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REN21 is the only global renewable energy community of actors from science, governments, NGOs and industry. Our goal: enable decision-makers to make the transition to renewable energy happen – now.

REN21 is the only global renewable energy community of actors from science, governments, NGOs and industry. We provide up-to-date and peer-reviewed facts, figures and analysis of global developments in technology, policies and markets. Our goal: encourage and enable them to shift to renewable energy happen - now. Visit www.ren21.net. REN21 is looking for a Project Manager and Analyst to join the project and research team in the REN21 Secretariat to manage and produce the next edition of the REN21 Renewables Global Futures Report (GFR). Previous editions of this report were published in 2013 and 2017. REN21’s Global Futures Report series asks forward-looking questions. The reports do not propose a solution; rather each one presents the collective thinking of many experts on a particular topic. The next edition will ask the question: “What is the role of renewables in decarbonising the transport sector?” The question will be applied globally and regionally (Asia) to both energy and transport experts from the public, private and non-profit sectors, looking at existing scenarios and including interviews with companies and country/regional experts. This edition of the GFR will fall under REN21’s activities as the renewable energy voice of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia consortium. The initiative is a joint programme of seven organisations and is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).

Project management and research coordination: Work collaboratively in the project and research coordination team to manage the production of REN21’s GFR: - Coordinate production of GFR chapters with authors, including facilitating collaboration between authors, special advisors, interviewees, and contributors; developing chapter outlines; identifying/incorporating trends; carrying out critical review of texts, figures, tables, and additional chapter content, etc. - Participate in the day-to-day management of the GFR production process, including setting and monitoring of milestones, timeline, design, etc. - Research and analysis: identify interviewees and conduct interviews; identify research needs; coordinate REN21’s internal research; manage data collection (surveys, interviews, etc.) - Identify and mobilise new contributors and collaboration partners REN21 data and analysis - Participate in defining and further developing REN21’s renewable energy reporting; integrate renewable energy and relevant other indicators into REN21’s data collection process (data collection questionnaires) and databases; contribute to the management of REN21 database - Undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of energy issues for inclusion in REN21 publications, especially the GFR as well as other REN21 reports - Support REN21’s knowledge-based outreach and communication

- Advanced university degree(s) in a relevant discipline, such as engineering, urban planning, economics, or similar - An understanding of the overall energy sector (production of energy, transformation, end-uses, energy policy) and its history, as well as an understanding of the transport sector. - Minimum three years’ experience in analysis and research, preferably within an energy, transport, and/or sub-national/cities context - Project management experience - Background on social science survey methods would be an asset - Good knowledge of data management and analysis including fluency in EXCEL and the use of databases - Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment and dynamic team - Creativity, solid analytical approach, autonomy and the courage to present new ideas, and interested in challenging existing boundaries and processes - Excellent written and spoken English and proven experience drafting reports in English; other languages are an asset

To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the position to [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, 30 August 2020, 11:59 CEST. Please include “REN21 Project Manager and Analyst: Global Futures Report” in the e-mail header. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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