Economic Affairs Officer (Sustainable Energy), P4

Posting Title: Economic Affairs Officer (Sustainable Energy), P4 
Job Code Title: ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER 
Department/ Office: Economic Commission for Europe 
Duty Station: GENEVA 
Deadline: 2 September 2014 
Job Opening number: 14-ECO-ECE-34607-R-GENEVA (R)

The post is located in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), within the Sustainable Energy Division (SED). The is one of the substantive sub-programmes of UNECE. SED works to promote a sustainable energy development strategy for the region, with the following objectives:

• sustained access to high quality energy services for all individuals in the ECE region;
• facilitate a transition to a more sustainable energy future and introduce renewable energy sources to reduce health and environmental impacts resulting from the production, transport and use of energy;
• sustained improvements in energy efficiency, in production and use, particularly in countries with economies in transition;
• well-balanced energy networks tailored to optimise operating efficiencies and overall regional cooperation;
• security of energy supply; and
• integration of energy restructuring, legal, regulatory and energy pricing reforms, as well as of the social dimension into energy policy making.

The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Industry Section. The Industry Section of the SED includes sustainable energy activities in the areas of coal, natural gas, electricity, and resource classification.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, engineering, or energy-related field. A first level university degree in combination with a minimum of two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic issues, particularly in energy and sustainable development, or related field. Demonstrated experience in servicing committees and activities for either intergovernmental organisations or the private sector.

Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French or Russian is an advantage.

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