Sustainable Energy Expert

About the role

The United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a Sustainable Energy Expert to produce a study report on energy efficiency and solar water heaters in Libya, providing recommendations and a national strategy to support the country's energy transition.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a literature review of Libya’s energy sector, policies, and outcomes of the national dialogue.
• Prepare a detailed study report identifying priority actions, institutional responsibilities, capacity‑building needs, and implementation measures for energy efficiency and solar water heater adoption.
• Assess current energy efficiency policies, especially in the residential sector, and propose measures to strengthen them.
• Evaluate barriers to solar water heater deployment and develop a national implementation programme with policy, financing, and incentive recommendations.
• Prepare a presentation summarising the study’s key outcomes and recommendations.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in energy policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy or a related field.
• Minimum ten years of professional experience in policy analysis related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, with regional experience.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (speaking, reading, writing, understanding).

Required skills

• Policy analysis in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• Knowledge of national energy strategies, regulatory frameworks, and implementation programmes.