Program Officer ZSP *UAE National Only* - Zayed Sustainability Prize

Purpose for this job: To support the management and coordination of external stakeholders for the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP) through engaging with key partners and industry experts to achieve the objectives of the unit. To support the creation of content for programs and activities of ZSP, and act as a liaison with the Marketing and Communications teams, internal and external stakeholders and third-party service providers to ensure all objectives are achieved on time. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and suggest ways and guidelines to promote and enhance stakeholder engagement and satisfaction. • Maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners to keep abreast of news, initiatives, and activities. • Inform the line manager of issues and/or risks to stakeholder relationships as soon as they arise so risks can be managed effectively. • Assist with the integration and alignment of internal an external stakeholder programs. • Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives of ZSP. • Support with the identification of potential new partner and stakeholders to position ZSP globally. • Support the roll out of the Prize’s Ambassador Program and suggest ways to drive further engagement of the Ambassadors involved. Engage with and monitor relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure adequate knowledge transfer and completion of services as per agreed parameters. • Support in the day-to-day operations of the Zayed Sustainability Prize program, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating all activities related to the Prize cycle. • Coordinate and support the identification of new programs to enhance its existing activities. • Support the enhancement and delivery of ZSP’s your related activities and programs • Support the delivery of program content for ZSP’s thought leadership platforms, as needed ensuring that all targets and objectives are met in line with standards. • Identify opportunities that create further awareness of ZSP and position the Prize as a thought leader globally. • Coordinate any third parties that are engaged to deliver programs for ZSP to ensure objectives are met on time and budget with limited risk • Apply consistent approaches/discipline and standardized forms in line with relevant policies, processes and procedures. • Prepare relevant reports and updates as required and to the desired standard. • Provide management information as and when required by the line manager – this includes the production and timely provision of accurate reports in line with reporting schedules. • Adhere to any applicable Masdar information security policies and procedures and identify and report • security incidents and suspected weaknesses to the appropriate point(s) of contact. • Protect assets under care (e.g. laptops and other devices) and information/credentials against • unauthorized access, sharing, and/or damage/loss, in accordance with the Information Classification and • Handling Procedure. • Clear desks of all sensitive material and log off/ lock workstations at the end of the day and when leaving • desk for a prolonged period in accordance with acceptable Usage Policies. • Ensure not installing, copying or modifying of any • software on Masdar equipment without authorization Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related discipline Preferred Experience: • 2-4 years of experience in a similar role involving stakeholder management and program coordination • Must have a good command in English Job-Specific Skills: • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Able to work in a dynamic fast-paced, diverse environment • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple on-going projects • Ability to influence decision-makers to implement internal enhancement initiatives • Experience in both office-based and site environment • Strong writing and editorial skills Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition. As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion. Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen. Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related discipline. 2-4 years of experience in a similar role involving stakeholder management and program coordination. Must have a good command in English.

Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and suggest ways to promote and enhance stakeholder engagement and satisfaction. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners to stay informed on news, initiatives, and activities. Inform the line manager of issues and/or risks to stakeholder relationships as soon as they arise. Assist with the integration and alignment of internal and external stakeholder programs. Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives of ZSP. Identify potential new partners and stakeholders to position ZSP globally. Support the roll out of the Prize’s Ambassador Program and drive engagement of the Ambassadors. Engage with and monitor relationships with stakeholders to ensure knowledge transfer and completion of services as per agreed parameters. Support day-to-day operations of the Zayed Sustainability Prize program, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating all activities related to the Prize cycle. Coordinate and support the identification of new programs to enhance existing activities. Support the delivery of program content for ZSP’s thought leadership platforms. Identify opportunities to raise awareness of ZSP and position the Prize as a thought leader globally. Coordinate third parties engaged to deliver programs and ensure objectives are met on time and budget with limited risk. Apply consistent approaches and standardized forms in line with policies, processes and procedures. Prepare relevant reports and updates as required. Provide management information including timely provision of accurate reports. Adhere to Masdar information security policies and report security incidents. Protect assets and information against unauthorized access or loss. Clear desks of sensitive material, log off and lock workstations when leaving the desk for extended periods. Do not install, copy or modify software on Masdar equipment without authorization.