Advisor (m/f) Renewable Energy Policy Network

Country of assignment and location

France, Paris

Project / Field of activity

REN21 is a global policy network that provides a forum for international leadership on renewable energy. Its goal is to bolster policy development for the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing and industrialised economies. Open to a wide variety of dedicated stakeholders, REN21 connects governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations, industry associations, and other partnerships and initiatives.

REN21 is supported by a Secretariat which has been operating since 2006 and is located in the offices of the UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics in Paris, France.

Responsibilities

You will guide REN21's work in providing authoritative information and promoting knowledge generation on renewable energy policy by monitoring international developments and ensuring that gaps in the information and knowledge bases are effectively filled. You will assist preparing substantive reports and papers on renewable energy policy and contribute to information and outreach activities on various publishing channels. Besides that you will serve as an advisor and information resource for REN 21-members on policy, technology, climate and market issues. You will assist the Head of the REN21 Secretariat in managing the programme and developing and revising strategies in order to fulfill the mission. In international high-level policy events and through the Internet you will support the strategic positioning of the REN 21 network and its products.

Qualifications

You have an academic degree in economics, environmental studies or similar and several years of experience in the energy, environment and/or development field. As an international expert in renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental policies you have a sound understanding of the developments in international energy and climate policy. You enjoy networking on different levels to promote your goals successfully and have outstanding written and oral communication skills in English. Any other language is your advantage.

Duration

February 2009 - December 2009 with extension envisaged

Benefits offered

This challenging position is based in Paris with a good deal of international travel required. The successful candidate will be employed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, Germany and be seconded to the REN21 Secretariat.

With an international remit and a multicultural working atmosphere, we are successful because we share knowledge across disciplinary frontiers. Your professional and personal development is important to us. Whether it is the multifacetted day-to-day challenges in one of our partner countries or the considerable scope for applying creativity in your work – there are plenty of good reasons to join our motivated team