Вакансія: Junior Specialist on Climate change

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the programme “ Support for Structural Change in Ukrainian Coal Regions ” to fill the position:

Junior Specialist on Climate change (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: Junior Specialist on Climate change)

The aim of the project IKI-Flex within the framework of “Support for Structural Change in Ukrainian Coal Regions” is to ensure that Ukraine carries out the structural change associated with the coal phase-out in a socially and economically compatible and ecologically sustainable manner.

In light of the war in Ukraine, the project currently focuses on reconstruction and recovery efforts in the Ukrainian energy sector.The past energy production paradigm, mainly based on fossil fuels and centralized distribution, will not sufficiently serve these goals. Therefore, newly (re)constructed infrastructure should follow a different, transformative pathway towards a carbon neutral, resilient and a nature positive future . Intact energy infrastructure of the fossil production system can follow and phase out, however, it still has to be assessed in relation to what extent the intact energy infrastructure can continue to be used in a transformed energy system. Final aim is the replacement of a mainly fossil and nuclear energy system to a system based on renewable energies. This will not only happen by top-down planning but must be also driven by local collaborative (climate) action  and should be inspired by lessons learned for a green recovery, gained after the shock of the Covid 19 pandemic

Establishing renewable energy demonstration sites in public buildings helps raising public awareness on advantages and practical use of renewable and energy efficient solutions. When accompanied by studies, policy dialogue, and capacity development, they can also provide valuable test cases for future planning and scaling up of green (re)construction solutions. Establishment of demonstration sites in public buildings will have an exemplary effect, which is in line with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive on Exemplary role of public bodies’ buildings

Junior Advisor on Energy and Climate will work closely with the Advisor on Energy and Climate and Administrative Advisor to support the design, implementation, and operation of energy management systems in municipalities. The Junior Advisor will provide assistance on sustainable energy practices and will work with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Advisor on Energy and Climate in providing technical expertise and support to municipalities in the design, implementation, and operation of energy management system;
• Provide cross-cutting support to the project teams, both technical and administrative in performing their tasks related to the project operations;
• Support the team in the implementation of all technical support activities;
• Support in running all technical activities smoothly and ensuring adequate implementation of the project’s activities;
• Support in the preparation and implementation of communication and dissemination activities, including social media and website updates, newsletters, and outreach to stakeholders;
• Screening background information and coordinating inputs on projects’ operations;
• Support in compiling, verifying, collating of data and information related to projects’ operations, screen background information and coordinate inputs on projects’ operations, monitor changes in political and economic surrounding and draft briefings;
• Support in organization, implementation, documentation, communication and follow-up of workshops, trainings, stakeholder consultations and other events (offline, online, hybrid), international exchange formats and visits of international delegations;
• Provide cross-cutting support to the project teams, both technical and administrative in performing their tasks related to the project operations;
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project files, and coordinating travel arrangements;
• Support in the identification and engagement of new stakeholders, including potential partners, funders, and participants;
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management, as required.

Required qualifications and experience:

• BA/MSc in Business Administration, Management, Energy, Climate other degree in an area that is related to the project objectives, with a focus on a relevant field;
• At least 2 years of working experience in the energy/ climate sector;
• Experience working in the energy sector and with energy management systems preferred;
• Outstanding working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office);
• Very good knowledge of English; Ukrainian native level required; knowledge of German is an asset;
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management;
• Strong self-organization skills and goal orientation combined with a high level of frustration tolerance;
• Work experience with international organizations is an asset.

We offer:

• Official employment;
• Salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary;
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually;
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings;
• Individual and group psychological support;
• Possible remote and flexible work;
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions:

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. Place of assignment is Kyiv. The contract duration is 1 year.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application:

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected] until  25 July, 2023, Tuesday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. The shortlisted candidates may be offered the task to complete to check the level of their proficiency and written English.