Sustainable Energy for All Carbon Markets Specialist (Activation Plans) Jobs in Kenya

Sustainable Energy for All Carbon Markets Specialist (Activation Plans) Jobs in Kenya

About SEforALL

Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organization working with leaders in government, the private sector and civil society to drive further, faster action toward achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which calls for universal access to sustainable energy by 2030, and the Paris Agreement, which calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit climate warming to well below 2° Celsius (and striving for 1.5° Celsius).

Achieving these goals will require a radical rethink of the way we produce, distribute and consume energy. SEforALL is at the heart of this foundational shift to ensure no one is left behind. Drawing on data and evidence, we identify a critical path to success in achieving SDG7.

The 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 20121. Now an independent organization, we maintain close links with the UN, including through a relationship agreement, partnerships with UN agencies and with SEforALL's CEO acting as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative (SRSG) for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.

Context of the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI)

The ACMI is a continent-wide effort launched at COP27 that aims to build the foundations for a thriving voluntary carbon market (VCM) ecosystem in Africa by 2030. To do so, a number of challenges must be overcome, including: fragmented projects and carbon generating assets, limited and fragmented developers on the ground, and a complex and uncertain regulatory landscape.

Meanwhile, intermediation and demand are being held back by concerns about the integrity of some carbon credits and fair distribution of value. To build vibrant and robust voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) in Africa, ACMI includes 4 core objectives:

Grow African carbon credits retirements ~19-fold from ~16 MtCO2e retired in 2020 to ~300 MtCO2e per annum by 2030 and up to 1.5-2.5 GtCO2e by 2050

Create or support 30 million jobs by 2030 and more than 100 million jobs by 2050 through carbon projects development, execution, certification, and monitoring

Raise the quality and integrity of African credits to mobilize up to US$6 billion by 2030 and more than US$100 billion per annum by 2050

Ensure equitable and transparent distribution of carbon credit revenue, with a significant portion of revenue going to local communities

Purpose/Objective of the Role

Responsible for leading the delivery of the ACMI Accelerator Program, in collaboration with ACMI partners, as well as coordinating multiple stakeholder engagement initiatives, including dedicated webinars, events and roadshows.

Responsible for leading the SEforALL efforts in the scale up of programmes for carbon credits generation, including identifying and working with partners across standards bodies, financial institutions, and general organizations in developing frameworks and solutions to directly support project developers across the continent.

Duties and Accountabilities

Work on a varied portfolio of activities, including: project management support, collaboration with partners, quantitative and qualitative analysis, presentation of analytical results, collaboration with SEforALL and ACMI colleagues.

Support the engagement with Senior Government decision makers on issues of strategy and policy around energy transition, carbon markets and climate finance, providing expert inputs to country teams (e.g., leading workshops, facilitating meetings with local and international experts)

Develop frameworks, guides, and other communication documents which effectively detail the components and steps involved in establishing carbon market activation plans, and the links of those plans to energy transition in the country.

Monitor progresses on engaged countries, ensuring internal and external targets are met; if issues arise, identify solutions and mitigation actions

Identify new priority countries to be engaged, and prepare relevant engagement collateral

Continue engaging with countries that have expressed interest, through e.g., regional webinars, as a mode of interim support before full support is secured to launch a country activation plan

Size funding need for each country and work in collaboration with fundraising manager to identify funding opportunities; support proposal development and reach out to donors on selective opportunities

Engage with relevant external stakeholders such as other not-for-profit organizations, donors, media, suppliers,

buyers, and agencies, in advocating for carbon markets in Africa

Represent SEforALL in external conversations, forums, and partnerships

Provide ongoing support to resolve strategic questions as they emerge during Action Programme implementation

Specific Competencies for the Role

Master's Degree in environmental science, economics, international development or any other related field

At least five years of experience in project management, preferably in the field of climate change or environmental management

Strong knowledge of the carbon market industry, including international carbon market frameworks, and market-based mechanisms for climate change mitigation

Experience in emerging markets and developing countries, with demonstrated expertise working with energy development, political and social issues across Africa

Experience in government advisory; experience with engagement at senior levels of government in Africa is a plus

Experience in / knowledge of voluntary carbon markets, especially in Africa

Experience in working with ambiguity and navigating complex environments

Extensive (international) network and up-to-date knowledge about carbon markets, inclusive of strategies for further scaling, funding and social development

Strong quantitative and analytical writing skills; advanced proficiency in MS Excel and significant experience in producing concise, executive level reports and presentations, training modules and materials

Excellent interpersonal, social and networking skills, ability to engage with governments and the private sector. Prior experience working with governments and other broad partnerships highly desirable.

Experience with knowledge management, learning and innovations in access to energy. Ability to raise awareness, coach and provide training to technical and non-technical project and partner staff.

Entrepreneurial, result-oriented and driver for change. Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Strong communications and negotiation skills in speaking, writing, as well as presenting materials in variety of media.

Expert command of the English language. Fluency in French and Portugese will be an added advantage.

General Competencies for the Role

Innovation and Adaptability: Has proficient skills and commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities. Is flexible to evolving circumstances, as well as helps others in doing so.

Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Has proficient knowledge in the concepts of resilience and emotional intelligence. Is able to remain calm in challenging situations, to cope with setbacks, is responsive to the emotions of others and maintains a high level of performance.

Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Has a proficient level of analytical and strategic thinking skills. Gathers and processes demanding information, develops innovative solutions and contributes by representing topics/approaches in internal working groups/teams.

Collaboration and Partnership: Demonstrates proficient initiative and abilities to collaborate and partner with others in own are, and across teams. Identifies, develops, builds and actively promotes partnerships and collaboration, maintaining long-lasting partnerships.

Displays team-oriented attitude contributing to creating a positive team spirit.

Lead and Empower: Demonstrates initiative and role model behaviour in leading and empowering others. Takes responsibility for own work activities and personal actions and carries out the commitments agreed upon.

Political and diplomatic understanding: Has a proficient level of political and diplomatic understanding.

Communicating information: Has expert skills in communicating information and uses the skills effectively in own scope of work and in others’ work.

Research and Analytics: Has proficient skills in research and analytics and uses the skills effectively in own scope of work.

Project Management: Has proficient skills in project management. Plans and organises their own work using project management tools in support of achieving the team’s objectives.

Client Orientation / Striving for Excellence: Has proficient skills in client orientation and achieving excellency in work delivery.

How to Apply

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