Associate Programme Officer – PPS - P-1

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Associate Programme Officer – PPS - P-1

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Job title
Associate Programme Officer – PPS - P-1
Organisation
IRENA
City
Bonn
Country
  • Germany
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Type of job
temporary contract
Duration
12 months
Sector
Other
Language of description
English
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director – Planning and Programme Support, the selected candidate will perform the following duties:

  • Organise IRENA events, including IRENA Innovation Week;
  • Support the preparation and organisation of IRENA’s presence at climate events, such as COP (Conference of the Parties);
  • Manage the travel arrangements of the Director, PPS including mission processing;
  • Support travel arrangements and missions of DG in Rome;
  • Perform administrative functions related to publishing, procurement, work programme and budget reporting, among others;
  • Support the work of other areas of PPS responsibility as required;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailor language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree in social science, international relations, political science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience/Skills: Relevant professional experience, including the below;

  • Work experience in organising international workshops, meetings and events at the international level is required.
  • Experience working in a similar organisation or government in the area of sustainable energy, is desirable.
  • Successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across regions and geographies with a demonstrated capacity to cooperate diplomatically in an international setting is a plus.

Languages: Excellent written and spoken English command is required. Knowledge of other languages as Italian and German are plus.

                                                                                                           IRENA reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.

Qualified candidates must apply for the above-mentioned vacancy online, through IRENA’s recruitment platform by submitting a complete and comprehensive CV and a letter of interest, including details of three professional references who will be contacted if their application is shortlisted.

Applications from qualified women are highly encouraged.

Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for an interview and will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
Application deadline
2023/07/23
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