Power System Operations & Grid Reliability Workshop Trainer
Organizational Context
The Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) is a UNDP Global Policy Centre established in partnership with Turkey. It supports the private sector and foundations in development through research, advocacy, and partnership brokering. The Center focuses on inclusive business, skills development, impact investing, and resilience. It hosts several global initiatives and plays a key role in UNDP's global work on private sector engagement.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Future Tech Leaders (FTL) programme in Syria, implemented by UNDP ICPSD. The programme aims to equip final-year engineering students and recent graduates at Damascus University with industry-relevant AI skills for climate applications. The Online Volunteer will develop and deliver a workshop on Power System Operations and Grid Reliability, contributing to the participants' applied learning and specialized training in engineering domains. This initiative is part of a broader effort to build technical capacity for climate-related challenges.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will develop comprehensive training materials, including content, presentations, exercises, and assessments, for the Power System Operations and Grid Reliability Workshop. They will deliver up to three workshop sessions to beneficiaries of the Future Tech Leaders Syria programme. Additionally, the volunteer will prepare evaluation reports, gather feedback for improvement, and summarize activities, participation, achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future programme delivery. This role operates under the guidance of a team focal point.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience (with a Master's degree) in power systems engineering, grid operations, energy systems modelling, or AI/data-driven methods in the energy sector is required. Experience with power system modelling tools, smart grid technologies, AI/machine learning in energy applications, and Python programming is essential.
Skills
Expertise in power systems engineering, grid operations, and energy systems modelling. Proficiency in AI/data-driven methods for the energy sector, including smart grid technologies and AI/machine learning applications. Working knowledge of Python and scientific libraries. Skills in curriculum development and workshop delivery are necessary. Areas of expertise include climate change, environment, education, and IT.