Director, Rome Centre
Job purposeThe Director of the Rome Centre for Climate and Energy will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Centre's operations, activities, and outreach. This role involves representing UNDP in Italy, coordinating the strategic partnership with the Italian government, and strengthening the Centre's function as a collaboration platform. The Director will lead conceptualization, partnership development, resource mobilization, and knowledge management, ensuring alignment with UNDP's Strategic Plan and contributing to higher quality development results through integrated approaches and innovative ways of working.
ResponsibilitiesThe Director is responsible for the strategic supervision and external outreach of the Rome Centre for Climate and Energy, acting as UNDP's representative in Italy. Key duties include leading the conceptualization of Centre activities, organizing donor meetings, and representing UNDP at key events. The role involves developing and coordinating strategic partnerships and resource mobilization plans, particularly with the Italian government, and cultivating relationships with diverse partners including bilateral and multilateral donors, IFIs, and the private sector. The Director will provide top-quality advisory services, lead knowledge building by integrating climate action and energy transition into development products,
and oversee the effective management of Rome-based operations, ensuring alignment with UNDP strategies and providing support for collaboration and integration.
EducationAn Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Economics, International Relations, Natural or Social Sciences, or related fields is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be considered.
Work experienceA minimum of 15 years (with Master's) or 17 years (with Bachelor's) of relevant leadership experience in sustainable development, climate change, or green transition is required. Demonstrated experience in policy and programming, strategic planning, resource mobilization, advocacy, and programme management is essential. Experience in interagency cooperation, partnership negotiation, and leadership positions is preferred.
SkillsCore Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical: Business Development, Knowledge Generation, UNDP Representation, System Thinking, Portfolio Management, Resource Mobilization, Sustainable Energy (Just Energy Transition), Climate Strategies and Policy.
Required languagesEnglish, French, Italian
ResponsibilitiesThe Director is responsible for the strategic supervision and external outreach of the Rome Centre for Climate and Energy, acting as UNDP's representative in Italy. Key duties include leading the conceptualization of Centre activities, organizing donor meetings, and representing UNDP at key events. The role involves developing and coordinating strategic partnerships and resource mobilization plans, particularly with the Italian government, and cultivating relationships with diverse partners including bilateral and multilateral donors, IFIs, and the private sector. The Director will provide top-quality advisory services, lead knowledge building by integrating climate action and energy transition into development products,
and oversee the effective management of Rome-based operations, ensuring alignment with UNDP strategies and providing support for collaboration and integration.
EducationAn Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Economics, International Relations, Natural or Social Sciences, or related fields is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be considered.
Work experienceA minimum of 15 years (with Master's) or 17 years (with Bachelor's) of relevant leadership experience in sustainable development, climate change, or green transition is required. Demonstrated experience in policy and programming, strategic planning, resource mobilization, advocacy, and programme management is essential. Experience in interagency cooperation, partnership negotiation, and leadership positions is preferred.
SkillsCore Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical: Business Development, Knowledge Generation, UNDP Representation, System Thinking, Portfolio Management, Resource Mobilization, Sustainable Energy (Just Energy Transition), Climate Strategies and Policy.
Required languagesEnglish, French, Italian