Stakeholder Engagement Senior Specialist

Sector: Energy / Demand Side Management (DSM)
Experience Required: 3–5 years
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related fields

Job Summary:

The Stakeholder Engagement Senior Specialist plays a key strategic role in earning and maintaining the trust of key stakeholders in the energy sector’s ability to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of programs aligned with the Demand Side Management (DSM) strategy. The role ensures alignment, monitors progress, manages risks, and contributes to realizing energy savings and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain stakeholder trust to ensure alignment and support for DSM programs.

• Lead and coordinate the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) functions to mitigate sector risks.

• Support and monitor program lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to DSM strategy.

• Manage integrated program schedules, track monthly progress, and identify/report gaps or issues.

• Align DSM investments and savings with program outcomes and financial reports.

• Collaborate with project teams and task force leads to ensure successful program delivery.

• Apply and promote Program Lifecycle Standards and Centre of Excellence best practices.

• Facilitate the allocation of responsibilities across stakeholders, ensuring clarity in risk, benefits, and communication management.

• Support decision-making by evaluating program efficiency, identifying opportunities and risks, and proposing enhancements.

• Report monthly to management and prepare governance reports for quarterly forums.

• Analyze capacity and resources across the portfolio, addressing any gaps or shortages.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of DSM strategy, policy frameworks, cost-saving mechanisms, and benefits realization.

• Experience in policymaking and program evaluation in the energy sector.

• In-depth understanding of Abu Dhabi’s energy sector, regional and global trends.

• Familiarity with the Department of Energy and other key energy stakeholders.

• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• High organizational capability with ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to lead, influence, and support cross-functional teams.

• Flexible and adaptable to change in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for energy efficiency and a drive to shape the energy sector through effective stakeholder collaboration and high-impact program delivery.