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Head of Secretariat
REN21 is seeking an outstanding, experienced individual to head its Secretariat in Paris.
REN21 is a global policy network that provides a forum for international
leadership on renewable energy. Its goal is to bolster policy
development for the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing
and industrialised economies.
Open to a wide variety of dedicated stakeholders, REN21 connects
governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations,
industry associations, and other partnerships and initiatives.
REN21 is supported by a Secretariat. The REN21 Secretariat has been
operating since 2006 and is located in the offices of the UNEP Division
of Technology, Industry and Economics in Paris, France.
The REN21 Secretariat
- supports the Steering Committee as it further develops the
Network
- facilitates implementation of the work programme as agreed by
the Steering Committee
- coordinates the outreach of the Network
- provides substantive support to the Steering Committee
- supports the working procedures of the Network's thematic issue
groups
- maintains the website and public relations products of the
Network
- performs necessary 'back-office' functions, such as finance,
administration/funding
Position Overview
The Head of the REN21 Secretariat is responsible for leading a small
team in carrying out the work programme as approved by the REN21
Steering Committee (SC). The Head of the Secretariat reports to the
Steering Committee and coordinates closely with the SC Chair and the
Bureau.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic planning: develops programme priorities and strategies
to be submitted for approval by the SC
- Communication: guides and oversees the creation and maintenance
of the substantial knowledge base and information exchange, which
allows REN21 to fulfil its mission
- Strategic positioning: positions the REN21 network and its
products in international high-level policy meetings and conferences
and through the Internet
- Network building: drives and supports the strategic growth of
the multi-stakeholder REN 21 network under the SC’s guidance; builds
relationships with international institutions
- Programme management: oversees the design of programmes,
projects, and services and guides implementation, evaluation, and
reporting
- General management: supervises the day-to-day operations of the
Secretariat and facilitates the functioning and operation of the
Steering Committee and Bureau
- Fund raising: explores and identifies fund-raising opportunities
that meet REN21’s programme needs and develops proposals
- Advisory services: provides advice to REN21 members on technical,
political, and procedural issues.
Skills, Experience, and Attributes
- Academic degree (masters or equivalent) in economics, business,
political science, engineering, communications or other related
field
- Minimum 15 years relevant professional experience (energy,
environment and/or development)
- Minimum 5 years international experience
- Good understanding of a broad range of energy-related issues
- Demonstrated ability to manage business aspects of an
organisation including financial management and strategic planning
- Established network in the international energy/climate arena
- Successful track record in fund raising
- Outstanding communication and networking skills with ability to
motivate and engage others
- Excellent command of English, verbal and written. Knowledge of
German and French would be an asset
The position is based in Paris with a good deal of international
travel required. The contract is initially for 2 years, with possible
option for extension.
The successful candidate will be employed by GTZ GmbH, Germany and be
seconded to the REN21 Secretariat. Salary and benefits are based on
GTZ’s salary scheme.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to send CV/resume and cover letter
by e-mail no later than 13 June 2008 to
jobs@ren21.net
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