[Hiring] International Sustainable Energy Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

Under the supervision and guidance of the CoE Climate Resilience programme specialist, this consultant will work in collaboration with country offices, regional offices, and the CoE on Climate Resilience to advocate for increased sustainable energy commitments in investments, as well as child sensitive commitments in energy programming.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Renewable energy, climate change, sustainable development, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology or relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the above areas.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ work experience in developing, supporting, and implementing sustainable energy related initiatives for UN agencies.
• Expert knowledge in sustainable energy programming, innovative financing, advocacy required.
• Strong partnerships experience, particularly on sustainable energy.
• English fluency required; French working abilities an asset.
• Excellent project management, coordination, fundraising and communication skills.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged.

• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.