Energy Market Expert Energy Community Vienna, Austria

The Energy Community Secretariat is one of the institutions set up under the Treaty establishing the Energy Community (the "Treaty"). The Energy Community is an International Organisation with its seat in Vienna. The Secretariat has overall monitoring, coordinating and administrative functions in regard with the implementation of the Treaty by the Parties to the Treaty.

In October 2011, the Ministerial Council of the Energy Community approved, upon proposal of the European Commission, the Budget for the years 2012-2013 and its establishment plan of positions within the Secretariat. In order to meet the increased requirements in the relevant area of work, the Secretariat seeks for qualified professional for the position of

Energy Market Expert

who is interested in an international employment opportunity and committed to the core values of our institution:

Professionalism – Integrity – Cultural Sensitivity

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Electricity Unit, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• Analysis and Reporting on the market development in the Contracting Parties in line with the applicable acquis, thus contributing to the overall task as related to the implementation of the Treaty, providing required support and monitoring of relevant activities;
• Overseeing the implementation of the Third Energy Liberalisation Package in the Contacting Parties;
• Assisting the national regulatory authorities in fostering their overall independence, in adopting proper tariff and price regulation methodologies in the Contracting Parties and in drafting the secondary legislation, including the market rules for electricity and gas;
• Participation in the professional and administrative activities of the Secretariat, in particular in management of events, preparation of draft information for public references, website etc;
• Other professional tasks as required by the Head of Unit and/or Director.

The role requires the following competencies and skills from the successful candidate:

• Advanced university degree, preferably in economy;
• Minimum 5 years experience in the energy sector with focus on the practical implementation of the relevant EU energy rules;
• Understanding of the energy sectors, energy legislation and regulation as well as understanding of political and economic issues in Contracting Parties to the Treaty;
• Fluency in spoken and written English is indispensable;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Employment

The Energy Market Expert will be offered a contract for three years, with a probation period of 6 months, which may be renewed. The duty station is in Vienna.
The commencement date of the employment shall be as soon as possible in 2013.

Selection procedure and next steps

According to Article 69 of the Treaty, the Director shall select and appoint the staff.

The Director will be supported in the selection procedure by a Selection Committee established in accordance with point III.15. of the Rules for Recruitment, Working Conditions and Geographical equilibrium of the Secretariat’s staff of the Energy Community. The Selection Committee will agree on the shortlist of candidates meeting best the selection criteria as referred to in this vacancy notice.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to take place in Vienna at the premises of the Secretariat.

Application and deadline

For applications to be valid, candidates must submit:

1. a cover letter; and
2. a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.

Applications that are incomplete will be rejected.

Supporting documents (e.g. certified copies of degrees/diplomas, references, proof of experience, etc.) should not be sent at this point but must be submitted at a later stage of the procedure, if requested.

Applications have to be sent per e-mail, to recruitment@energy-community.org, by 31  2013 (date of e-mail).

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.