Technical Competencies:
- Gender and Social Inclusion:
Understanding of gender and social inclusion in the context of sustainable
energy policies, strategies, institutions and practices related to SEforALL’s mandate.
- Stakeholder engagement: A
track record of engaging with partners in an international and country context.
- Knowledge Management and
turning Knowledge to Value: Ability to work with others to create, synthesize
and/ or share relevant knowledge and to stimulate its use.
- Project Management:
Demonstrated skills with task/ project management.
Core Competencies:
Excellent written, synthesis and
research skills, including drafting ability and extensive knowledge of word
processing and application of software package as databases and Power Point
Presentations; Familiarity and appreciation of social media and a clear
communicator.
Professionalism;
Demonstrating/safeguarding
ethics and integrity. Demonstrate corporate knowledge, Self-development and
initiative-taking. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and international
environment based on mutual respect and tolerance. Demonstrates good judgment and discretion
when handling sensitive materials.
Ability to exercise good judgment,
discretion and tact in handling sensitive issues.
A commitment to the goals of SEforALL and
to sustainable development more broadly essential.
A good sense of humor.
Willingness to 'get the job' done with a positive
attitude to take on a wide range of tasks.
Ability and willingness to
adjust to ‘beyond the normal’ working hours and manage the work life balance
effectively to accommodate differences in time zones.
Analysis:
Demonstrated excellent research and analytical skills
that can be applied to gather data and generate knowledge relevant to
decision-making functions.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates
appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks
and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and
actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently and is able to work to deadlines
and maintain effectiveness under pressure.
Excellent organizational
and task management skills, with appropriate attention to details and ability
to prioritize work among multiple competing demands, and under tight
deadlines. Ability to manage multiple
workflows at the same time.
Proactive approach to
managing workflow, with keen ability to multi-task and respond quickly and
flexibly to a wide range of issues, some of which come up in ad hoc and unexpected
ways.
Ability to thrive in a
fast-paced work environment where adaptability will be a premier.
Communication:
Excellent communication skills and proven drafting ability;
ability to develop contacts, foster collaboration with UN and other stakeholders,
deliver presentations, advocate for viewpoints and participate actively in
internal as well as external debates and negotiations.
Ability to craft messages
and communiques, and copy edit work to produce flawless written communications
is required.
E-literacy:
Excellent e- skills, including the ability to use modern
office technology and related software.
Practical knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and
presentation software is required. Ability to do internet research, compile information
and find solutions online to information gaps is essential.
Teamwork:
Work within a newly-formed team as well as with colleagues
across work units, departments, divisions and with Member States. Support
colleagues, establish a team culture, encourage others to participate in
teamwork and share responsibility for decision-making and results. 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.
Demonstrated ability to
work with teams representing a wide variety of staffing levels that also cut
across agencies and partners, and work without direct authority to deliver
timely and high quality products. Strong
team player capabilities.
Personal.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a
positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrates behavior of professional and personal ethics transparency and
openness to encourage respect and similar behavior from colleagues in the work
place. Sensitivity to other people’s cultural and religious norms and the
ability to easily blend with others. Must
have shown to have the ability to be discrete and maintain confidential
information. Exhibits diplomacy, loyalty and commitment to SEforALL’s
goals. Sense of humor an advantage.
SEforALL values
Partnership. SEforALL’s global team
operates within and across partner driven networks, building on its strong
relationship with the UN. SEforALL’s global team catalyzes connections,
coordinates activities with others, collaborates on common objectives and
leverages opportunities to deliver more as a platform than it can do
individually.
Agility. SEforALL’s global team
is adaptive in its approach so it can stay focused on its goal in an evolving
economic and political environment. It brings people together that don’t
normally talk to each other and frames the questions differently so it can help
leaders unlock action and finance.
Diversity. SEforALL’s global team
recognizes the diversity of needs across countries and communities and commits
to working with all actors in delivering solutions that respond to these
differentiated needs.
Equity. SEforALL’s goal is for
“all.” SEforALL’s global team strives for a sustainable energy transition that
is just and equitable and leaves no one behind.
Results. SEforALL global team
focuses on helping leaders make the most progress, fastest in areas that make a
meaningful contribution to SEforALL’s objectives. It is solutions-oriented. It
values evidence and data. It understands the scale and urgency of the
sustainable energy challenge and the need for a holistic systems-based
approach.
Trust. SEforALL’s global team treats information carefully
and respects what it is entrusted with as it serves partners and their success.