
1- Conduct mapping and assessment of energy demand, consumption pattern and impacts of energy constraints across key sectors (e.g. water, industry, municipalities and public services).
2- Provide technical support to the design and implementation of energy transition and energy efficiency initiatives.
3- Support development of investment-ready energy project pipelines (renewable energy, energy efficiency, cooling, demand-side management)
4- Contribute to technical assessments, feasibility analyses, and sector diagnostics.
- Climate Policy & NDC Support
1- Support alignment of energy interventions with national policies, including NDC 3.0 and long-term energy and climate strategies.
2- Contribute to policy analysis and advisory on energy transition and decarbonization pathways.
2- Assist in integrating energy priorities into national planning frameworks including the Economic Modernization Vision.
- Climate Finance & Project Development
1- Support the design and implementation of climate finance initiatives (e.g., SEIA, EERF).
2-Contribute to preparation of concept notes, project documents (PIFs/ProDocs), and donor proposals.
3- Assist in identifying financing opportunities and engaging with development partners and financial institutions.
- Stakeholder Coordination & Partnerships
1- Facilitate coordination with national stakeholders (MEMR, MoEnv, JREEEF, private sector, financial institutions).
2- Support organization of technical meetings, workshops, and consultations.
3- Strengthen partnerships and stakeholder engagement for energy and climate initiatives.
- Monitoring, Reporting & Knowledge Management
1- Support monitoring and reporting of project activities, ensuring timely delivery of outputs.
2- Contribute to preparation of progress reports, knowledge products, and communication materials.
3- Document lessons learned and best practices.
- Cross-Cutting Priorities
1- Support integration of gender equality and social inclusion into energy programming
2- Promote digitalization and innovation where relevant
- UNV Contribution (Volunteerism)
1- Promote volunteerism through active engagement with UNV initiatives
2- Contribute to knowledge sharing, documentation, and outreach activities
- Energy Transition & Technical Support
1- Conduct mapping and assessment of energy demand, consumption pattern and impacts of energy constraints across key sectors (e.g. water, industry, municipalities and public services).
2- Provide technical support to the design and implementation of energy transition and energy efficiency initiatives.
3- Support development of investment-ready energy project pipelines (renewable energy, energy efficiency, cooling, demand-side management)
4- Contribute to technical assessments, feasibility analyses, and sector diagnostics.
- Climate Policy & NDC Support
1- Support alignment of energy interventions with national policies, including NDC 3.0 and long-term energy and climate strategies.
2- Contribute to policy analysis and advisory on energy transition and decarbonization pathways.
2- Assist in integrating energy priorities into national planning frameworks including the Economic Modernization Vision.
- Climate Finance & Project Development
1- Support the design and implementation of climate finance initiatives (e.g., SEIA, EERF).
2-Contribute to preparation of concept notes, project documents (PIFs/ProDocs), and donor proposals.
3- Assist in identifying financing opportunities and engaging with development partners and financial institutions.
- Stakeholder Coordination & Partnerships
1- Facilitate coordination with national stakeholders (MEMR, MoEnv, JREEEF, private sector, financial institutions).
2- Support organization of technical meetings, workshops, and consultations.
3- Strengthen partnerships and stakeholder engagement for energy and climate initiatives.
- Monitoring, Reporting & Knowledge Management
1- Support monitoring and reporting of project activities, ensuring timely delivery of outputs.
2- Contribute to preparation of progress reports, knowledge products, and communication materials.
3- Document lessons learned and best practices.
- Cross-Cutting Priorities
1- Support integration of gender equality and social inclusion into energy programming
2- Promote digitalization and innovation where relevant
- UNV Contribution (Volunteerism)
1- Promote volunteerism through active engagement with UNV initiatives
2- Contribute to knowledge sharing, documentation, and outreach activities
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