Technical Senior Officer - Environmental (Energy Policy Advisor - Energy Transition Retainer)

Dutystation: Manila, Philippines

Functional responsibilities

1. Programme Implementation
   
2. Coordination Functions
   
3. Knowledge Management

1. Programme Implementation

• Provide analysis and recommendations on streamlining and improving efficiency of regulatory procedures to facilitate renewable energy investments

• Provide expert analysis in assessing renewable energy mechanisms such as the Green Energy Option Program and comment on their effectiveness in promoting sustainable energy use and achieving national renewable energy targets, with actionable recommendations for improvement.

• Provide comments and recommendations related to rules or regulations on integrating variable renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grids, and market mechanisms.

Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or similar) or higher degree is required, preferably in political science, economics, electrical engineering, and related fields.

• A first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in above-mentioned fields with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or higher degree.

• Successful completion of the Philippines’ Bar Examination is required.

Experience

• A Minimum of two years (2) years of professional experience in a legal environment or in relation to law/political science/public administration or other fields relevant to the aforementioned functions is required.

• Experience in the energy field is desired.

• Demonstrated track record in legal research and legal writing, in relation to the energy sector is an advantage.

• Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of, donor, government, private sector and civil society is desired.