Senior Project Officer, Renewable Energy

Do you want to make a difference when it comes to tackling climate change? Do you have an interest in renewable energy and how companies source this? We are looking for somebody with a passion for corporate renewable energy sourcing and reporting. You will work with CDP’s global climate team to deliver a program of activities which largely include working for the RE100 initiative. Reporting to the Senior Manager (Renewable Energy), You will have excellent data presentations skills and the ability to communicate across a range of levels. As you will be working with companies on their electricity usage you will have knowledge of GHG protocol scope 2 reporting and guidance as well as a strong interest in the power and energy industry.

About RE100 initiative:

Led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, RE100 is a collaborative, global initiative uniting more than 280 influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity, working to massively increase demand for - and delivery of - renewable energy. Please visit www.there100.org to find out more.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a knowledge management platform for corporates and other stakeholders on renewable electricity (RE) sourcing and reporting;
• Assist companies on their queries on the compliance of RE100 technical criteria, record keeping and reporting back to the team on a regular basis;
• Organize knowledge sharing webinars on the topics of corporate RE sourcing in various geographies and making credible RE uses claims;
• Assist the team in smooth functioning of annual reporting exercise which includes providing disclosure support to member companies;
• Write technical guidance documents and reports;
• Corporate energy data analysis via using Excel/other software; and
• Help in any other technical tasks that might be necessary within various teams at CDP.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. Previous knowledge/experience of renewable energy markets and/or scope 2 GHG emission reporting is desired;
• Knowledge of GHG protocol scope 2 reporting guidance;
• Highly organized, fast learner and strong attention to detail;
• Strong interest in the areas of renewable energy markets;
• IT literate with excellent knowledge of MS-Excel; experience in data analytics and management will be considered as a strong advantage;
• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy studies, energy engineering or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

What we offer:

• Working in one of the most successful and fastest growing initiatives driving the energy transition within the corporate sector;
• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative and highly motivated team;
• Competitive NGO salary and annual bonus (depending on company results); and
• Attractive holidays to be determined based on location.

This role can be done from either London or Berlin but would be currently working from home. It is a 1 year fixed term contract. The ideal starting date would be 15 March 2021. The interviews will take place w/c 1 March 2021.

Interested? To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities, which should be no more than two pages, to [email protected] with ‘Application – Renewable Energy Senior Project Officer in the subject. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline 25 Feb 2021. Due to the volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted.

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