Climate and Energy Analyst – United for Efficiency

Result of ServiceThe consultant will support the coordination and facilitation of engagements broader Asian stakeholders, with the objective to: - Strengthen partnerships with key government agencies, industry representatives, and technical experts. - Enhance knowledge exchange on China’s energy efficiency practices with public and private sector stakeholders. - Development of briefings and technical notes to support outreach of U4E activities for high level events (e.g. Climate COP, Montreal Protocol meetings, etc.) - Support the implementation and monitoring of U4E cooling and data center activities. - Organize and lead meetings, workshops, and follow-ups. Work LocationRemote- Paris Expected duration7 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnited for Efficiency (U4E) is a global initiative launched in 2015 to help developing and emerging markets quickly and comprehensively transition to energy-efficient lighting, room air conditioners, household refrigerators, electric motors, transformers and data centres (see http://united4efficiency.org). A well-designed set of policies can help transform these markets by enabling them to leapfrog past outdated technologies to superior, cost-effective alternatives. U4E has a diverse and growing portfolio of activities around the world, which requires a local consultant to engagement on cooling (air conditioners, refrigerators, commercial refrigeration, fans) and data center related activities in Asia to share with other countries. The consultant will be responsible for: · Stakeholder Mapping and briefings: Identify and map relevant stakeholders in Asia , including government bodies, industry groups, and technical experts. Develop briefings based on U4E existing tools and resources on data centers and cooling. · Meeting Coordination: Organize, schedule, and coordinate meetings, workshops, and consultations with stakeholders. This includes preparing agendas, background materials, and taking meeting minutes. · Communication and Follow-up: Serve as a liaison between U4E and Asian stakeholders, ensuring timely communication, follow-ups, and tracking of action items. · Reporting: Prepare regular updates and reports on stakeholder engagement activities, highlighting key outcomes, challenges, and recommendations. · Support in Event Planning: Assist in the planning and execution of events related to U4E cooling and data center initiatives The consultant will report to U4E but will closely work with key stakeholders in China, including government agencies, industry representatives, and technical experts. Qualifications/special skills• Bachelor's degree in energy management, environmental science, international relations, or a related field · Basic familiarity with energy policies and appliance technologies in Asia. Understanding on cooling technologies, and data center cooling needs is an asset. · At least 1 year of professional experience (may include relevant internship experience) in project management, preferably on energy policies and international development programmes; · Excellent written and oral communications skills, preferably on energy or environmental related topics; · Knowledge of project management concepts; · Experience in developing and building coalitions to support existing activities and proposals for new activities in China. · Excellent record in collaborating with a team, and ability to adapt to meeting varying needs as a project evolves. · Experience in facilitating meetings with government stakeholders and industry representatives Languages• Fluent in English and Chinese Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.