Global Environment, Climate Change and Energy Expert - Madrid

Knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Development Studies, Management Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a global environment, climate change, and energy for development, with demonstrated expertise in inclusive energy markets and green energy transition.
• Proven experience working with international organizations or development agencies.
• Experience working in Africa and Latin America.
• Strong experience in partnership building and multi-stakeholder collaboration, including engagement with the private sector.
• Demonstrated experience applying the Market Systems Development (MSD) methodology.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and implementing innovative programmes in the energy and/or private sector development fields.
• Strong knowledge of key actors and dynamics in the global environment, climate change, and energy sectors.
• Knowledge or experience in social impact investment is an asset.

Languages:

• Imprescindible: Spanish and English: C1: advanced
• Desirable: French/Portuguese: B1: Intermediate

Geographic mobility

• Yes, for national and international travel.

Skills and Competencies.

• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel

Conditions:

• Start Date: Inmediate
• Type of contract: Undefinite
• Working hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
• Working hours: We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible working hours: You can start work/log in between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
• Workplace: Madrid, *possibility of teleworking in accordance with Ayuda en Acción's policy. (minimum 30%, maximum 60% teleworking per week)
• Remuneration/Salary in accordance with Ayuda en Acción's remuneration policy.
• Flexible Remuneration System.

Mandatory requirements to be able to participate in the selection process   

(will be requested in case of reaching the finalist stage):  

• Negative certificate of criminal record, updated. 
• Contacts of the last 3 positions, to request references on the position developed. 
• Negative certificate from the central registry of sex offenders and human trafficking, updated (in case the position has contact with minors). 

In all selection processes we will take into account the criteria of NO discrimination based on sex, race, skin colour, religion, political ideas, social origin, sexual orientation, age, etc., providing a transparent and equal opportunity process for all candidates, as stated in our Code of Conduct. "Treating all people with respect and rejecting any kind of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, exploitation or any other action against Human Rights". 

At Ayuda en Acción we have zero tolerance for behaviour related to sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, which is why, in accordance with our Child Protection Policy, we are committed to carrying out a series of checks prior to hiring by requesting information from previous employers through the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org)  no the event that said employers are members of this platform.  

In addition, Ayuda en Acción also undertakes to provide the other members of the MDS with the information corresponding to this type of event on employees who have worked for the Organisation. Therefore, by submitting this application, the job applicant accepts and authorises the performance of these pre-employment checks in order to continue in the selection process and the conservation of his/her data for subsequent consultation by MDS members.  

The information extracted from this application for references will be used in a Private, Confidential and Internal manner and will only be used for the selection processes of Ayuda en Acción in which the candidate has registered. 

Therefore, by submitting this application, the job applicant accepts and authorises these checks to be carried out in order to continue in the selection process.  

In addition, it will be compulsory to present the "Negative Certification of the Central Registry of Sex Offenders" prior to the incorporation.