Head Partnership

IRENA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Partnerships Unit to drive strategic collaborations in the renewable energy sector. This role involves engaging with governments and stakeholders to foster partnerships that enhance the deployment of renewable energy technologies. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in partnership coordination, policy research, and project financing, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to making a significant impact in the global energy landscape, where your efforts will help shape a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in partnership coordination at an international level.
• Advanced degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to enhance understanding of renewable energy landscapes.
• Establish strategic partnerships to promote renewable energy deployment.

Skills

Partnership Coordination

Policy Research

Data Analysis

Project Financing

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Client Orientation

Education

Advanced University Degree in Engineering, Energy, Environment, or Economics

Bachelor's Degree with Relevant Experience

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

One of the important functions of the Division is to pursue strategic, result-oriented partnerships with various regional and local organisations and development partners active in the renewables area to achieve long-term impact in its work on the ground through leveraging efforts and resources, maximizing synergies and complementarities, and avoiding possible duplication. Among others, the Division coordinates and facilitates the implementation of a number of multi-stakeholder partnership platforms, including the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative (LHI), the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA) as well as various industry driven partnership platforms such as the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) and the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA).

Under the supervision of the Director, CEP, the Head of Partnerships Unit will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support engagement with governments and other stakeholders for an enhanced understanding of renewable energy landscape across regions and countries and identification of areas of possible technical support, where IRENA can develop partnerships and multi-stakeholder partnerships to provide highest value addition in creating an investment environment more conducive to renewable energy deployment.
• Identify and establish strategic, result-oriented bilateral and multilateral partnerships with international, regional, national and local institutions along with the industry sharing a common vision of promoting an accelerated deployment of renewable energy to catalyse implementation of actions prioritized by national governments and regional organizations.
• Coordinate the implementation of the multi-stakeholder partnership initiatives supported and/or facilitated by IRENA, such as GGA, SIDS LHI, etc.;
• Coordinate the implementation of IRENA's industry driven partnerships, including the AFID and UNEZA;
• Take the lead in the implementation of the work of IRENA's Collaborative Framework for High Shares of Renewables in Energy Systems;
• Support the processes within the Division for effective implementation of the Work Programme and ensure close links with the other IRENA Divisions to identify synergies and interventions in line with the priorities identified.
• Supervise preparation of various written outputs-background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Competencies

Communication: 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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced University degree (master's degree or equivalent) in the field of engineering, energy, environment, economics and/or any other relevant field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in establishing and coordinating partnerships, some of which should be at the international level. Good understanding of analysing data and conducting policy research. Experience in programme design and implementation at the field level and at policy level. Good understanding of global energy dynamics; decent knowledge of renewable energy technologies and policies; experience in energy/renewable energy project financing and in dealing with multilateral agencies and forums, including international financial institutions as well as working experience in multiple regions across the globe is desirable.