Programme Officer

5 hours ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Precision Hire Solution Full time
Job Title: Programme Officer - Renewable Energy Project Finance

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Programme Officer to join our team at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the work of the Project Support / Technical Assistance Unit, with a focus on renewable energy project finance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation of IRENA's technical assistance activities under country-specific and regional projects and programmes.
  • Develop tools and techniques to assess the needs for support, training, and technical assistance, and set priorities.
  • Coordinate the formulation and implementation of the workplan for project implementation interventions.
  • Coordinate and lead collective work of the Unit and contribution among and within relevant partners, including providing technical guidance on relevant project issues.
  • Develop technical assistance and training programs in line with best practices.
  • Supervise the consolidation across divisions to gather required knowledge and expertise for coordinated project input.
  • Work and support developers and other IRENA stakeholders in the analysis and proper completion of the Project Development Reports to be submitted into the Climate Investment Platform as well as the Energy Transition Acceleration Financing Platform.
  • Supervise the overall project implementation support and interventions, ensuring that planned activities are carried out in a timely fashion; overseeing processes related to human and financial resource management, procurement, general administration, security, and information technology for the Unit.
  • Lead the Project Facilitation and Support Division Capacity Building, collaborating and supporting other PFS Units during country training activities, provide technical expertise in training where and when necessary, including guidance for development of required tools and methodologies to assist project implementation and develop enabling frameworks for investment scale-up.
  • Develop strategies and techniques to measure the impact of the support that is provided by the Project Facilitation and Support Division.
  • Review aggregated regular narrative and financial reports on undertaken activities, outputs, and outcomes.
  • Manage, guide, and train staff under their supervision; promote teamwork and communications among staff in the Unit and across PFS and organisational boundaries.
  • Contribute to establishing and maintaining strengthened contacts with country counterparts and interlocutors, development partners, and stakeholders in the implementation of the Unit's workplan.
  • Perform other relevant tasks as required.

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in engineering, public policy, political science, energy management, sustainable development, environment, natural science, finance, economics, or another relevant field.
  • A minimum of seven years of experience in project finance, public policy, and/or energy sector, some of which should be at the international level and involve the private sector.
  • Experienced in management and mentoring multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in international cooperation and in dealing with multilateral agencies, networks, and forums.
  • Knowledge of policy and regulatory aspects regarding renewable energy.
  • Experience in project development management of complex international programmes, energy financing programmes, or renewable energy technology deployment.
  • Experience in emerging markets and with the engagement of governments.
  • Experience in the design of training and technical assistance programs.

Language: Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates must apply for the above-mentioned vacancy online through IRENA's recruitment platform ORC by submitting a complete and comprehensive CV and a letter of interest including details of three professional references who will be contacted if their application is shortlisted.

Application Deadline: [Insert Date]

Disclaimer: Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for an interview and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.



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