Team Leader – Energy Security

Team Leader – Energy Security

SPC – Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Suva, Fiji

The role – Team Leader – Energy Security is a senior position within the Georesources and Energy Programme of the Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division. This position focuses on providing advice to Pacific Island countries and territories on policy and regulatory matters, and renewable energy and energy efficiency, spearheading and coordinating the implementation of the Framework for Energy Security and Resilience in the Pacific (FESRIP) and monitoring the region’s progress on SDG 7, participating in GEP’s resource mobilisation efforts, and coordinating SPC’s effort in implementing PICTs Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) relating to energy transition. The position works with teams across the GEM Division in Climate Change and Resilience domains.

The key responsibilities of the role include

Leadership and Management:

• Provide sound leadership to the Energy Security Unit (ESU); planning, prepare annual work plan and budget for the ESU.
• Liaise with the PCREEE, NDC Hub, MTCC, CCES, and FSM.Se to ensure better collaboration and complementarity of efforts.
• Provide the necessary support to the Deputy Director – GEP and GEM Division Director.
• Represent SPC at relevant national, regional and international meetings.

Leading and coordinating FESRIPs implementation 2021-2030:

• Develop the FESRIP Brief Outline every 3 years in consultation with PICTs and partners; Coordinate the implementation of the FESRIP Brief Outline in partnership with PICTs and partners; Enhance engagement with existing partners and seek their support through Technical Assistance and/or funding for the implementation of the FESRIP; Explore and establish new partnerships that will strengthen the implementation of the FESRIP.
• Coordinate the gathering of relevant data and information to track progress against energy targets, including SDG-7.
• Provide regular updates on the implementation progress of the FESRIP and SDG 7 to SPC Executives, PICTs, partners and Energy Ministers.

Spearheading the Resource Mobilisation/Fundraising efforts for Energy:

• Collaborate with the SPC’s Integration and Resource Mobilisation Office (IRMO) and GEP Volunteers to progress GEP’s resource mobilisation efforts.
• Work with members of GEP Resource Mobilisation Committee (RMC) in discussing, developing, reviewing and submitting project concept notes and proposals (including Theory of Change, Logical Framework, and concept notes) to donors.
• Lead GEP’s effort in developing joint energy concept notes and proposals with relevant partners and submitting them to donors.
• Explore new partnerships/funding opportunities to support the implementation of the FESRIP 23 priority initiatives with partners/donors philanthropies, private sector, etc.

Leading and coordinating the implementation of other Energy Activities:

• Lead/coordinate SPC’s assistance in the implementation of specific tasks of the EDF11 FSM Sustainable Energy (FSM.SE) Project.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to PICTs on energy policy, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and other aspects of energy.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Pacific Energy Gender Strategic Action Plan (PEGSAP) 2020-2030.
• Discuss and agree with the Pacific NDC Hub the countries’ NDCs that can be implemented by SPC alone and/or in collaboration with other partners; Coordinate the implementation of specific NDCs in consultation/collaboration with the countries and partners.
• Provide sound advice and technical assistance to the OPERA Coordination Expert and ADB in relation to the engagement of consultants and the implementation of OPERA activities.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of other GEP energy projects in collaboration with the beneficiary countries and partners.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as energy, renewable energy, climate change mitigation or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the energy sector with 5 years of leadership experience at project/programme management level.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and deliver timely and high-quality project outputs and outcomes.
• Experience in research and analysis, including in-depth technical knowledge in an energy sub-sector.
• Experience in fundraising, proposal preparation and project management.
• Previous experience working with donors and developing country partners.
• Strategic planning and organisational development experience.
• Awareness of the PICTs energy policy and status.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Language skills:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness:

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

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