TRADE EXPERT , Energy Charter Secretariat
The Energy Charter Secretariat
an international organisation involving 51 states located in Brussels, is inviting applications for two positions
The Energy Charter Secretariat, an international organisation located in Brussels, serves the Charter Conference and assists 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, trade, transit and energy efficiency.
TRADE EXPERT
In the Directorate for Trade and Transit, the Expert will deal with energy trade falling under the scope of the Energy Charter Treaty provisions and the trade-related policy recommendations of the Energy Charter Conference. The task also includes focus on technology transfer involving energy efficiency, renewable energy resources and low carbon technologies, as well as the development of recommendations for intergovernmental energy policies.
The successful candidate is expected to be familiar with:
• Global energy policy matters and related international, regional and
national aspects
• Economic and regulatory aspects of national and global energy markets
• Matters characterising transition economies and emerging countries
• Trade related aspects of technology transfer
• Work of international conferences and organisations
The successful candidates will have a degree in economics, law or energy engineering, and at least five years of relevant professional experience. Oral and written communications skills will include an excellent knowledge of English with 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. Both posts, 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 20 July 2012.
Further details on the Energy Charter process can be obtained from the Energy Charter website at www.encharter.org
Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Boulevard de la Woluwe 56, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (+32-2) 775.98.00 • Fax: (+32-2) 775.98.01
E-Mail: info@encharter.org • http://www.encharter.org
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