Energy Policy Specialist
The Energy Policy Specialist will be responsible for communicating any key milestones or initiatives taken in developing sector-related policies across the energy sector.
This involves identifying the audience and key stakeholders who may be affected by new or changes to policies and leveraging on the different communication methods to communicate the given update.
In addition, the Energy Policy Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Policy Development team to ensure that policies, strategies, and plans are drafted and completed accurately for relevant stakeholders.
Support and facilitate policy development procedures at all stages of policy development.
Manage strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined, related to the new policy or new policy development.
Support and assist the Policy Development Team in developing policies, strategies, and plans in accordance with the Department of Energy's strategic directions while taking into account the key stakeholders involved in the process.
Work closely with the Legal & Legislative Department to ensure the alignment of water sector policies and plans with the set legislations and laws.
Build collaborative, cross-directorate team relationships to establish communications strategies and ensure a consistent message for targeted audiences (both internal and external).
Work with the support of the Communications Department by providing content on new policies and/or policy development to the Communications Department, who assist in the creation of deliverables outlined in DoE's communications plans.
Manage the review and approval process with key stakeholders before releasing communication materials relating to new policy initiatives within DoE and the energy sector as a whole.
Assist in establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships throughout the Department of Energy and all other key departments.
Promote and maintain the right image of the Department while conducting business ethically and professionally.
Prepare reports and presentations on energy-related issues.
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Public Policy, Social Policy or Communication.