Do you want to be part of a well-established energy program and work directly with Indian partners in the implementation of offshore wind policies? And would you like to use your experience to accelerate the energy transition on a global scale? If so, then have a close look at this job opportunity.

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and Danida are seeking an experienced Long-term Energy Adviser (N1) in India to be based in Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the Government of India (MNRE).

The Long-term Energy Advisor will be an important part of the Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy which is a joint centre between MNRE and DEA. The Centre of Excellence is part of the India- Denmark Energy Partnership (INDEP).

Since 2018, India and Denmark have collaborated on the establishment of the Indian offshore wind sector and in 2021 the Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy was inaugurated in Delhi. The vision of the Centre is to become a leading knowledge hub working for development of offshore wind energy in India. 

As Long-term Energy Advisor you will act as Head of Secretariat and lead the activities of the Centre, provide technical advice, and share knowledge to MNRE and its implementing agencies, in order to contribute to a demand driven cooperation between the partners and the DEA. You will be based in New Delhi and working closely with your Indian colleagues, and bridging to the DEA, which is responsible for the implementation of the energy programme between India and Denmark. You will work closely with the team in Copenhagen, who will support your work on all activities related to offshore wind. 

The successful candidate should have a solid knowledge of global offshore wind energy polices and a relevant technical or commercial university degree as well as extensive experience working with offshore wind energy. A solid understanding of the Danish energy model and offshore wind development in Denmark is also important. The ability to be self-driven and work individually is a key success criteria as well as the motivation to work as a part of the entire INDEP team.

Knowledge of India’s power sector and culture will also be an advantage. Your written and oral English should be excellent. Your assignment will be in New Delhi and will have a total duration of 3 years.

You can read more about the job profile here:

Job Profile - Head of Secretariat (Long-term Advisor / Sector Expert)

Staff regulations for long-term advisers can be found here:

Staff Regulations part I January 2024

Staff Regulations part II January 2024

There will be a case and tests during the recruitment process. Interviews will take place in weeks 35 and 36.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Lars Martin Jensen on tel. +45 33927607.

Application deadline: August 11, 2024