Advisor, Technical (Energy Transition)

Global Roles

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Global Roles seeks a Technical Advisor (Energy Transition) to lead UNOPS technical positioning on energy transition, drive innovation, and build partnerships to translate commitments into investable pipelines.

You will shape policy framing, support mission readiness, and advise on portfolio balance, working with partners and UNOPS colleagues to deliver sustainable, impact-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Engineering, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Economics (with a focus on energy), or related discipline with 9 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines with 7 years of relevant experience is required.
Specialized training or certification related to the energy transition, sustainability, innovation, foresight, or partnership development is desirable.
Demonstrated experience providing technical advisory support on energy transition, including the social and economic dimensions of a just transition.

Responsibilities

Serve as UNOPS principal focal point and thought leader for assigned mission(s), strengthening UNOPS visibility and positioning as an implementation partner.
Define UNOPS expertise, comparative advantage and value proposition within the assigned mission(s).
Serve as internal and partner-facing technical expert for the assigned mission(s), including on related knowledge, innovation and foresight.
Develop, contribute to and disseminate mission-aligned materials, such as thought-leadership and knowledge management products for use internally and with partners.
Bring mission-led intent to partnership development, reinforcing mission readiness and the strategic alignment of UNOPS portfolio.
Provide technical expert input in high-level discussions with partners and UNOPS colleagues, including in collaborative opportunity development.

Skills

Energy Transition Advisory

Renewable Energy

Energy Efficiency Measures

Energy Policy

Grid Modernization

Foresight Analysis

Trend Identification

Case Study Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Energy Infrastructure Projects

Sustainability

Partnership Development

Innovation Management

Social and Economic Dimensions of Ener

Energy Operations

Multilateral Development Banks Governa

Development Finance Institutions

Climate Funds Experience

Technical Advisory

Job description

The Technical Advisor (Energy Transition) leads UNOPS technical positioning on the energy transition mission, driving mission-led innovation, strategic partnerships, and forward-looking solutions to strengthen resilience, sustainability, and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The role serves as a principal focal point and thought leader, supporting the translation of partner and country energy commitments into investable and deliverable pipelines.

Responsibilities

Serve as UNOPS principal focal point and thought leader for assigned mission(s), strengthening UNOPS visibility and positioning as an implementation partner.
Define UNOPS expertise, comparative advantage and value proposition within the assigned mission(s).
Serve as internal and partner-facing technical expert for the assigned mission(s), including on related knowledge, innovation and foresight.
Develop, contribute to and disseminate mission-aligned materials, such as thought-leadership and knowledge management products for use internally and with partners.
Bring mission-led intent to partnership development, reinforcing mission readiness and the strategic alignment of UNOPS portfolio.
Provide technical expert input in high-level discussions with partners and UNOPS colleagues, including in collaborative opportunity development.
Support partner-facing colleagues in project ideation discussions with partners.
Provide advice on the strategic alignment, value and balance of UNOPS portfolio across assigned missions.
Support the translation of partner and country energy commitments into investable and deliverable pipelines, including engineering, procurement and implementation solutions, in collaboration with Regional and Country Offices.
Contribute technical input to partner segment strategies and key partner engagement, particularly with multilateral development banks, climate funds and major energy initiatives.
Drive the integration of mission-driven knowledge, innovation and foresight into UNOPS policy framing through Management and Policy, and service offering refinement and delivery through Delivery and Partnerships.
Provide advice on mission-aligned outcomes and indicators to support corporate and partner-facing performance frameworks.
Provide business partnering support on missions to HQ groups, service lines and geographic offices, fostering coherence, coordination and learning.
Collaborate with PFG and UNOPS colleagues to strengthen mission-led knowledge and innovation systematically and sustainably, through the establishment and enhancement of processes and operating mechanisms for knowledge and learning and for innovation.
In collaboration with PFG foresight colleagues, link internal knowledge and learning with long-term external perspectives and trends to develop new ideas, support ideation and drive innovation.
Create, foster and role model a culture of trust, empowerment, and accountability.
Build engagement and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, respectful of all, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.
Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse.
Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by UNOPS policies, standards and commitments.
Promote teamwork, collaboration and diversity, by providing timely guidance and supervision to the team to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Engineering, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Economics (with a focus on energy), or any related discipline with 9 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines with 7 years of relevant experience is required.
Specialized training or certification related to the energy transition, sustainability, innovation, foresight, or partnership development is desirable.
Demonstrated experience providing technical advisory support on energy transition, including the social and economic dimensions of a just transition.
Demonstrated expertise in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, grid modernization, and energy policy.
Experience conducting foresight and trend analysis, developing case studies, and extracting lessons learned in the energy sector.
Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement and collaborative approaches to energy transition initiatives.
Experience of working in multicultural environments.
Experience in the preparation or implementation of energy infrastructure projects or programmes.
Experience working on issues related to one or more of: just digital transformation, SIDS resilience and sustainability, food systems transformation, and humanitarian, development and peace nexus is desired.
Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Experience of working in UN system organizations is desired.
Experience with energy operations financed by multilateral development banks, development finance institutions or climate funds is desired.
Fluent proficiency in English is required.