Energy Policy Specialist

Department of Energy Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy Abu Dhabi is seeking an Energy Policy Specialist to lead communication of policy milestones across the energy sector. You will identify audiences and stakeholders and tailor updates using diverse channels in collaboration with the Policy Development team.

You will support policy development, manage strategic communications plans, and coordinate with the Legal & Legislative Department to ensure policy alignment with laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering).
• 3–5 years of related energy sector experience.
• Knowledge of energy economics: supply-demand, elasticities, etc.
• Understanding of policymaking, evaluation and feedback processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate policy development at all stages.
• Manage strategic communications plans for timely policy deliverables.
• Collaborate with Policy Development Team to draft policies, strategies and plans.
• Coordinate with Legal & Legislative Department to align policies with laws.
• Build cross-directorate relationships to ensure consistent messaging.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Econometrics basics

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant

Job description

• The Energy Policy Specialist will be responsible for communicating any key milestones or initiatives taken in developing sector-related policies across the energy sector.
• This involves identifying the audience and key stakeholders who may be affected by new or changes to policies and leveraging on the different communication methods to communicate the given update.
• In addition, the Energy Policy Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Policy Development team to ensure that policies, strategies, and plans are drafted and completed accurately for relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and facilitate policy development procedures at all stages of policy development.
• Manage strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined, related to the new policy or new policy development.
• Support and assist the Policy Development Team in developing policies, strategies, and plans in accordance with the Department of Energy's strategic directions while taking into account the key stakeholders involved in the process.
• Work closely with the Legal & Legislative Department to ensure the alignment of water sector policies and plans with the set legislations and laws.
• Build collaborative, cross-directorate team relationships to establish communications strategies and ensure a consistent message for targeted audiences (both internal and external).
• Work with the support of the Communications Department by providing content on new policies and/or policy development to the Communications Department, who assist in the creation of deliverables outlined in DoE's communications plans.
• Manage the review and approval process with key stakeholders before releasing communication materials relating to new policy initiatives within DoE and the energy sector as a whole.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships throughout the Department of Energy and all other key departments.
• Promote and maintain the right image of the Department while conducting business ethically and professionally.
• Prepare reports and presentations on energy-related issues.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Electrical Engineering

Experience & Exposure

• At least 3-5 years of related experience in the energy sector
• Comprehensive knowledge of the economics of the energy sector; macro-economic principles, supply-demand balances, elasticities, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of energy sector policymaking, including preparation of policy proposals, evaluation, and collecting feedback.
• Basic knowledge and application of econometrics, socio-economic analysis, and associated tools and techniques.
• Good understanding of the strategic direction of the Abu Dhabi energy sector, the objectives for the sector, the strategic direction of the Department, and the requirements of key stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of the broader energy sector, including its strategic direction and developments, in the broader region and globally
• Ability to influence and motivate team members.
• Ability to drive and adapt to change in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders, DoE leadership and management, external parties, and advisors
• Ability to scan the external environment to understand the impact on the sector and policymaking.
• Ability to convey complex economic concepts to non-experts.