Job Identification : 10331

Locations : Cairo, Egypt

Posting Date : 05/02/2023, 06:29 AM

Apply Before : 05/17/2023, 03:59 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNDP

Grade : NPSA-4

Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area : Nature, Climate and Energy

Bureau : Regional Bureau for Arab States

Contract Duration : 6 months

Education & Work Experience : Bachelor’s Degree – 1 year(s) experience

Required Languages : Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is engaged with the UNFCCC CoP27 Presidency in a project that is funded by several international agencies to increase predictability and visibility of COP27, prepare negotiators, build momentum, and guarantee positive outcomes in collaboration with a wide range of both national and international stakeholders. The third outcome of the CoP27 project supports multidisciplinary initiatives for climate action, including activities related to reducing the carbon footprint of CoP27 in the host city through rapid reinforcement of PV systems and energy efficiency in Sharm El-Sheikh.

This outcome/activity aims at reducing carbon footprint in Sharm El-Sheikh through rapid reinforcement of small scale solar power stations and energy efficiency. This will include establishing solar power stations in several locations in the City of Sharm El Sheikh, including Sharm Convention Center, Sharm Musuem, public schools, King Salman University and other locations. Some of these pilot projects have been initiated before COP27 and others to be initiated between Q1 and Q2 of 2023.

The COP27 project is implemented by UNDP under the Direct Implementation Modality in full cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The implementation of the solar power station is planned through Contractual Services (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, (EPC) in collaboration with the Egypt PV Project and the Industrial Modernization Centre (IMC).

UNDP seeks to recruit a full-time Energy project Coordinator for the CoP27 project. The Energy Project Coordinator will be responsible for the technical supervision of installation of solar power plants. The Energy Project Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the different solar power stations are implemented to meet the required technical specifications as stated in the TORs.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Technical supervision of implementation, testing, commissioning, and monitoring of solar power stations.
•  Liaising with project partners to follow up on the implementation of the solar power plants.
•  Monitor the performance of the solar power plants after installation.
•  Assist Climate Programme Specialist in preparation of progress reports.
•  Conduct frequent site visits as needed.

Links to supporting documents: Egypt National Climate Change Strategy 2050: https://www.eeaa.gov.eg/Uploads/Topics/Files/20221206130720583.pdf

Egypt National Determined Contributions 2022: https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-07/Egypt%20Updated%20NDC.pdf.pdf

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Nature, Climate and Energy Energy Renewable Energy Nature, Climate and Energy Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Infrastructure Communication -Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience -Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels Monitoring Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  University Degree in engineering, renewable energy, or other relevant fields

Experience:

•  1 year of work experience (if with Bachelor’s) in the field of renewable energy projects planning, management, implementation, and monitoring

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Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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