Provides strategic and tactical leadership and coordination in the internal development and external implementation of WWF’s global energy agenda. Creates cohesion and a connection function across the policy and advocacy work, working closely with the different energy work streams.
- 10 years of work experience in energy and climate. At least 3 years of experience in global energy and climate policy work.
- Direct experience in one or more of the following areas: (i) coal phase-out (ii) oil and gas transition, (iii) energy efficiency; (iv) energy access and (v) just transition.
- Master’s Degree in Energy Economics, Energy Finance, Climate Science, Social Science, or related relevant fields.
- Fluent in English. Other language/s are an asset.Required Skills and Competencies:
- Proven knowledge and understanding of global conservation issues, market and business dynamics in the energy field.
- Proven ability to deliver programmatic work with sharp project and team management.
- Fundraising skills.
- Demonstrated experience in building alliances, initiatives or platforms for change that leverage the capacity of partners.
- A network of external relationships that extends WWF’s current reach.
- Ability to be a self-starter, excellent communication and network skills.
- Ability to interact with senior business and policy leaders.
- Strong team player and internal organizational networker.
- Adheres to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
Contract: 1 year with potential to renew as a result of joint efforts.
Location: Open.
Interested candidates should send a covering letter and a maximum 2-page Curriculum Vitae, saved in a single PDF file, to Dana Brunner dbrunner@wwfint.org.
Ensure you put this in the subject line of your email: RECRUITMENT: Energy Transition Global Lead - (add your name)
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION IS 3 JANUARY 2021
For specific questions about the position, contact
Else Hendel ehendel@wwf.no / +4797423495
Vanessa Pérez-Cirera vperez@wwfint.org.
