Vacant Position: Energy Specialist

Job Title: Energy Specialist Reporting to: Head of department (Chief Economist/Head of Energy Research)		Based in: Head Office, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Function: Energy Research, Economics & Sustainability

Do you want to join a growing energy research team and make an impact on some of the most pressing issues affecting the energy, sustainability and resources sectors, in MENA and beyond? APICORP is a multilateral development bank. Its vision is to be the financial partner of choice of energy and energy-‎related companies, both public and private and the leading source of research on ‎MENA energy, sustainability and resources. The energy research, economics & sustainability unit is a new and growing team of young and ambitious professionals. Their expertise and work cover the entire energy spectrum including oil markets, the gas industry, the electricity and renewables sectors, alongside energy-intensive industries and energy services as well as macroeconomics, policy and finance. Main responsibilities As part of a cross functional team contributing to APICORP’s credit and investment decisions as well as the overall investment strategy, you will contribute through: Undertaking and owning relevant economic and energy research and drafting clear, crisp and high standard commentaries and analyses Contributing to the company’s flagship products, the Annual Energy Investment Outlook and the sectors’ outlooks (oil, gas, electricity) Developing own sector’s industry analysis/area of expertise and contributing to sector’s strategies, in addition to specific country strategies, policy analysis and risks Evaluating and monitoring the sustainability and development impact of projects and company activities Contributing to the company’s representation at relevant global events, build effective interactions with industry/government contacts and support the Department’s partnerships and research projects Ideal Candidate The candidate will be working in a dynamic, cross-functional team and contributing to the work of most of the key business units in APICORP. He/she will need to possess/develop a strategic view of parts of the energy value chain and a proven ability to influence investment/policy decisions through fact-based analysis and thorough expertise. A driven and motivated individual, he/she is expected to take ownership of their area of expertise, constantly update their knowledge and meaningfully contribute to the Department’s strategy and mandate. Academic Background A minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance or other relevant area with strong analytical skills Specialisation in energy is a great plus Professional Background At least two to eight years relevant experience in energy (economics, technical or policy work) with a good understanding of emerging markets’ energy, geopolitics and investment climate Experience on the MENA energy sector and fundamentals is a plus Excellent writing skills, capable of producing high-quality impactful analytical and research documents, and summarising complex material clearly for a variety of audiences Experience in the use of macroeconomic or energy data and quantitative analysis, with great attention to detail. Experience in forecasting and outlooks is a plus. Interest in/exposure to sustainability/development impact assessments Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the drive to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic team Previous experience in a financial institution or multilateral development bank is preferred Tools Excellent level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Publisher Working knowledge of econometric tools and models Languages Excellent English writing. Previous energy-related written material will be requested. Good presentation and communications skills Fluency in Arabic is an advantage

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