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Head Of Climate & Energy

WWF- Myanmar
Dagon | Yangon
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27 Sep 2022
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Head Of Climate & Energy
WWF- Myanmar, Dagon | Yangon

Head Of Climate & Energy

WWF- Myanmar

Head Of Climate & Energy

WWF- Myanmar
Recruiter active 2 days ago The recruiter at this company was last active reviewing applications.
Myanmar - Yangon
Verified This job has been verified by the company as a real job vacancy.

Experience level

Manager

Job Function

Project, Operations Management

Job Industry

NGO/UN/Non Profit

Min Education Level

Bachelor Degree

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

A Fantastic Opportunity for ...

Major Functions

 

The Head of Climate and Energy will focus on creating the enabling conditions for a major shift in energy transformation in Myanmar resulting in large-scale renewable energy investments. He/she will also lead our programme of work to ensure nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, including climate adaptation, is embedded in our conservation strategies and to promote WWF’s credibility as a leading organisation on NbS and climate-related activities in Myanmar. The position will also play the role of coordinating WWF’s sustainable development cluster to create stronger synergies between the cross-cutting themes of sustainable infrastructure and sustainable finance, and our main four thematic programmes: forests, wildlife, freshwater, climate and energy.

 

There are nine sectors he/she will perform as major duties and responsibilities, which are 1) Climate, 2) Renewable Energy, 3) Leadership, management, and coordination, 4) Fundraising, 5) Communication & Networking, 6) Project Development & Implementation, 7) Issue Resolutions, Crisis/Risk Management, 8) Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting and 9) Strategic synergies with Myanmar and International teams.

 

The job description with detailed major duties & responsibilities can be downloaded at "WWF-Myanmar official website page, career tab".

Open To

Foreign (Expatriate)
Male/Female

Job Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Climate and Environment or Renewable Energy, or Development, or a related field.
  • Technical knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable and non-renewable energy options, off-grid and decentralized power options
  • Knowledge of the realities of inter-governmental organizations, development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector
  • Minimum 8 years of professional working experience
  • At least 5 years working experience in the climate change adaptation or energy sector, ideally in Myanmar
  • Previous experience with donor funded projects and modalities
  • Knowledge and experience with micro-scale and off-grid power solutions

What We Can Offer

Benefits

Meal or travel allowance

Highlights

  • An awesome company
  • Join a winning team
  • You can make a difference

Career Opportunities

  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Possibility for job training
  • Learn new skills and techniques