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General Information

Position Title
Director, Energy Transition Partnership
Job Category
Programme
Duty Station(s)
Bangkok
Seniority Level
Senior Level
ICS Level
ICS 12
Contract Type
ICA - IICA - Regular
Contract Level
IICA 4
Posting Start Date
29-Apr-2026
Posting End Date
21-May-2026
Duration
Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance

Job Highlight

Provide strategic leadership and overall management for the Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), focusing on strategy implementation, resource mobilization, and maintaining strong relationships with funders and government partners.

About the Region

The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

The East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), headquartered in Bangkok, supports UNOPS operations across 24 countries in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Pacific. Established in January 2023, EAPMCO provides strategic direction, operational support, and quality assurance to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects across its portfolio. EAPMCO implements initiatives in priority areas such as energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development, drawing on UNOPS' core expertise in human resources, procurement, infrastructure, fund management, and programme management.

Job Specific Context

The ETP Director, is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the ETP team, established under UNOPS,  as well as for the development and implementation of its strategy,  in line with the strategic direction provided by the ETP Steering Committee (SC) which consists of its funders


The ETP Director leads resource mobilisation efforts and manages strategic relationships with ETP Funders and Partners. The Director reports to the co-Chairpersons of the SC on substantive matters and maintains an operational  and administrative reporting line to the UNOPS MCO Director.


The ETP team, hosted within UNOPS and operating under the authority of the ETP Director, supports the Director and facilitates the implementation of the Steering Committee decisions. The team operates in accordance with a mandate and budget approved by the SC and is responsible for project development and implementation and fund management.

Role Purpose

The ETP Director is responsible for ensuring that the ETP team  coordinates action across the overall programme and all activities implemented under its mandate. The Director provides strategic leadership, oversees planning and implementation, leads resource mobilisation efforts, and maintains excellent working relationships with funders and government partners. In addition, the Director is responsible for executing the ETP mandate and for reporting to the Steering Committee on programme results and performance and accounting for the use of funds.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the supervision of the UNOPS MCO Director and reporting to the co-Chairpersons of the SC on substantive matters, the ETP Director will be responsible for the following key functions:



  1. Stakeholder Management

  • Establish and maintain strong, trust-based working relationships with the  Steering Committee and funders, Governments, current and prospective partners, and other key stakeholders. A top priority is to ensure current funders stay engaged with and continue to fund ETP.

  • Lead and coordinate ETP communications with stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective information sharing on programme results, progress and opportunities/risks.

  • Provide strategic advice to partners on issues that may affect the achievement of intended outcomes, proactively identifying and addressing potential constraints.

  • Ensure effective information flow and coordination between the Programme Steering Committee, the UNOPS MCO Director, and the UNOPS programme team.

  • Represent ETP and UNOPS at external events, forums, and high-level meetings, promoting ETP objectives and strengthening partnerships.

  • Represent ETP within the UNOPS MCO Senior Management Team (SMT) to support alignment and coordination.


  1. Oversee ETP  performance and achievement of results

  • Oversee the ETP team in the implementation of approved plans, delivery of the programme’s outputs, and initiate corrective action where necessary.

  • Authorize and monitor individual projects to be delivered directly by the team or by implementing partners.

  • Advise the Steering Committee on structures and processes to strengthen ETP’s engagement. 

  • Identify and manage risks, advising the SC and UNOPS MCO Director of significant variations from agreed plans.

  • Oversee the ETP team in the monitoring and evaluation of performance of service providers. 

  • Monitor progress of the programme at a strategic level and ensure periodic progress and updates are made to the  ETP Steering Committee.


  1. Adherence  to UNOPS Policies

  • Ensure compliance with UNOPS organizational policy and UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations.

  • Manage the ETP team to ensure performance  in the areas of programmatic/technical results delivery, financial management (budget/cash flow/expenditure), work planning and resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), administrative (including regular reporting and audit results) and procurement operations.

  • Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations, taking accountability for expenditures against the budget; ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors, grantees/ implementing partners and personnel are received on time.

  • Understand and manage UNOPS pricing policy and related corporate charges as they apply to ETP.


  1. Lead and support fundraising efforts

  • Provide strategic leadership and hands on support to fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives aimed at scaling up and advancing ETP outcomes and maximizing long term benefits.

  • Identify and engage potential donors and partners, developing compelling funding proposals and investment cases, and aligning resource mobilization strategies with ETP priorities and partner interests.

  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to leverage co-financing opportunities, diversify funding sources, and ensure that mobilized resources are effectively deployed to scale impact and sustain results over time.

  • Regularly report to the ETP Steering Committee on resource mobilization progress, challenges, and opportunities, seeking strategic guidance and support as needed.


  1. Risk Management


  • Drive high-quality, well-informed decisions that align with organizational goals for effective and measurable outcomes.

  • Ensure corporate reporting, information flow and appropriate escalation of awareness of emerging risks and topics.

  • Champion risk management through a 'tone at the top' leadership approach, promoting alignment with applicable standards and policies.

  • Manage risks proactively and address issues effectively, seeking timely responses and escalation of key residual exposures - in alignment with the organization’s risk-taking approach and enterprise risk management requirements.


  1. Knowledge Management and Innovation

  • Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure UNOPS is continually incorporating best practice approaches.

  • Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate, regional and national development planning and knowledge building.

Skills

Donor Engagement, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy, Fundraising, Renewable Energy, Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Perspective
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Respect
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Collaboration
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnerships
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Excellence
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Adaptability
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Decision-making
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Communication
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 12 years of relevant experience OR

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 10 years of relevant experience is required


Desired

  • PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificates are an asset.

  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation certification is an asset


Experience Requirements

Required

  • Relevant experience is work in strategic and managerial leadership roles or related areas. 

  • At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience at the international level, including demonstrated experience in senior management positions.

  • Demonstrated professional experience in supporting or leading energy transition initiatives, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy deployment, electrification, power system modernization, clean fuels, and enabling frameworks (policy, regulation, finance, and governance).

  • Proven ability to work across technical, policy, and institutional dimensions of the energy sector, contributing to the design, implementation, or oversight of integrated, sustainable energy programs.

  • Proven experience in engaging with high-level stakeholders, such as government officials, donor representatives, representatives of international organizations, etc.



Desired

  • Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.

  • Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirement
EnglishFluentRequired
FrenchBasicDesirable
SpanishBasicDesirable
Chinese, MandarinBasicDesirable
RussianBasicDesirable
ArabicBasicDesirable

Additional Information

  • Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
  • Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
  • Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
  • UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
  • UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
  • We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
 
Terms and Conditions
 
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
  • For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
  • For more details about the contract types, please click here.
  • All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
  • It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.