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Renewable Energy Specialist

Panamá

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Panamá
  • Grade: Mid level - SB-5 (SC10/SC11), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UNIT
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background

Following the approval of Cabinet, the Bahrain’s Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) was established in November 2014 by way of a formal agreement between the Minister of Energy and the UNDP to promote sustainable energy policies and practices in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The key objectives of SEU are to develop a cohesive sustainable energy policy framework to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation in the country. The unit will also work towards bridging the legal, institutional, and capacity gaps in order for the Bahrain energy sector to meet the future challenges. SEU is the entity mandated to lead and promote energy efficiency practices, transfer and diffuse renewable energy technologies and draft related policies and regulatory frameworks in close coordination with stakeholders and partners in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

In October 2016, SEU finalized preparation of two national policy documents for the Kingdom of Bahrain: the National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP); and the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP). NREAP and NEEAP set out national renewable energy and energy efficiency targets, and detail policies and actions to achieve those targets, that the SEU will have to promote and support.

The SEU is seeking a qualified renewable energy specialist to provide expert services on all matters related to the development, follow-up and implementation of NEEAP and all other aspects related to energy efficiency improvement in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to SEU and the related government institutions in the implementation and enforcement of the renewable energy action plans, policies and regulations.
  • Review specifications, estimates, feasibility studies, tender  documents  and  work schedules.
  • Lead the research and analysis pertaining to renewable energy.
  • Coordinate and supervise the work of consultants.
  • Undertake energy surveys/site inspections and visits to local stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Promote renewable energy awareness via events such as presentations and workshops.
  • Promote replication and upscaling of successful renewable energy pilot projects and initiatives across the Kingdom.
  • Lead the development of plans, concept notes, policy briefs, proposals and recommendations on accelerating renewable energy development.
  • Disseminate lessons learned and best practices to policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Incorporate key technical, economic, social, financial, and crosscutting issues into programs/projects.
  • Draft analytical reports describing the impact and progress made relative to program objectives, identify any gaps and emerging operational issues, and formulate recommendations for program improvement.
  • Mentor and supervise the work of junior staff.
  • Represent SEU at national and international meetings and events.
  • Investigate best practices on funding options and propose applicable funding mechanisms for renewable energy initiatives.
  • Organize and support capacity building and training activities for government and non-government stakeholders.
  • Perform any other duties relevant to renewable energy aspects upon request of SEU.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Management and Leadership 

  • Good managerial and leading skills;
  • Demonstrate strong coordination and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work as a part of a team, sharing information and coordinating efforts within the team;
  • Consistently approaches to work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude;
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Communication 

  • Good communication skill both in writing and oral including networking and interpersonal skills;
  • Proven ability to persuade and influence others to cooperate.

Client Orientation

  •  Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
  • Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
  • Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients; 
  • Proven ability to build strong relations with partners, clients for positive feedback;
  • Ability to undertake and apply gender analysis to ensure gender equitable solutions

Partnership

  •  Build, coordinate and advise on strategic and programmatic partnership
  • Facilitate the engagement of major stakeholders or groups in environment and sustainable development decision making, their access to and sharing of information for effective compliance.

Communication and Outreach

  • Advise on the development and management of the Facility’s communication strategy, outreach campaigns and activities to raise the Facility’s profile at the national and international levels.

Professionalism

  • Demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter
  • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
  • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively and demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
  • Willing to undertake other assignments as provided by the Head of the Facility

Leadership

  • Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives,
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support,
  • Drives for change and improvements,
  • Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Judgment/Decision-making

  • Identifies the key issues in a complex situation,
  • Gathers relevant information before making a decision,
  • Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them,
  • Proposes a course of action based on all available information,
  • Checks assumptions against facts

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
  • Master degree in electrical engineering, mechanicl egineering,economics, environmental science, energy policy or in any other related field.

Experience:
  • At least 10 years of experience with minimum 5 years experience in renewable energy;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of developing cost benefit analysis of energy efficiency investments, developing energy efficiency schemes and policy tools;
  • A solid understanding of energy efficiency market, sources and legislation. The candidate shall have the experience and skills in facilitating the development of multi-stakeholders processes;
  • Ability to explain technical information to people without technical knowledge;
  • Ability to calculate energy savings and greenhouse gas emission reduction for energy efficiency projects. The candidate will have a strong understanding of various business models, policy options and financing schemes for sustainable energy solutions;
  • Strong research, analysis and writing skills;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of developing energy efficiency projects.
  • Familiarity with the sustainable development goals 2030, specifically knowledge on goal 7 is an advantage.

Language Requirements:
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset.

-Bahrani and Non-Bahranis may apply

Disclaimer

Full Terms of Reference and details may be downloaded from: http://www.bh.undp.org/content/bahrain/en/home/operations/jobs

Interested and qualified candidates are required to create a personal profile through the link provided above and to attach the CV and an application letter for the job; noting that only electronic applications submitted through the website, no later than 19th February 2018 to be considered.

Applications that do not meet job requirements will NOT be considered.

United Nations Development Programme  in the Kingdom of Bahrain is an employer committed to gender equality and to providing equal opportunities for all.

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