Senior Programme Officer – Coordinator of the World Small Hydropower Development Report

Senior Programme Officer – Coordinator of the World Small Hydropower Development Report

About International Center on Small Hydro Power

InternationalCenteron Small Hydro Power (ICSHP) is a public and non-profit institution directly under auspices of United Nations Industrial and Development Organization (UNIDO),China’s Ministry of Water Resources and Ministry of Commerce. ICSHP serves as the headquarters of the International Network on Small Hydro Power (INSHP), which is an international organization with more than 400 members from 78 countries.

World Small Hydropower Development Report Project

The World Small Hydropower Development Report 2013 (WSHPDR 2013) and the knowledge platform www.smallhydroworld.org offer the world's first assessment of global small hydropower data. It is a collaborative project of ICSHP and UNIDO. ICSHP aims to engage with all stakeholders to improve the knowledge on the small hydropower development status worldwide and its potential in different countries and regions for the second edition of its flagship report.

There is the opportunity for a self-motivated and multi-lingual team leader to join the World Small Hydropower Development Report Secretariat based at ICSHP and to coordinate the research and publication process for the next WSHPDR. Working knowledge of environmental policy and sustainable development issues as well as familiarity in publishing are essential. Chinese language skills would be beneficial, but are not required for this position.  

Tasks may include

-          Concept development and follow-up research for the publication (focus on policy, technical capacity, financing)

-          Editing/copy-editing and proofreading contributions (following the UN style guide)

-          Up-dating existing country reports

-          Division support (e.g. project proposals, translations, newsletter, website contributions)

-          Maintaining contact with project collaborators, contributors, partners and network members

Qualifications and Experience

A Master’s degree with a minimum of two years work experience in one of the following areas: environmental policy, renewable energy, engineering, economics. Proven experience in publishing peer-reviewed articles and editing.

Essential skills

-          Native English or very good English level

-          Ability to lead an intercultural team and coordinate research

-          Policy analysis

-          Editing and proof-reading experience

-          Project management

-          Excellent communication skills to maintain relations with network members or other international institutions

-          Excellent computer skills

Desired skills

-          Other languages (e.g. Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian or other)

-          Ability to train others

Salary and Visa Information

The role here is classified as ‘voluntary’. Applications will therefore have to apply for the “F” Business Visa generally. Here at the ICSHP, whilst we cannot influence the outcome of any visa decision, we do provide administrative support for your application.

The successful candidate will be provided, in return for full time hours (8.30-16.30 Monday to Friday) the following:

-          Free and secure accommodation at the center with cooking facilities

-          One free meal Monday to Friday

-          Basic pocket money to meet additional needs (4,000 RMB/month) and potentially be promoted through positive evaluation after 3 months

It is important that given the voluntary nature of the position that any applicants have the necessary finance to purchase the flight and obtain the “F” visa as the center does not reimburse these costs.

Length of contract is for 12 months initially (with the option to extend).

Deadline of application: recruitment ongoing until suitable person found.

Preferred starting date: July 2014

Contact

Please apply with CV and cover letter to the International Center on Small Hydro Power (recruitment@inshp.org)