Knowledge Sharing Adviser - EC Project

Global CCS Institute

EMEA

ABOUT THE GLOBAL CCS INSTITUTE

The Global CCS Institute accelerates carbon capture and storage, a vital technology to tackle climate change and provide energy security. We advocate for CCS as a crucial component in a portfolio of technologies required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We drive the adoption of CCS as quickly and cost effectively as possible by sharing expertise, building capacity and providing advice and support to overcome challenges. Our diverse international Membership comprises governments, global corporations, small companies, research bodies and non-government organisations committed to CCS as an integral part of a low carbon future.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This role will focus on the knowledge sharing activities required to support the European CCS Demonstration Project Network Secretariat. The post holder will primarily support the Project Manager as part of the team delivering for the Network, and supporting Institute activities. Duties will include supporting the team delivering the Network, expert workshop facilitation, event management, supporting decision making bodies, content authoring, data gathering and analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and facilitation of workshops, data gathering and analysis;
• Provide support to all Network events, including the Steering Committee, Advisory Forum, Network sharing events, and dissemination events;
• Provide analysis and develop publications that support key issues being addressed by the Institute or Network;
• Develop and maintain highly effective business relations with key stakeholders;
• Ensure compliance and execution of the Institute’s and the Network’s knowledge sharing governance policies, processes and procedures.

INSTITUTE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sharing of knowledge (Level: Skilled application): Proactively shares and leverages own knowledge with colleagues, member and stakeholders. Identifies and addresses information gaps to build Institute’s capabilities;
• People management (Level: Innovate, coach & guide): Manages the development of self and others to enhance individual performance and the people capabilities of the Institute. Channels differences and conflict constructively to develop positive working relationships and enhance performance;
• Communication (Level: Innovate, coach & guide): Communicates effectively via multiple media to promote understanding and appropriate action across diverse audiences and situations;
• Planning and organising (level: Skilled application): Establishes, supports or implements processes that effectively sequence identified tasks. Allocates resources appropriately towards achievement of the Institute’s objectives;
• Delivery orientation (Level: Innovate, coach & guide): Identifies, anticipates and articulates member or internal customer needs; is responsive to meeting these needs in an appropriate timeframe and manner. Appreciates that a service delivery mind-set is a critical part of the Institute’s success;
• Conceptual thinking & innovation (Level: Skilled application): Applies new perspectives to existing problems; identifies trends/patterns and proposes novel forms of analysis and explanation;
• Influencing & advocacy (Level: Skilled application): Achieves stakeholder support and backing through the active and positive promotion of the Institute, its objectives and the value of CCS as a climate change solution;
• Teamworking & collaboration (Level: Skilled application): Participates fully as a team member or leader in the pursuit of common goals, rather than working in isolation or competitively. Collaborates effectively across teams, with other individuals and stakeholder groups in the Institute and externally.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Experience in workshop facilitation and relationship building;
• Commercial, legal or academic experience regarding elements of the carbon capture and storage value chain;
• Good understanding of all elements of the carbon capture and storage value chain;
• Well developed writing skills, with excellent presentation and communication skills;
• Hands-on technical skills related to data analysis and reporting;
• Proven ability to grow an offline and online community, supported by established personal networks.

Desirable:

• Experience with large - mid-size international corporate clients;
• Experience in an energy or complex industrial product organization;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of database creation and handling;
• Experience with organising events, conferences, presentations, webinars etc.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal stakeholders

• All internal staff;
• EC Projects Team.

External stakeholders

• Members;
• European Commission;
• Network Members;
• Consultants;
• General Public.

For questions relating to the position, please email Daniel Rennie at daniel.rennie@globalccsinstitute.com. To submit an application, please email recruitment@globalccsinstitute.com.