The Green Hydrogen JET-IP Director coordinates and directs JET-IP green hydrogen workstream activities, ensuring alignment and integration across workstreams, advisory committee, and private developers.Minimum RequirementsMaster's degree in economics, public policy, business, engineering, or science (4-year degree)Doctoral degree or international qualifications will be an advantage10-15 years of experience in a similar rolePrevious work experience for government (+10 years) and private sector (+5 years)Demonstrable experience working with high-level officials, government employees, private sector professionals, and C-suite finance professionalsEvidence of previous coordinating roles fulfilledUnderstanding of JET investment and implementation planUnderstanding of global decarbonization agenda and South Africa's roleUnderstanding of government processes and how to navigateUnderstanding of contracting and institutional agreementsPrevious experience working with government departments such as the Department of Science and Innovation, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Department of Transport, National Treasury, Presidency, and Department of Environmental AffairsExposure to a broad range of industries including, but not limited to, hydrogen, medical, automotive, energy, science and research, electric vehicles, etc.Key ResponsibilitiesDirects and coordinates the GH2 workstream activitiesWorks with the policy and stakeholder specialist and acts as a single point of contact for public and private institutions to ensure issues between private developers and labor and community are being addressedProvides reports, briefings, and thought leadership on green hydrogen to relevant ministries and executives including DTIC, DSI, Presidency, DOT, and DFFEDirects the green hydrogen advisory committee which consists of government, labor, and civil society representativesRepresents South Africa at national and international green hydrogen, green climate funding, and sustainability conferences, seminars, panels, and lecturesWorks with IDC project development unit to source and initiate green hydrogen commercial projectsCoordinates predefined governance structures to ensure operational efficiency and impactLiaises with the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) management office to drive workstreamsLeads the planning and implementation of green hydrogen country-to-country engagements and visits, namely, but not limited to, EU, Kenya, Korea, Japan, and ChinaWorks with the development and green fund specialist to source various types of funds for green hydrogen projectsWorks with the fund programme specialist to develop green hydrogen fund programmesAssists the team through planning and coordination of information to optimize workflow proceduresStakeholder EngagementGuides and coordinates meetings and workshops with key stakeholders of the JET GH2 workstreams and other funders, international organizations, and foreign officesCreates and maintains guidelines of conduct for meetingsEnsures guidelines are approved and periodically reviewedEnsures effectiveness of councils and workstream and other meetingsSupports the Programme lead and the JET PMU functions such as stakeholder management, communications, events organization, and marketing activitiesManages records and data for the JET Investment Plan for the GH2 Implementation programContinually improves the process of coordination with stakeholdersSupports workstream lead organizations with secretariat functions if necessaryAssists in the preparation of presentations for meetingsMaintains organogram of program structureResponsible for stakeholder databaseTracks action items and reports status at meetingsAlerts Programme lead of action items that are off-trackSupports technical expert panels and advisory bodies with secretariat functionsCustomer Service and Personal DevelopmentProvides efficient customer service to both internal and external customersManages own development to enhance competenciesParticipates in knowledge sharing in the team and due diligence time requirements, lessons learned, etc.Demonstrates solutions-driven accountability and innovativenessSkills and CompetenciesProficient in MS 360 suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams)Data management and dashboardsPresentation skillsAttention to detailExcellent time management skillsAbility to multi-taskGood verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsGood ethics, integrity, and high level of professionalismConfidentiality because of the nature of the work
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