Implementation Adviser - PCREEE
SDR 3,739 - 4,632 per monthPosted 9 days ago
Closes in 21 daysOverseas role, based in Tonga
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. It is an international development organisation owned and governed by 27 country and territory members, working across more than 25 sectors including fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources. Its Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories through programmes covering oceans and maritime affairs, georesources and energy, and disaster and community resilience.
About the role
The Implementation Adviser - PCREEE leads implementation, delivery and reporting on the annual work programme and budget of the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) during its Third Operational Phase (2027-2031). The role works collaboratively with the PCREEE Manager, the wider PCREEE team, the Georesources and Energy Programme of the GEM Division, and partners including the Global Network of Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC). It covers designing the annual work programme and budget, coordinating delivery of a multi-country, multi-donor renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolio, overseeing reporting, visibility and knowledge management, and driving resource mobilisation and investment promotion. The adviser mobilises national and regional expertise and partnerships, builds relationships with governments, development partners, financial institutions and the private sector, and supervises a direct report while contributing to organisational and partner capacity building.
Key responsibilities
- Design and periodically review the PCREEE work programme, portfolio and budget in line with the Business Plan, regional priorities and donor commitments
- Translate regional energy priorities and emerging trends into programme strategies, investment priorities, concept notes and initiatives
- Provide technical advice to the PCREEE Manager, governance bodies and senior stakeholders on programme direction, delivery options, resources and risks
- Lead stakeholder consultations with governments, development partners, financial institutions and the private sector to shape programme design
- Coordinate delivery of a multi-country, multi-donor renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolio, including the national G-RES project portfolio
- Set delivery priorities and standards across project teams, consultants, secondees and implementing partners, and resolve delivery constraints
- Oversee programme performance, financial and resource utilisation, quality assurance, procurement dependencies, risk management and compliance
- Engage governments, donors, climate-finance institutions and private-sector partners to convert priorities into financing opportunities and manage the Prospectus Partners Group
About the successful candidate
- Postgraduate degree in a discipline relating to energy or similar field, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience
- At least 10 years of demonstrated technical delivery experience in a national or regional energy office or similar field
- Demonstrated experience working with donors, development partners, the private sector, academia and the media
- Proven track record planning and coordinating training workshops, investment forums, consultancy studies, consultation meetings and promotional activities
- Knowledge of key sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, tourism and industry
- Proven ability to work collegially and in partnership with stakeholders toward agreed outcomes
- High-level verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to represent SPC at regional and international forums
- Good financial management skills and knowledge of Pacific Island countries, including the Polynesian context