Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of IITC, the Head, Energy Planning and Modelling will:
* Lead IRENA's work in the areas of energy planning and the power sector transformation;
* Direct development and implementation of capacity building programmes with partner countries and regional entities;
* Supervise and direct the development and enhancement of IRENA energy modelling and power sector modelling tools and coordinate the model development and application efforts across the agency;
* Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders and support other IRENA activities with projects. Co-ordinate any joint projects and lead the process when required;
* Lead and manage a team of professionals and consultants, ensuring the team produces high-quality outputs, fosters collaboration, and achieves project goals efficiently;
* Ensure the timely and high-quality completion of deliverables related to energy modelling, planning and power sector transformation within the Agency’s Work Programme;
* Manage the development of project proposals for voluntary contributions, with an emphasis on projects related to energy planning and power sector transformation;
* Oversee activities related to administration, budget, and funding, including project preparation, submissions, progress reports, and financial statements, ensuring proper documentation and reporting;
* Supervise the preparation of cutting-edge knowledge products, including reports, briefs, background papers, and presentations, in support of the Work Programme and other commitments;
* Manage outreach activities, including presentations at high-level political events such as Ministerial discussions during IRENA’s Assembly meetings;
* Provide expert advice to senior management and member countries on important trends and developments in energy modelling, planning and power sector transformation;
* Liaise with other international organizations and agencies to maintain cooperation and advance global efforts in renewable energy innovation;
* Assist in mobilizing and managing financial resources for IRENA’s initiatives;
* Supervise a team of professionals and consultants, ensuring quality output, collaboration, and alignment with project goals;
* Perform other duties as required by the IITC Director.
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