Call for applicants to the position of Renewable Energy Expert

Background

The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is an intergovernmental organization with diplomatic status that aims to enable and increase the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices in the Arab region. RCREEE teams with regional governments and global organizations to initiate and lead clean energy policy dialogues, strategies, technologies and capacity development in order to increase Arab states’ share of tomorrow’s energy.

For information on RCREEE and its activities, please visit http://www.rcreee.org

1- Objectives, tasks and responsibilities:

RCREEE is seeking to recruit Renewable Energy Expert to support its activities as a leading Arab research and advisory center on sustainable energy. RCREEE works in close partnership with the many national, regional and international organizations, and is a leading partner and technical assistant provider in many projects in the renewable energy and energy efficiency domains.  RCREEE aims to further strengthen its position as a recognized regional knowledge and information leader on renewable energy and energy efficiency activities and best practices and as a provider of technical assistance to its member states and partners, in addition to supporting private sector engagement in the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency activities.

The successful candidate will join an international team in an interdisciplinary work environment located in RCREEE headquarter, Cairo, Egypt.

The RE Expert will participate in RCREEE activities in the following areas:

• Assist RCREEE in implementing and improving RCREEE analysis tools to provide holistic systematic analysis, monitoring and evaluation of the RCREEE member states’ progress towards Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency. The tools enable RCREEE to
  – provide comprehensive analysis of the current conditions for deployment of RE projects and pursuit of EE;
  – benchmark countries’ performance in order to provide additional stimulus to promote RE & EE;
  – effectively communicate the results of assessment;
  – identify areas for possible intervention at the regional level in order to maximize the effects of promoting RE & EE
• Collect & verify necessary data through review of existing primary & secondary resources, interviews and questioners using existing RCREEE professional network
• Produce RE & EE profile for each RCREEE member state
• Ensure accurate construction of indicator and indices (imputing missing data; normalization; weighting & aggregation; robustness & sensitivity analysis; correlation analysis)
• Produce regional and country specific reports
• Document and institutionalize all business processes related to the indicators and index methodology including guidance manual, data storage and retrieval and indexing procedures.
• Based on the collected data initiate and implement policy studies with specific recommendations to the governments on improving sustainable energy policy frameworks.
• Contribute to other RCREEE analytical works in the area of RE & EE
• Based on the current realities and factors effecting RE & EE progress in the RCREEE member states and building on the existing tools,  identify areas for consistent monitoring & evaluation and develop indicators that are practical, operational, relevant to the region, and resource efficient.
• Managing projects and provision of deep and reliable technical and policy analyses  to member states and a range of clients positioning  RCREEE as a regional knowledge hub on renewable energy and energy efficiency activities and best practices
• Draft projects preliminary and detailed plans including objectives, deliverables, scope, resources (budget and team), organization, timeline, partners, risks  and stakeholders maps
• Execute dissemination and impact measurement plans
• Supervise the implementation of project activities and provide guidance and instructions to the team
• Regularly report projects progress to the projects director and fulfill Performance Management System requirements
• Contribute to developing external funding and support proposal writing as needed and instructed by projects director
• Supervise assigned staff and interns and provide feedback of their performance to the Resource Manager
• Manage the selection and supervision of technical experts in coordination with the Technical Director and Financial Manager
• Align with the other departments manager on the required assistance throughout the project
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery of the project
• Discuss and communicate the project’s marketing requirements with Communications team
• Work with the team of RCREEE analysts and researchers to write clear and detailed studies, reports and presentations on findings for internal and external stakeholders, publications and conferences.
• Participate in the tender evaluation process as needed and instructed by projects director
• Participate in technical and scientific meetings/conferences and represent RCREEE upon recommendations of the projects director

2- Qualifications:

• MSc, MBA or eq. degree in engineering, energy economics, environmental sciences, energy policy and law, or other relevant discipline
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of the RE domain on technical, economical and policy levels.
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Arab countries experience is mandatory and in view of RCREEE current staff skills
• Demonstrated experience in technical analysis
• Demonstrated experience in policy/financial/socio-economic analysis
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English. French is a plus.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Highly disciplined and organized

The candidate must have experience with online and traditional communications and advocacy. He (She) should pose solid computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.  The candidate should demonstrate his team/partners service skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations in calm and directed fashion, and lead teams in such situations as needed. He (she) must possess exceptional problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve project issues and challenges with strong attention to detail and deadline orientated.

The applicant is expected to show a good understanding of sustainable energy and environmental issues and RCREEE politics combined with a commitment to the mission and vision of RCREEE. He (she) is expected to contribute to the development of the RCREEE and to propose improvements in policies and procedures as appropriate.

3- Reporting Line:

4- General Terms and Conditions:

The RE Expert is required to work from RCREEE’s Cairo office on a full-time basis.

Salary Range: 1300 – 1800 Euros based on experience with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Single/Family)
• Annual Bonus against performance appraisal
• Round trip ticket (For Non-Egyptians)
• Housing and Child Education Allowance (For Non-Egyptians)

The contract will be on the basis of service procurement contract with lump sum fees paid in parts according to scheduled monthly deliverables.

The initial appointment will be for one year including a 3 month probation period with possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.

RCREEE is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

5- Application:

Please submit your application to:  hr@rcreee.org no later than 31 August 2016. Please attach:

• A covering letter highlighting relevant work experience and indicating motivation
• Detailed CV
• Full personal data including three references, and clear indication of contact points

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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.