Associate Professional, Alliance for Industry

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Full time
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Vacancy announcement

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Publication/Transmission Date: 14 April 2023

Deadline For Application: 13 May 2023 (at midnight, Abu Dhabi Local Time)

Title and Grade:
Associate Professional, Alliance for Industry Decarbonization


Indicative Annual Salary:
USD 36,000 to 54,000 and other benefits
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Duration of Appointment:
One year, with possible extension


Duty Station:
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.


Expected Date for Entry on Duty: As soon as possible

Background


The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organisation mandated with the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy.


At present, IRENA has 168 Members (167 States and the European Union) that acceded to its Statute, and 16 additional States in the process of accession and actively engaged.

IRENA supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy.

The Agency implements its mandate with the view to sustainable development, increased energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.


IRENA's Country Engagement and Partnerships (CEP) Division assists countries and regions in accelerating the development and deployment of renewable energy.

IRENA works with a wide variety of public and private stakeholders on developing and implementing strategies to achieve a greater share of renewables worldwide through regional, country and thematic initiatives.

This includes, among others, various multistakeholder partnership initiatives developed and implemented by IRENA in collaboration with a wide range of public and private stakeholders.


CEP works in coordination with other divisions to identify and establish strategic, result-oriented bilateral and multilateral partnerships with international, regional, national and local institutions sharing a common vision of promoting an accelerated deployment of renewable energy to catalyse implementation of actions prioritized by national governments and regional organizations.

International cooperation and enduring partnerships with all stakeholders are essential to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy.

Within multilateral partnership initiatives supported by IRENA, the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization aims to decarbonize industrial value chains and accelerate net-zero ambitions in accordance with the Paris Agreement.


Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Director, Country Engagement and Partnerships and the immediate supervision of Head, Partnerships, the Junior Professional Officer will be responsible for the following main duties:

  • Supports the implementation of IRENA's multistakeholder partnership initiatives, with particular emphasis on the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization;
  • Supports development, implementation and monitoring of resultoriented bilateral partnerships with a wide range of public, private, governmental, nongovernmental stakeholders;
  • Develop and maintain a partnership database to track progress on active partnership agreements;
  • Facilitate cross divisional and intradivisional cooperation and coordination. Work in close coordination with other IRENA teams to ensure synergies are exploited;
  • Contributes to the implementation of the IRENA's work plan and related activities in the context of COP28 and beyond;
  • Assists to establish dialogues with donors and develop project proposals that can mobilize voluntary contributions to fund the programme;
  • Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; and expand the peerto peer and network of partner organizations;
  • Upon request, represent the Agency, at international fora, meetings and conferences;
  • Performs other related duties, as required.

Key Competencies

Communication skills:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Excellent drafting skills and ability to prepare reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.

  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.


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