Overview

This position provides senior-level substantive and technical support to advance mitigation and energy objectives, with a focus on political engagement with major emitters and targeted country strategies.

Tasks Summary

• Provide technical expertise and advisory services related to the major emitters political engagement strategy.
• Advice in the development of targeted country climate strategies.
• Coordinate inputs related to the development of Mitigation and Energy strategies that involve Member States.
• Identify best practices related to the targeted fossil fuel and coal phase-out and related transition strategies.
• Provides substantive advice on the mitigation strategies related to the energy sector.
• Document and analyze climate change experiences at the country, regional and global level in support of climate change activities.
• Devises innovative mechanisms for influencing Member States on mitigation and energy strategies.

Experience Requirements

• Relevant experience is defined as professional experience in the field of international politics, climate change, energy, environment or related field.
• Experience in identifying, strengthening, and leveraging relationships with key stakeholders to advance policy objectives is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in International Relations or Public Policy or in a field related to the post description with 9 (nine) years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Relations or Public Policy or in a field related to the post description with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience is required.