Associate Energy Officer

Overview

Assist in the implementation of sustainable energy programmes for humanitarian response.

You have:

• 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree
• Field(s) of Education: Energy; Energy Engineering, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or other relevant field.
• Certificates: Geographic Information Systems
• Knowledge of sustainable energy in humanitarian/development settings
• Familiarity with emerging environmentally sustainable and appropriate technologies and renewable energy
• Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Deadline for Applications

January 6, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

E (most hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS IICA1Target Start Date

2026-01-01Terms of Reference

Demonstrated ability of planning, implementation and monitoring of energy-related projects.Standard Job Description

Associate Energy Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships Access to clean, affordable and reliable energy services is integral part of the humanitarian response and an essential factor in creating sustainable economic development. Sustainable energy services are essential for basic human protection and aim to enable refugees, IDPs, host communities and other persons of concern to meet their energy needs in a safe, sustainable and affordable way, recognizing the critical importance of access to sustainable energy to ensure basic needs, improve human protection and well-being, and foster communities' inclusiveness. Energy services provide cooking, lighting, heating and clean water, and underpin all but the most rudimentary income-earning activities. Energy poverty leads to insecurity, increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), reduced development opportunities, health problems and environmental degradation. In line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), access to clean energy could vastly improve the health and well-being of millions of persons. The Associate Energy Officer will provide technical support on sustainable energy in the Operation. The incumbent will work very closely with the technical sectors, Programme and Protection colleagues. S/he will typically report to the Programme Officer in the Operation.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties - Assist the implementation of the sustainable energy programme - Assist in the assessment and identification of cost effective and appropriate sources of alternative energy for cooking, lighting and electricity in collaboration with all actors, including private sector, development agencies and governmental institutions. - Assist the supervisor in the design of specific projects and pilot energy for cooking, lighting and powering, including renewable energy, with a view towards enhancing self-reliance, education and protection. - Work in close collaboration and emphasize the multi-sectoral links of Energy with Environment, Protection, Shelter and Settlement, Public Health and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. - Support and assist to work, inform and coordinate with government, line ministries and NGO partners to implement a robust and appropriate renewable energy strategy and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources and ensure safety - Assist in the monitoring and coordination of all sustainable energy activities. - Assist in the identification, establishment and linkage with relevant organizations to ensure access to sustainable energy for both refugees and the surrounding areas - Work in multi-functional team approach and work in close collaboration with programme and other technical experts, to ensure energy based interventions are approached from a cross-sectoral perspective. - Assist the Operation to ensure that minimum best practices are met to assure health and safety standards across all sustainable energy and energy efficient technologies. - Assist in the documentation of the project development including monitoring, testing, trouble shooting, lessons learned and solutions applied to assure institutional knowledge development. - Assist in the development of effective communication channels between all key stakeholders and promote the sharing of information on energy related activities.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education Energy; Energy Engineering, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses Geographic Information Systems; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Knowledge of sustainable energy in humanitarian/development settings, Familiarity with emerging environmentally sustainable and appropriate technologies, and renewable energy

Desirable Demonstrated ability of planning, implementation and monitoring of energy-related projects.

Functional Skills SP-Natural Resources Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

SP-Natural Resources ManagementEducation

Bachelor of Arts: Energy, Bachelor of Arts: Energy Engineering, Bachelor of Arts: Environment, Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Arts: Environmental SciencesCertifications

Geographic Information Systems - OtherWork Experience

Other information

This position requires Functional Clearance Remote

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