Policy Speciaist on Intergovernmental Affairs & Multi-Stakeholder Mobilization

• Ensuring universal access to modern energy services;
• Doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency;
• Doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

• Support the development and implementation of the initiative’s strategic policy objectives and work plan; liaise and exchange information with partners in the UN system, government officials, civil society and other stakeholders as required;
• Monitor, track and analyze the development of relevant processes, including intergovernmental, against the strategic policy objectives and work plan; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions;
• Support the implementation of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All and facilitate activities related to the Decade;
• Provide support to relevant stakeholders in their efforts to help integrate energy into the processes of the Post-2015 Development Framework, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other relevant international processes at local, regional and international level.

• Disseminate substantive strategic position papers, presentations, advisory and briefing notes to senior managers on the status of on-going and relevant intergovernmental processes and other global and regional events and initiatives of strategic importance being implemented by the UN system;
• Research, analyze and present information on political processes related to energy gathered from diverse sources;
• Prepare written outputs, e.g. briefing notes, policy briefs, talking points, speeches and substantive correspondence for relevant senior UN officials on the full range of policy and practical issues related to the implementation of the initiative’s strategic policy objectives and work plan;
• Prepare written inputs for relevant UN reports, and provide assistance to intergovernmental bodies, including the General Assembly and related processes.

• Organize seminars, meetings and workshops together with a wide array of stakeholders such as CSOs, businesses, governments, aimed at helping on advocacy and outreach;
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to propose agenda topics, identify participants, prepare documents and presentations, etc;
• Draft briefing materials, talking points and speeches as deemed required by the SRSG, officials of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), and senior managers of the Sustainable Energy for All initiative;
• Serve as the focal point on operational issues within the GFT Office in NY, and maintain close working with administrative staff members of the GFT;
• Perform other duties as required by the SRSG.

Impact of result

• Strengthened collaboration with manager states, CSOs and other stakeholders;
• Effective support for the implementation of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All and facilitate activities related to the Decade;
• Increased level of agreement by all stakeholders including governments, businesses and CSOs in support for the integration of energy into the processes of the Post-2015 Development Framework, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other relevant international processes at local, regional and international level.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

• Ability to provide quality policy advice services on intergovernmental issues;
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary governance issues;
• Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
• Excellent knowledge of UN rules, regulations, policies and procedures is an asset;
• Research and report writing skills highly desired.

• Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of programmes;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation and evaluation of programmes and projects as they relate to the relevant subject matter.

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

• Good communication skills both in writing and oral, including networking and interpersonal skills;
• Proven ability to persuade and influence others to cooperate.

Education:

• Masters degree in international relations, energy policy, development economics, law, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs, UN matters, diplomatic work or relevant research;
• Experience working for an international organization is highly desirable;
• Experience in working and collaborating with governments on intergovernmental processes highly desirable;
• Work experience within the United Nations system at the global, regional and national levels is highly desirable;
• High level of computer literacy including spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software.

Language requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of English, as well as writing, presentation and communication skills;
• Fluency in other UN languages is an asset.