Category Manager Energy

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• Solar lanterns
• Solar cookers
• Solar streetlights
• Generators/renewable energy solutions
• Fuels
• Lighting devices (indoor and outdoor)
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
• Building and construction design (i.e. warehouses) 

• Support the procurement of energy-related goods and services with a focus on reducing their environmental impact (including but not limited to carbon footprint).
• Provide guidance and technical support to staff on their procurement requests of energy-related goods and services.
• Conduct market research reports for specific energy-related goods and services. 
• Develop sustainability evaluation methodology for the selected energy-related goods and services. 
• Verify suppliers’ eligibility and proposals for energy-related product compliance with sustainable selection criteria where requested.
• Coordinate with other category managers (transport, plastic and textile items, Consultancy 
• services, etc..) analysis of procurement request from HQ, regional and field operations as well as other UN agencies.   
• Collaborate with leading industry experts to learn and integrate sustainable practices into UNHCR’s supply chain.
• Cooperate with other humanitarian organizations in achieving sustainable development goals.
• Support calculation of carbon emissions of Scope 3 activities (including procurement of energy-related goods and their transportation) to identify, measure and reduce carbon footprint.
• Guidance on end-of-life management practices (e-waste treatment, reusability, repairability, and recyclability of energy-related products) for UNHCR operations. 
• Involvement in recycling programs (both, local and global) for the energy-related goods procured by UNHCR.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement, supply chain management, and sustainability.

• Development of technical specifications and detailed baselines for the procurement of sustainable energy-related goods and services as requested. 
• Development of sustainable evaluation criteria for the selection of bids as well as update the sustainability evaluation methodology for procurement goods and services under this category. 
• Provide technical support to staff towards more sustainable outcomes across different energy-related goods and services including waste management practices (e-waste).
• Manage product category assortment, including assortment planning, selection, and optimization.
• Collect data and monitor market trends of energy-related goods and services, assessing alternative products, and pricing to identify opportunities, and so informing UNHCR relevant sourcing decisions. 
• Stay updated and monitor market dynamics, including end-user preferences, industry trends, 
• regulatory changes and emerging technologies relevant to the category so as to be able to adjust the category strategies accordingly.
• Support data collection for measuring carbon emissions of the two categories of Scope 3: 1) procurement of goods and services (LCA) and 2) Transport and distribution.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven recommendations.
• Draft and update market analysis reports.
• Collaborate with the Global Sourcing Section to negotiate and maintain favorable contractual terms and pricing in relation to the products under the responsibility of the category manager.
• Review and analysis of requests from global, regional, and local UNHCR operations, divisions, and relevant units in compliance with the developed specifications for sustainable energy-related goods and services.
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams within DESS, and including Country Operations and Regional Bureaux, to ensure the successful execution of category strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure alignment with forecasts, working closely with the Inventory and GSM teams to minimize stock-outs and overstocks.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of products and suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and expectations.

• University degree in Engineering, Environmental Management or Sustainable Development or equivalent degree (desirable postgraduate).
• Proven system analysis and technical writing skills and ability to articulate complex system requirements.
• Strong commitment to environmental preservation, circular economy, and sustainable development
• Strive to live up to high ethical and professional standards. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience at the professional level in progressively responsible functions, specializing in renewable energy; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
• Experience with sustainable/renewable energy solutions/projects and/or CO2 emission reduction project(s) and/or environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).
• Relevant experience in developing market research reports for energy-related goods and services.
• Familiarity with the latest sustainable processes/technologies/products in the energy sector.
• Understanding of sustainable and efficient energy practices and tools
• Understanding of related subjects such as economics, natural resource management, climate and energy policies.

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