SENIOR EXPERT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The Energy Charter Secretariat, an international organisation located in Brussels, is serving the Charter Conference and assisting Member States in implementing the Energy Charter Treaty.

The Energy Charter Treaty, which entered into force in April 1998, involves 51 States, with broad coverage across Eurasia. The Treaty establishes a legal framework for international energy co-operation in the areas of investment, energy efficiency, trade and transit.

SENIOR EXPERT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The Energy Charter Secretariat is seeking a Senior Expert for energy efficiency for a position which will become vacant in the summer of 2011.

In the Directorate for Energy Efficiency and Investment, the Senior Expert will deal with energy efficiency policy issues, including the preparation of reviews of national energy efficiency policies. He/she will monitor the implementation of the Energy Charter’s provisions, analyse national trends, assure development and provide support to the activities of the Energy Charter Working Group and develop recommendations for energy efficiency policies. He/she will also be responsible for relations with other international organisations working on the same issues. The successful candidate will have a degree in economics or engineering, and at least six years of relevant professional experience. Oral and written communications skills are imperative, as well as an excellent knowledge of English and proven drafting ability. The capacity to work in a multinational environment, together with the ability to be a good team player, is important. Knowledge of other languages, particularly Russian, would be an asset.

A global vision on energy, from a regulatory, legislative and technological point of view will be considered an advantage.

The post, with an attractive, international remuneration package, will be offered on the basis of a three-year, fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal. The Energy Charter Secretariat is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be nationals of a signatory country.

Applications should be submitted to the Head of Administration and Finance of the Energy Charter Secretariat as soon as possible, to arrive no later than 15 June 2011.

Further details on the Energy Charter process can be obtained from the Energy Charter website at www.encharter.org

THE ENERGY CHARTER SECRETARIAT Boulevard de la Woluwe 56, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium Tel: (+32-2) 775.98.00 • Fax: (+32-2) 775.98.01 E-Mail: recruitment@encharter.org • http://www.encharter.org