The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) is seeking Economic Affairs Consultants (Energy & Climate Change), talented
professionals to perform the following current and upcoming functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Energy Section and the general supervision of the Chief of the Sustainable Development and Productivity Division (SDPD), the incumbent will be responsible for preparing energy policy papers, analytical studies and other documents related to Energy and Climate Change issues including on Renewable Energies, Energy Efficiency, Environment issues, and Climate Change mainly in the ESCWA Region. The incumbent may undertake official travel in and outside the region in relation to his/her duties.
Qualifications
- Education: An advanced university degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or Physics (Master’s degree or equivalent) with a solid background in the field of energy, environment and climate change. A PhD is preferable.
- Experience: A significant number of years of relevant experience in Research and Policy Analysis in the fields of Energy, Climate Change and Environment mainly on Renewable Energies, Energy Efficiency, Kyoto Protocol, Clean Development Mechanism, Project Financing, Technologies and Economics or related areas. Proven record of publication at regional and or international levels. Experience in the Western Asia region is highly desirable.
- Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Proficiency in oral and written English is required; fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.
employment-escwa@un.org
