Associate Energy Advisor

Application period 02-May-2023 to 15-May-2023

Duty Station: Jerusalem with Travel To West Bank

Females are highly encouraged to apply

Functional Responsibilities:

The Associate Advisor will contribute to the following areas:

1. Producing original analysis based on regional economic, technical, and political analysis to support the DoE’s engagements at the senior international stakeholder level
2. Supporting the development and implementation of current and new OQ energy initiatives
3. Advising and producing deliverables that help coordinate efforts between the Palestinian Energy Authority (PENRA), donors and the international community to support the development of the energy sector
4. Developing and maintaining relations with junior and intermediate level stakeholders in the energy sector in the public, private and international development spheres.
5. Supporting fundraising efforts and drafting project proposals
6. Providing general office support
7. Coordinating cross-sectoral engagements within the OQ (e.g. water, trade, etc.)
8. Supporting the Director of Energy with team management

The Associate Advisor will be responsible for delivering the following:

Advising

1. Produce independent, actionable briefings (or other formats) in support of the Palestinian energy sector, considering the local and regional contexts (e.g. economic, technical, social, and political). The briefings should yield tangible actions that can be delivered by the DoE and the energy team.
2. Advise the DoE and energy team members on local and regional energy sector developments that impact the OQ’s ongoing projects, initiatives, and engagements.
3. Develop policy recommendations based on local and regional energy sector developments in support of the Palestinian energy sector.
4. Advise the DoE on the energy team strategy and cross-cutting workstreams, including providing support for budgeting activities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

1. Build and maintain a diverse network of stakeholders (i.e. government, private sector, international community) in the energy sector at the junior and intermediate levels to inform the DoE and the team of sectoral developments in the Palestinian and regional contexts.
2. Support the DoE with overall stakeholder management, particularly at the senior levels, through activities such as developing briefing notes, technical analysis and background research on key organizations, institutions and stakeholders.
3. Continuously evaluate the energy team’s existing stakeholder network to determine new areas to expand and to support efficient coordination with existing actors in the energy sector.

Team and Project Management Support:

1. Support the timely delivery of workstreams (projects, policy development, etc.) by providing guidance and inputs to team members to ensure expected results.
2. Work with the team to identify key risks on energy team initiatives and identify mitigation plans or ways to adapt workstream strategies for review by the DoE.
3. Advise the DoE on issues that may impact the achievement of project outcomes.
4. Ensure consistent and quality deliverables across the team’s work for review by the DoE.

Communication, Outreach and Donor Liaison:

1. Lead the coordination and ensure quality of delivery across the team for of formal communications (e.g. annual reports, AHLC reports, formal letters/emails, presentations, etc.) for internal and external project stakeholders.
2. Ensure timely reporting to energy team donors and other key stakeholders on both regional developments and the OQ energy team’s ongoing work
3. Draft project proposals and fundraising strategies based on a sound knowledge of the team’s work and the regional context.

All these deliverables are to be reached in close coordination and cooperation with the wider OQ team and under the leadership of the Director of Energy.

The work is of a highly confidential nature and the selected candidate must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality

Education:

Advanced degree (MA or PhD) is preferred. Bachelor’s degree can be accepted. Degrees in law, economics, business, or engineering are preferred. Technical professional license or diploma can be accepted with additional years of experience.

Work Experience:

At least 7 years’ experience working for international organizations, government or the private sector, preferably in the energy sector

Deep understanding of international energy markets and energy project experience and international relations; is preferred. experience in working for international organizations or private sector with a focus on energy is preferred.

Org Skills and Abilities:

• Highly skilled in stakeholder management: Customer-orientation and sound judgment; ability to consistently demonstrate a professional manner in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the organisation.
• Highly skilled in research and analysis: Very strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; keen attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills: Strong research and writing ability; skilled in creating knowledge products such as policy briefs, papers, guidance notes and other pieces directed at multiple audiences.
• Strong team player: Ability to work independently and in teams; ability to interact with high-level individuals across a range of organisations; flexible as tasks and priorities shift; respect and proven ability to work and strive in a multicultural environment.
• Project management: Strong project management skills across the whole spectrum of skills required to effectively manage a project (from timely execution through to identifying red flags, strong coordination skills etc)
• Time management skills: Strong time management skills and abilities which are critical for successful management of projects and initiatives; ability to work under tight deadlines, juggling multiple competing tasks and prioritising demands.
• Other: Demonstrated competence with using standard office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge in financial projects and managing project finances is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Arabic and/or Hebrew is an asset.