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Middle East and North Africa Electricity Transition Lead - Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10.00 to 12.00 Years   Dubai, United Arab Emirates   27 Jan, 2022
Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary$5,000 - $6,000
IndustryNon-profit Organization; Oil & Gas
Functional AreaNot Mentioned

Job Description

To apply: Please send a CV & one page cover letter??Ember is an independent energy & climate think tank, using data to drive down carbon emissions from electricity generation and phase-out coal and gas. We track changes in the global power system - and use our findings to improve energy and climate policy. You?ll be joining us at a period of rapid growth, and be part of an innovative team that?s having a global impact in tackling climate change.?Following the success of our work in Europe and Asia, Ember is setting up a new electricity transition team for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The team will work with key stakeholders such as policy makers, national campaigning organisations and think tanks to help accelerate the transition from gas and oil power to solar and wind power.?We are looking for a well-connected person to lead Ember?s work to run this team. You will need to have a proven record and hunger for making change in the region. This is a remote post, working with a small team of electricity experts.?Key responsibilities??????Lead on Ember?s research and advocacy work on MENA?s gas to solar and wind electricity transition, especially building off the opportunity of COP27 in Egypt and COP28 in the UAE.??????Develop and own the strategy for the team?s research and advocacy work on MENA?s electricity transition. This includes identifying priority countries/regions, and developing strategies for promoting electricity transition in those countries/regions, including the theory of change. Oversee the implementation of the team strategy by translating it into specific tasks and activities for each individual team member.??????Manage Ember?s African electricity analyst and recruit and manage a new MENA senior analyst.??????Working with the wider Ember team, using ideas that have already worked in other regions, and to share your experiences that may work in other regions.??????Work collaboratively with stakeholders in MENA to leverage the most impact.

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