Senior Director-Infrastructure(Water/Energy) | ReliefWeb 4 views

The position is based in Jerusalem with travel to Gaza and the West Bank, Nationals and internationals are encouraged to apply
NB: A resume (in addition to the UNOPS online profile) is required as part of the application. In addition, a cover letter describing the applicant’s motivations for working for the Office of the Quartet is also required.

The OQ’s infrastructure program’s objective is to support secure, affordable and sustainable Palestinian energy and water sectors. We address structural needs, ensuring sustainability and economic viability, both at the policy and practical levels. Energy, water and wastewater apply a nexus approach across supply and transmission networks. The work is based on close collaboration with a range of stakeholders and actors to identify challenges and opportunities and converge around common targets, approaches and strategic initiatives.

The role of Senior Director – Infrastructure (SD-I) represents a senior and central leadership position within the OQ. The SD-I will lead development of infrastructure strategies across the two sectors of energy and water. The SD-I will identify and capitalize on synergies across the sectors, looking to deliver high quality and value adding work in the sectors. The SD-I will also lead high-level engagement with a wide range of stakeholders in the political, technical and diplomatic communities, including Ministers, Ambassadors, and senior government officials, ensuring a program central to the advancement of Palestinian economic and institutional development and empowerment, working within a challenging and rewarding environment.

SD-I reports to the OQ Head of Mission (HoM). Under the overall supervision of HoM and close collaboration with the Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM), the SD-I will lead the strategy across the two sectors, work-streams and partnerships, also ensuring wider OQ program / team collaboration. The SD-I is responsible and accountable for the overall management of a multidisciplinary team, with Senior Advisor – Infrastructure, Associate Advisor – Infrastructure, Unit Coordinator and two Senior Analysts reporting to him/her. The SD-I will also ensure timely implementation of initiatives and other deliverables undertaken by the OQ

Requirements:

Education:

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) is required, preferably energy management, water management, public administration, international relations, political science or other related field.
A Bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree

Experience and skills

At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a leading capacity in the areas of Energy management OR Water Management, or Public Administration.
Demonstrated experience in Energy and/or Water management is required, preferably with both the public and private sector.
Strong knowledge and understanding of international community led development programming is required
Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to both write, and present high-quality written documents/presentations and key concepts is required

Desired

Knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of international relations and diplomacy is desirable
Strong knowledge of the political and economic arrangements between the Palestinian Authority and Israel is desirable
Relevant management experience including experience managing and motivating teams is desirable
Experience in the region and/or regarding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is desirable