Jobs at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Functions / Key Results Expected

Project Coordination & Technical Support

• Coordinate the daily administrative and technical activities required for the rollout of the ETIP and Green Manufacturing Policy within the EAC.
• Coordinate the collection of technical inputs from local experts to ensure Tanzania’s national priorities are reflected in regional energy frameworks.
• Provide direct operational support to national ministries to help them implement sustainable energy initiatives and follow industrial guides.

Data Monitoring & Reporting

• Support in data collection and results validation to ensure all policy outputs and investment guides are grounded in rigorous technical analysis.
• Coordinate the scheduling and monitoring of project workstreams in Tanzania, tracking progress against quality standards and regional requirements.
• Provide support in drafting clear project briefs and progress reports by simplifying complex technical data for senior management and partners.

Stakeholder Liaison & Partnership Management

• Coordinate regular communication and meeting schedules between the SEforALL team, government agencies (MDAs), and partners like the World Bank/AfDB.
• Facilitate high-level engagement with government agencies, development finance institutions (DFIs), and private sector actors to catalyze clean energy investments.
• Coordinate SEforALL in regional forums, consultations, and multi-stakeholder dialogues to foster consensus on renewable energy and manufacturing roadmaps.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to expand SEforALL’s initiatives in Tanzania and across the EAC.

Green Manufacturing & Industry Support

• Coordinate outreach and engagement activities related to the Green Manufacturing Policy, specifically focusing on renewable energy and mineral processing.
• Provide assistance in compiling the Investment Guide by gathering data on market opportunities to help attract private sector interest.
• Coordinate the exchange of information between local industry players and global experts to help grow the renewable energy sector in East Africa.

Skills

Analytics, Communication, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Renewable Energy, Stakeholder Engagement

Competencies

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• A First Level University Degree (bachelor’s degree) in energy, business management, policy, economics, engineering, or a related field is required.
• An Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in energy, business management, policy, economics, engineering or a related field is an asset and may compensate for some years of experience.

Desired

• Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2).

Experience Requirements

Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in energy and critical minerals, renewable energy manufacturing or investment sectors in the East African Community region.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with key energy sector stakeholders, such as government agencies, development partners, and private sector actors.
• Proven track record of working on projects that require an understanding of East African energy markets and regulatory environments.

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Functions / Key Results Expected

Advisory support on EU Energy and Climate Acquis Alignment

• Provide high-quality technical assistance and policy advice to ensure the compliant transposition, adoption, and effective implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive and other EU requirements in the area of climate and energy.
• Support the institutions in addressing EU acquis compliance requirements, supporting the legislative process, and advising on implementation challenges and necessary follow-up actions. 
• Expert guidance on aligning national energy and climate frameworks with evolving EU requirements, ensuring coherence across policy, legal, and institutional dimensions.

Support to coordination, Institutional Strengthening, and Policy Advisory Support

• Support effective coordination among relevant national institutions involved in the implementation of energy and climate policies, including the provision of expert inputs to meetings, consultations, and technical discussions related to acquis alignment.
• Facilitate interinstitutional dialogue on different reforms, processes, procedures in the area of climate and energy, with a view to aligning national practices with EU requirements and good practices.
• Support the Ministry’s engagement in Energy Community structures, through the preparation of analytical inputs, reports, negotiation positions, and briefing notes related to obligations under the Energy Community Treaty and the EU accession process. 
• Provide policy advice on electricity market integration, covering cooperation mechanisms, market coupling, public service obligations related to security of supply, price regulation, and market liberalisation, as well as advice on aligning national electricity market arrangements with EU requirements.
• Deliver research-based policy advice on the EU climate acquis, carbon pricing mechanisms, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and support interinstitutional cooperation on alignment with the EU Emissions Trading System, the development and implementation of Monitoring, Reporting, Verification and Accreditation (MRVA) systems, and the implementation of the Governance Regulation and related reporting obligations.

Expected outputs

• Strategic and technical advisory inputs supporting alignment with the EU energy and climate acquis, including legislative, policy, and implementation-related guidance, as well as ad-hoc advice in response to emerging priorities.
• Analytical and policy-oriented outputs, such as briefing notes, background analyses, or technical inputs on selected energy and climate topics, including electricity market developments, decarbonisation, and climate policy instruments.
• Institutional coordination and process support, including expert contributions to interinstitutional meetings, consultations, and working groups, and inputs supporting improved coordination and alignment with EU requirements and good practices.
• EU accession and Energy Community support outputs, including preparatory materials, analytical inputs, and advisory support related to Energy Community obligations and the EU accession process.
• Reporting and knowledge contributions, including inputs to project reports, summaries of advisory support provided, and consolidated reflections on key findings and recommendations.

Monitoring and progress controls 

• Expert inputs and contributions were delivered in a timely manner and in accordance with established quality standards. Feedback from beneficiaries has been generally positive.
• The expert’s work contributed to alignment with the EU Energy and Climate acquis.
• Reports were submitted in a timely manner, in line with the structure and content agreed with the supervisor.

Skills

Climate, Energy Policy, European Law, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Research, Stakeholder Management

Competencies

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, economics, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, with 7 years of relevant experience, is required

Desired

• PhD in a relevant field.

Experience Requirements

Required

• At least 7 years of professional experience in energy and/or climate policy, EU acquis alignment, or Energy Community-related work is required..

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Functions / Key Results Expected

Localization Roadmap Frameworks

• Develop and design the technical methodologies for building national-level localization roadmaps for solar PV and electric mobility, including the technical parameters for component-level market sizing and industry complementarity.
• Establish technical benchmarks and evaluation criteria to assess the readiness of existing industries and identify firm-level capability gaps for integration into global energy transition technology value chains.
• Draft technical inputs for industrial policy measures and specialized skill-development requirements based on specific manufacturing barriers identified during the framework design process.
• Coordinate the technical deployment of localization frameworks in pilot countries, managing the application of roadmap methodologies and ensuring rigorous data validation at the national level.

Research and Data Analysis

• Contribute in developing and maintaining analytical tools designed to evaluate the competitiveness and socio-economic impacts of domestic assembly and manufacturing.
• Perform detailed component-level market assessments and quantitative analysis to identify domestic capability gaps and forward linkages with manufacturing for energy transition technologies.
• Utilize quantitative modeling tools to simulate the technical implications of demand- and supply-side industrial policy interventions on domestic assembly viability and investment attractiveness.
• Function as the technical subject matter expert on local value chain development, producing data-driven research and providing technical input to strengthen the evidence base for the Green Industrialization programme.
• Align domestic industry capability data with the technical appraisal requirements of international financing institutions to facilitate the development of investment-ready localization roadmaps.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with government, industry, and financing institutions to secure primary industrial data and validate the technical accuracy of findings related to local minerals processing and refining.
• Organize and facilitate multi-stakeholder technical workshops to build consensus on roadmap findings and validate localization pathways with diverse national and international actors.
• Translate complex research outputs into actionable technical guidance for policy-makers and industry leaders to support the practical implementation of national industrial strategies.

Skills

Electric Power, Energy, Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Solar PV

Competencies

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• An Advanced Level Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Energy, International Relations, Natural Resources or a related field. 
• A First Level (Bachelor’s Degree) in Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Energy, International Relations, Natural Resources or a related field with an additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree. 

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial policy and renewable energy.
• Experience in solar PV or electric mobility manufacturing and value chain development.