Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
21 Mar, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
19 Nov, 24
Experience
5 year(s) or above
Remote Job
No
Telecommute
No
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Provident Fund, Health Insurance, Offshore Wind, International Organizations, Entitlements, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Building, Conferences, English, Workshops, Renewable Energy, Economics, Government Agencies
Industry
Information Technology/IT
QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in energy, engineering, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advancd university degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Qualified candidates must apply for the abovementioned vacancy online, through IRENA’s recruitment platform, Taleo 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.
Applications from qualified women are highly encouraged.
Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for an interview and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
[1] IRENA provides similar ICSC benefits and entitlements, including rental subsidy, education grant (for school aged children), annual leave, health insurance, provident fund, etc.
[2] The post adjustment is a variable component that is adjusted periodically to reflect changes in the cost of living in a duty station. Post adjustment multiplier for Bonn duty station is currently 43.6%, determined by the International Civil Service Commission and subject to change without prior notice
The Programme Officer will be embedded within IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC), operating under the direct supervision of IRENA and supporting the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) Secretariat.
The Programme Officer will assume a role in leading a portfolio of activities specifically designed to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy within developing countries and emerging economies. Central to this role will be the coordination and facilitation of strategic and day-to-day engagement among the GOWA Secretariat, Co-Chairs, and Steering Committee members, as well as with relevant IRENA teams, GOWA members, partner organizations, and other relevant actors. This collaborative approach will foster a comprehensive mutual understanding among GOWA members and other stakeholders of the challenges and opportunities inherent in scaling up offshore wind capacity in these regions, thereby informing the development of effective strategies for GOWA’s engagement in support of a just and equitable global energy transition.
Under the supervision of the Team Lead, Technology and Infrastructure, the Programme Officer will fulfil the following duties and responsibilities and collaborate closely with the Head of the GOWA Secretariat for technical guidance and direction on all GOWA-related activities, while ensuring alignment between GOWA objectives and IRENA’s framework:
Represent GOWA and IRENA at relevant meetings, events and international conferences, actively engaging with stakeholders and promoting the work on offshore wind deployment, with a particular focus on developing countries and emerging economies.Perform other duties as assigned.