Adviser and Head – Energy and Natural Resources Section (ENR)
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Job Summary
The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking an accomplished leader to head its Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Sectiona highimpact role shaping policy technical assistance and strategic engagement across the Commonwealth. Operating within the Secretariats Strategic Plan you will guide a portfolio of programmes that support member countries in managing energy transitions strengthening extractive industries governance and advancing sustainable natural resource development.
The Role
As Adviser and Head of ENR you will set the strategic direction for the Section ensuring programmes are aligned with CHOGM mandates and deliver tangible value to governments across the Commonwealth. You will lead a multidisciplinary team oversee advisory services and manage a diverse project portfolio spanning energytransition extractiveindustries renewableenergy and naturalresourcegovernance.
You will work closely with senior officials in member states coordinate ENR inputs into Commonwealth fora and represent the Secretariat in international discussions. The role requires strong programme leadershipshaping operational frameworks mobilising resources ensuring highquality delivery and embedding monitoring evaluation and learning across all ENR projects. Frequent overseas travel is expected.
About You
You are an experienced economist lawyer or policy specialist with deep expertise in the energy and extractive sectors. You bring at least 10 years of seniorlevel experience and a proven record of leading technical assistance programmes shaping policy and regulatory frameworks and advising governments on complex ENR issues.
You excel at managing multidisciplinary teams engaging senior stakeholders and navigating international development environments. You combine strategic insight with strong project management communication and partnershipbuilding skills. Experience in energy sector reform resource taxation or green financing will strengthen your profile as will experience working with small states or developing countries
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goalslike development democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in theCommonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealths roots go back to the British Empire. But todayany country can jointhe modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supportsmember countriesto achieve the Commonwealths aimsof development democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive publicinstitutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful resilient peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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