Vacancy Announcement

                                       Secretariat of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

                                       Planning and Programme Support Unit, Office of the Director General (PPS)

Publication/Transmission Date:      24 June 2023

Deadline For Application:                23 July 2023(at midnight, Abu Dhabi Local Time)

Title and Grade:                                Associate Programme Officer – PPS - P-1

Indicative Annual Salary:                 (a) Annual Net Salary: USD 46,493.00 to USD 53,337.00

                                                           (b) Post Adjustment: USD 28,644.53 to USD 34,562.38

Duration of Appointment:                One year, with possible extension

Duty Station:                                      Bonn, Germany

Expected Date for Entry on Duty:  As soon as possible

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organisation, headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, mandated to promote the adoption and continuous use of all forms of renewable energy sources in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. IRENA’s mission is to play a leading role in the ongoing transformation of the global energy systems as a centre of excellence for knowledge and innovation, a global voice of renewable energy, a network hub for all stakeholders and a source of advice and support for countries.  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 Planning and Programme Support office is responsible for internal coordination and the strategic integration of extra-budgetary resources in IRENA's programmatic work; timely reporting on programmatic matters to governing bodies and individual donors; coordination of the Agency’s climate work; strengthening IRENA's presence in Europe, including at the EU level and with Germany as Host Country; and leading the cross-cutting Agency initiatives as required. 

PPS serves as the focal point for the UNFCCC. It also leads IRENA’s work in the Global Climate Action where it facilitates the energy teamwork, comprising international organizations, non-governmental institutions and the private sector associations and initiatives to accelerate action in the energy sector. PPS is also IRENA’s focal point in the NDC Partnership and other collaborative efforts that promote the energy sector transformation through climate action. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director – Planning and Programme Support, the selected candidate will perform the following duties: 

• Organise IRENA events, including IRENA Innovation Week;
• Support the preparation and organisation of IRENA’s presence at climate events, such as COP (Conference of the Parties);  
• Manage the travel arrangements of the Director, PPS including mission processing;
• Support travel arrangements and missions of DG in Rome;
• Perform administrative functions related to publishing, procurement, work programme and budget reporting, among others;
• Support the work of other areas of PPS responsibility as required; 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

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

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.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree in social science, international relations, political science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience/Skills: At minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, including the below;

• Work experience in organising international workshops, meetings and events at the international level is required.
• Experience working in a similar organisation or government in the area of sustainable energy, is desirable.
• Successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across regions and geographies with a demonstrated capacity to cooperate diplomatically in an international setting is a plus.

Languages: Excellent written and spoken English command is required. Knowledge of other languages as Italian and German are plus. 

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IRENA reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.

Qualified candidates must apply for the above-mentioned vacancy online, through IRENA’s recruitment platform 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 final outcome of the selection process.