Programme Officer Energy Security (OSCE)

TL;DR

Programme Officer Energy Security (OSCE): Driving analysis, partnership engagement, and the design and delivery of regional energy security projects with an accent on policy trends and international cooperation. Focus on managing OSCE extra-budgetary projects, coordinating with multilateral stakeholders, and ensuring evidence-based decision-making in the energy sector.

Location: Must be based in Vienna, Austria. This position is only open to candidates with Norwegian citizenship.

Company

The hirify.global (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation that protects and empowers people affected by crisis and climate change.

What you will do

• Analyse energy-security issues, market dynamics, and political trends to inform programme priorities.
• Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of energy security projects, including reporting and donor engagement.
• Coordinate with government representatives, technical specialists, and multilateral partners to strengthen cooperation.
• Organise technical meetings, conferences, and seminars including logistical and content preparation.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, reports, and speeches for OSCE leadership and participating states.
• Contribute to OSCE committees, ministerial council preparations, and related negotiations.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a Norwegian citizen.
• Second-level university degree in economics, business, law, geography, social sciences, or international relations.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in energy security or economic-environmental development.
• Proven experience in planning and managing donor-funded projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to draft high-quality reports and analytical papers.
• Proficiency in digital tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Rewarding work for a renowned global humanitarian organisation.
• Access to a wide network of international humanitarian and development professionals.
• Dedicated Staff Care Unit to support employee wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional growth and eligibility for future NORCAP assignments based on performance.