Project Analyst/Energy Communities, Short-Term

Overview

The Project Analyst/Energy Communities, Short-Term will be responsible for implementing Outcome 3 of the 3rd Financing Agreement between UNDP and the Directorate General for Development Co-operation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on increasing the adoption of renewable energy through inclusive community-driven initiatives.

Tasks Summary

• Ensure effective content and coordination of activities related to capacity building, awareness, and outreach.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote awareness for energy community practices scaling up.
• Develop Work Plan, periodic narrative progress and final reports, and expenditures status reports.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of Outcome 3 outputs and products.
• Support efficient management of Outcome 3 financial resources, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
• Continuously record and maintain Outcome 3 issues and risks and suggest mitigation measures.
• Lead and coordinate the organization of meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, and study visits.

Experience Requirements

• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of progressively acquired experience in project implementation, preferably in the energy sector and climate change fields.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
• Relevant professional experience of engagement with a large variety of national and local stakeholders in energy area (public, private, LPAs, central public authorities, mass-media etc) is desired.
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for NGOs, academia, a donor organization, development partners, UN Agencies is desired.
• Prior experience with UNDP consultancy and/or project implementation is an asset.
• Familiarity and prior experience with the donors requirements and procedures is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and deadlines in a timely manner, maintaining a high standard throughout is desired.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Energy; Business Administration or other closely related fields is required, or
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master`s degree.
• Additional training and certification in project management and/or business administration would be an advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in Romanian, English and Russian is required.

Languages Preferred: Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language is an asset.

Contract Duration: 1 Year

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