Senior Integrated Energy Systems Expert

This Paris-based UNEP consultancy leads the Global Demand Flexibility Accelerator, developing strategy, national roadmaps and enabling market pathways for low-carbon energy systems. The expert advises governments, utilities, regulators and standards bodies, coordinates global partnerships, and mobilizes resources for practical, resilient demand-side flexibility.

• Lead technical design and initial implementation of the Global Demand Flexibility Accelerator
• Lead technical and policy engagement with governments and power-sector institutions in priority countries
• Develop a UNEP methodology for national demand-side-flexibility roadmaps
• Represent UNEP with ministries, regulators, planning agencies, utilities and standards institutions
• Advance standards pathways for interoperable energy systems, buildings and appliances
• Provide technical guidance on market arrangements, procurement, consumer safeguards and flexible energy resources
• Coordinate partnerships with IRENA and other international technical partners
• Develop funding proposals and resource-mobilisation strategies

• Advanced university degree in environmental science, international relations, political science, public policy, economics or engineering
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible energy-sector experience
• Experience leading international programmes, advising governments and coordinating multi-country initiatives and partnerships
• Thorough familiarity with project-management best practices
• Fluent written and oral English

• Energy Systems
• Demand-side Flexibility
• Programme Leadership
• Power-system Analysis
• Energy Policy
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Standards Development
• Resource Mobilisation
• Partnership Management
• Quality Assurance

• ISO
• IEC