Global Expert, Energy Efficiency

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We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

WWF-Cambodia works to conserve the region’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife. WWF-Cambodia works on the ground and in partnership with Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Join the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations for the position of Global Expert, Energy Efficiency based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and together we can conserve our country’s rich biological diversity, through sustainable use of natural resources, and promote new opportunities for the benefit of all people, enhancing local livelihoods and contributing to poverty reduction in the Kingdom of Cambodia. **

I. Main function:

Coordination of, and support to, WWF offices on energy efficiency Provides strategic and tactical leadership and cohesive coordination in the internal development and external implementation of WWF’s energy efficiency agenda.

II. Main Responsibilities:

Lead, implement, and further develop the WWF Cool & Solar Initiative, including:

• developing strategic activities at the international level to deliver on the goals of the Initiative, ensuring they remain effective and appropriate within the context of WWF’s broader energy transition targets. This will be done in close cooperation the Manager, Applied Energy Solutions, who is providing hands-on support to WWF offices and partners to solarize and make offices and operations more efficient.
• integrating Cool & Solar in relevant WWF global work streams (ACAIs), such as One Planet Cities and the Africa Energy Access Initiative.
• building partnerships and co-create with like-minded organizations to maximize synergies and impact.
• contributing to, but not lead, WWF communications and fundraising efforts for the initiative.
• supporting WWF Network offices to develop and implement local adaptations of the Initiative. This includes providing strategic advice for the development of country - specific Cool & Solar programmes, securing south-south exchange within the WWF

Network, and contributing to proposal development in the context of country-led funding proposals.

Provide expertise and capacity building for the WWF Network on energy efficiency, energy demand reduction, and sufficiency. This includes:

• identifying knowledge gaps for offices wanting to develop or strengthen their energy efficiency capacity and responding to these gaps to build internal know-how.
• Providing technical support to WWF country offices in their engagement with governments on the development of energy efficiency policies and regulations.
• keeping the WWF global energy efficiency community team engaged and informed on achievements and key opportunities, through regular calls and updates.
• monitoring the international policy arena, tracking the development of energy efficiency expertise, innovation, and reports and thus act as an internal information clearing house on energy efficiency and sufficiency.
• maintaining an inventory of WWF’s energy efficiency-related relationships and activities, key partnerships, and external relationships across the network to build institutional memory.
• supporting policy staff to integrate energy efficiency components in WWF messaging and deliverables
• assisting WWF corporate teams to integrate energy efficiency components into relevant private sector partnerships.

III. Profile:
Required Qualifications:

• Five years of work experience in energy and climate. At least three years of experience in global energy efficiency work.
• Master’s Degree in engineering, (energy) economics, finance, or related relevant field.
• Fluent in English. Additional languages are an asset.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proven knowledge and understanding of the market and business dynamics in the energy field.
• Proven ability to deliver programmatic work with sharp project and team management.
• Budget management and fundraising skills.
• Demonstrated experience in building alliances, initiatives or platforms for change that leverage the capacity of partners.
• A network of external relationships that extends WWF’s current reach.
• Ability to be a self-starter, excellent communication and network skills.
• Ability to interact with senior business and policy leaders.
• Strong team player and internal organizational networker.
• Adheres to WWF’s core values: Courage, Collaboration, Respect and Integrity.
• Supports WWF’s branding values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
• Demonstrates WWF behaviours in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly.

Job Description and WWF’s Job Application Form please visit http://www.wwf.org.kh or www.bongthom.com

How to apply?

Email WWF-Job Application Form, your CV and Cover Letter (max. one page for Cover letter) to: jobwwfcam@wwf.org.kh . Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline June 20, 2021.

Application need to name the position title when submitting application under the subject in email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, Ethnic Minorities and people with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered regardless of the requirements of the position.

We do not tolerate sexual misconduct within or outside of work and imbed child protection in all we do. Protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and child protection are fundamental to our relationships, including employment, we only recruit people who are suitable to work with other staff and communities. We will use the reference process to ensure potential new staff understand and are aligned with our expectations.