The Low Carbon Technologies (LCT) team is responsible for informing evidence-based decision-making and the implementation of sustainable energy solutions through the provision of policy-relevant research & guidance, robust evidence and statistics. In particular, the team is responsible for:
- providing targeted and timely evidence to inform policy formation, decision-making and implementation
- improving the availability and accessibility of data and information to inform the national debate
- working with other SEAI Departments and organisations to engage society on energy issues in the context of the wider sustainability agenda
Job Function: The person will join an analytical and technically expert team within SEAI who are focussed on understanding energy systems and providing evidence-based solutions to inform decision-making. This role is responsible for providing detailed technical analysis to support the work of the Energy Modelling Group and the wider Low Carbon Technologies team.
Provide analytical and technical support to the Programme Manager in the Energy Modelling Group and other programme areas as required
- Design and development of programmes and outputs within the Energy Modelling Group
- Management of third party and technical experts in energy modelling and policy advice
- Working with stakeholder organisations, both directly and through networks, providing support and advice as required.
- In addition, the person will be required to be flexible and service ad-hoc and urgent requests for analysis from Government Departments, and in particular, DCENR.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the work of, initially, the Energy Modelling Group through the development and maintenance of a range of analytical models including a detailed electricity model for Ireland
- Co-ordinate and manage the specific analytical input to policy advice and analysis for relevant Government Departments and public sector organisations
- Provide analytical support for the development of national energy forecasts liaising with ESRI, EPA, and other agencies as appropriate.
- Provide analysis and expert advice to support negotiations on relevant EU and international policy developments
- Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and with organisations delivering services on behalf of SEAI
- Participate in strategic and programme development within the team and within SEAI as a whole
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvements / change initiatives and provide recommendations on appropriate responses
- Develop and implement, where appropriate, new processes and systems to monitor, manage and assure the highest level of quality service delivery
- Represent SEAI externally to promote good energy management practices; promote SEAI programmes; and disseminate examples of best practice
- Conduct ongoing organisational tasks including website updates, handling programme inquiries and general programme administration
- To undertake any other duties /projects as may be required from time to time in alternative SEAI Departments.
Key Knowledge and Skills
- Familiarity with energy systems and energy modelling
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, to build positive working relationships and to network effectively
- Ability to multitask and manage competing demands
- Strong customer service skills
- Well-developed IT skills including familiarity with databases
- Good communication skills with an ability to work to direction and under supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines with attention to detail
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
- A Degree/ PostGrad and/or equivalent professional qualification - Scientist, Engineer, Economist
- Excellent computer skills including a proficient use of excel including spreadsheet construction
- Knowledge of data manipulation and modelling
Desireable
- Knowledge or background in the energy sector
- Knowledge of Plexos
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Tuesday 22nd December at 5pm
Salary Scale Subject to Haddington Road Agreement
Minimum | €40, 472 |
Maximum |
€58,785 |
LSI (3yrs) |
€60,222 |
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