Associate Professional Energy Transition Finance and Policy

IRENA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IRENA in Abu Dhabi invites applications for an Associate Professional in Renewable Energy Finance. The role focuses on collecting data, analysing energy transition finance, and contributing to IRENA flagship publications, including World Energy Transitions Outlook, while tracking UAE SDG7 indicators.

The position involves coordinating with the Renewable Energy Markets Unit, assisting in meetings, workshops, and capacity-building sessions, and supporting senior management communications and other

Qualifications

• First-level university degree with at least two years of relevant work experience in sustainable finance.
• Knowledge of energy transition finance and renewables; experience in financing transactions or financial instruments.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the unit in collecting information and analysing data on energy transition finance covering renewables and related infrastructure.
• Analyse financing instruments and structures; track financing trends across countries and regions.
• Contribute data and analysis for IRENA flagship publications, including the World Energy Transitions Outlook.
• Track UAE consensus and SDG7 indicators; assist in organising technical meetings, workshops, and major events.
• Prepare inputs for presentations and speeches by senior management; support other projects within the division as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• The post will be based in Abu Dhabi
• in the Renewable Energy Markets Unit of KPFC
• Under the supervision of the Team Lead
• Renewable Energy Policy and Finance
• the Associate Professional will
• Support the unit in collecting information and analysing data on various aspects of energy transition finance covering renewables and other relevant technologies and infrastructure
• including financing instruments and structures
• financing trends across countries and regions and supply chain investments
• Contribute data and analysis on energy transition finance for IRENA flagship publications such as the World Energy Transitions Outlook
• Tracking the UAE consensus and SDG7 tracking
• Assist in the organisation and execution of technical meetings
• workshops
• conferences and capacity building session
• including major events like the IRENA General Assembly and Council meetings
• Help prepare inputs for presentations and speeches by senior management
• Help support other projects and workstreams in the division as required

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
• is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns
• shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges
• remains calm in stressful situations

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with various types of individuals and institutions
• 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
• tailors language tone style and format to match audience
• demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Qualification

• Education: A first-level university degree with at least two years of relevant work experience acquired after completion of the required degree, or advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in sustainable finance, climate finance, renewable energy policy, environmental economics, or other fields relevant to the job description.
• Experience/Skills: Sound knowledge of key issues related to energy transition finance and renewables, ideally with some experience in financing transactions, financial modeling or the development of financial instruments. Experience in research, data collection and analysis are also required.
• Language: Excellent command of English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.