Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Job: UNEP Risoe Centre (URC) on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development- Climate Change Experts - Climate Resilient Development


For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://www.dtu.dk/english/career/job?id=ee8a89c8-b040-4e47-96b6-12d...
The UNEP Risoe Centre (URC) on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development is a leading international research and advisory centre on energy, climate and sustainable development. We work in close partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and have project activities in more than 50 developing countries. URC collaborates with a large number of international and government and research institutions, especially in developing countries. The successful candidates will join an international team over 50professionals in an interdisciplinary work environment.

The Climate Resilient Development Programme, with a current staff of 10, is seeking two new climate change experts to contribute to research, methodology development, capacity building and implementation of projects, actions and strategies that enhance the climate resilience of developing countries.

Work areas: The advisors/senior advisors will join the Programme's work particularly in the areas of:
  • Integrating climate change challenges in national, sectoral and local development planning and policies: Including developing and testing models for private sector financing and engagement in adaptation projects and policies, integrated analysis of vulnerability, adaptation and development, and interrelationships between development, mitigation and adaptation.
  • Economics of climate change impacts and adaptation: Including assessment of avoided damage costs and social costs and benefits of climate change adaptation under risk and uncertainty.
  • Technologies for adaptation: Including methodological guidance and building national capacity related to development, deployment, adoption, diffusion and transfer of technologies for adaptation in developing countries, in support of the Technology Needs Assessment project and in the context of the Climate Technology Centre and Network.
Qualifications
The successful candidates should have a degree in economics or other relevant discipline, at Ph.D. level or equivalent. Positions are open for both senior candidates with several years of relevant working experience as well as more junior applicants. Relevant experience would comprise working in one or more developing regions within the topical areas mentioned above, as well as demonstrated ability to develop and initiate new projects in co-operation with international and developing country institutions. Experience with the UN system and insight into adaptation aspects of the international climate change negotiations is an advantage. The working language at URC is English.

We offer
An exciting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with room for both professional and personal development. The Centre will in 2014 move into the new UN City building located in the harbour area of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment:
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. Individual supplements will be negotiated along with travel and expatriation allowances. Contracts are offered initially for a two-year term with possibility of extension.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 2 March 2014 CET. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file (upload the file under “attach CV”). The file must include:
  • Application
  • CV, full personal data including three references
  • Diploma (MSc/PhD)
  • Clear indication of contact points
Further information

Information about URC activities and practical information about the positions and employment conditions are available at www.uneprisoe.org.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

UNEP Risoe Centre is a leading international research and advisory centre on energy, climate and sustainable development located in the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark. The centre is part of DTU Management Engineering. We work in close partnership with UNEP and collaborate with a large number international and government and research institutions, especially in developing countries. The successful candidates will join an international team of more than 50 professionals in an interdisciplinary work environment.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 9,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.

For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://www.dtu.dk/english/career/job?id=ee8a89c8-b040-4e47-96b6-12d...

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