Summary
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy is seeking an Energy Policy Specialist to support policy development across the energy sector. The role involves coordinating policy proposals and reviews, preparing strategic communications, and working with internal teams and external stakeholders. The specialist will also help align water-sector policies and plans with applicable laws and prepare reports and presentations on energy issues. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of energy-sector experience, with knowledge of energy economics, policymaking, and socio-economic analysis.
The posting
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Title: Energy Policy Specialist
Section: Energy Policy Section
Department: Policy Development
Sector: Energy Policy
Entity: Department of Energy
Role Purpose:
The Energy Policy Specialist will be responsible for communicating any key milestones or initiatives taken in developing sector-related policies across the energy sector.
This involves identifying the audience and key stakeholders who may be affected by new or changes to policies and leveraging on the different communication methods to communicate the given update.
In addition, the Energy Policy Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Policy Development team to ensure that policies, strategies, and plans are drafted and completed accurately for relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and facilitate policy development procedures at all stages of policy development.
Manage strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined, related to the new policy or new policy development.
Support and assist the Policy Development Team in developing policies, strategies, and plans in accordance with the Department of Energy's strategic directions while taking into account the key stakeholders involved in the process.
Work closely with the Legal & Legislative Department to ensure the alignment of water sector policies and plans with the set legislations and laws.
Build collaborative, cross-directorate team relationships to establish communications strategies and ensure a consistent message for targeted audiences (both internal and external).
Work with the support of the Communications Department by providing content on new policies and/or policy development to the Communications Department, who assist in the creation of deliverables outlined in DoE's communications plans.
Manage the review and approval process with key stakeholders before releasing communication materials relating to new policy initiatives within DoE and the energy sector as a whole.
Assist in establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships throughout the Department of Energy and all other key departments.
Promote and maintain the right image of the Department while conducting business ethically and professionally.
Prepare reports and presentations on energy-related issues.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Electrical Engineering
Experience & Exposure
At least 3-5 years of related experience in the energy sector
Comprehensive knowledge of the economics of the energy sector; macro-economic principles, supply-demand balances, elasticities, etc.
Detailed knowledge of energy sector policymaking, including preparation of policy proposals, evaluation, and collecting feedback.
Basic knowledge and application of econometrics, socio-economic analysis, and associated tools and techniques.
Good understanding of the strategic direction of the Abu Dhabi energy sector, the objectives for the sector, the strategic direction of the Department, and the requirements of key stakeholders
Thorough understanding of the broader energy sector, including its strategic direction and developments, in the broader region and globally
Core Capabilities
Ability to influence and motivate team members.
Ability to drive and adapt to change in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work with key stakeholders, DoE leadership and management, external parties, and advisors
Ability to scan the external environment to understand the impact on the sector and policymaking.
Ability to convey complex economic concepts to non-experts.
Responsibilities
Support and facilitate policy development procedures at all stages of policy development.
Manage strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined, related to the new policy or new policy development.
Support and assist the Policy Development Team in developing policies, strategies, and plans in accordance with the Department of Energy's strategic directions while taking into account the key stakeholders involved in the process.
Work closely with the Legal & Legislative Department to ensure the alignment of water sector policies and plans with the set legislations and laws.
Build collaborative, cross-directorate team relationships to establish communications strategies and ensure a consistent message for targeted audiences (both internal and external).
Work with the support of the Communications Department by providing content on new policies and/or policy development to the Communications Department, who assist in the creation of deliverables outlined in DoE's communications plans.
Manage the review and approval process with key stakeholders before releasing communication materials relating to new policy initiatives within DoE and the energy sector as a whole.
Assist in establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships throughout the Department of Energy and all other key departments.
Promote and maintain the right image of the Department while conducting business ethically and professionally.
Prepare reports and presentations on energy-related issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Public Policy, Social Policy or Communication.