Descripción de la oferta
The Global Environment, Climate Change and Energy Expert will lead Ayuda en Acción’s technical practice in global environment, climate change and energy. The role aims to position the organization strategically with key stakeholders and to provide high-quality technical advisory support for the design and management of programmes at both Country Office and Headquarters levels.
The position contributes to the conceptualization, design, implementation, oversight and accompaniment of programmes related to the global environment, climate change, and energy for development across Ayuda en Acción’s areas of operation in Africa, Europe, and Latin America, as well as its corporate areas.
Responsabilities:
Strategic Leadership and Positioning
Provide strategic vision and technical leadership to the Programmes Director and the Head of the Technical and Innovation Unit on Global Environment, Climate Change, and Energy, including (but not limited to): climate finance, regenerative agriculture, forest conservation, ecosystem-based adaptation, institutional carbon footprint monitoring, green energy market development, energy transition, and access to sustainable energy.
Lead the implementation of Ayuda en Acción’s Institutional Strategy on Global Environment and Climate Change, ensuring coherence across programmes and regions.
Position Ayuda en Acción as a recognized actor in the global environment, climate change, and energy through participation in international forums, events, and networks, and through the dissemination of best practices, learning, and impact evidence.
Programme Design, Implementation, and Advisory Support
Provide technical advisory support to Country Offices and corporate areas in programme and project design, partnership development, research, and innovation related to the global environment, climate change, and energy.
Contribute to the conceptualization, design, documentation, and management of programmes and projects, ensuring technical quality and alignment with institutional strategies.
Collaborate with programme components including research, implementation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and learning, to ensure coherence and effectiveness from inception through scale-up.
Support and technically guide projects applying the Market Systems Development (MSD) methodology, particularly in energy and green market systems.
Design and develop products and knowledge assets to facilitate the application of institutional strategies and models across the organization.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Lead the identification and development of strategic partnerships, in coordination with the Alliances area, with public sector, private sector, civil society, and development actors aligned with Ayuda en Acción’s objectives in the global environment, climate change, and energy.
Work closely with the Fundraising Department to identify and pursue funding opportunities from institutional and private donors relevant to the thematic scope of the position.
Maintain effective working relationships with development agencies, local governments, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
Innovation and Systems Change
Design and promote innovative, scalable models, programmes, and methodologies related to the global environment, climate change, and energy.
Contribute to the development and implementation of market-based and systems-oriented solutions supporting green energy transition and inclusive energy markets.
Requirements
Knowledge and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Development Studies, Management Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a global environment, climate change, and energy for development, with demonstrated expertise in inclusive energy markets and green energy transition.
Proven experience working with international organizations or development agencies.
Experience working in Africa and Latin America.
Strong experience in partnership building and multi-stakeholder collaboration, including engagement with the private sector.
Demonstrated experience applying the Market Systems Development (MSD) methodology.
At least 5 years of experience designing and implementing innovative programmes in the energy and/or private sector development fields.
Strong knowledge of key actors and dynamics in the global environment, climate change, and energy sectors.
Knowledge or experience in social impact investment is an asset.
Languages:
Imprescindible: Spanish and English: C1: advanced
Geographic mobility
Yes, for national and international travel.
Skills and Competencies
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
Results-oriented mindset.
High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Conditions
Start Date: Inmediate
Type of contract: Undefinite
Working hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Working hours: We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible working hours: You can start work/log in between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Flexible Remuneration System.
Mandatory requirements to be able to participate in the selection process
Negative certificate of criminal record, updated.
Contacts of the last 3 positions, to request references on the position developed.
Negative certificate from the central registry of sex offenders and human trafficking, updated (in case the position has contact with minors).
In all selection processes we will take into account the criteria ofNO discrimination based on sex, race, skin colour, religion, political ideas, social origin, sexual orientation, age, etc., providing a transparent and equal opportunity process for all candidates, as stated in our Code of Conduct. "Treating all people with respect and rejecting any kind of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, exploitation or any other action against Human Rights".
At Ayuda en Acción we have zero tolerance for behaviour related to sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, which is why, in accordance with our Child Protection Policy, we are committed to carrying out a series of checks prior to hiring by requesting information from previous employers through the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org) no the event that said employers are members of this platform.
The information extracted from this application for references will be used in a Private,Confidentialand Internalmanner and will only be used for the selection processes of Ayuda en Acción in which the candidate has registered.
Therefore, bysubmittingthis application, the job applicant accepts and authorises these checks to be carried outin order tocontinue in the selection process.
In addition, it will be compulsory to present the 'Negative Certification of the Central Registry of Sex Offenders' prior to the incorporation.
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