Energy Analyst Asia
Energy, Renewables & Infrastructure
About the job
Short Summary/strapline
Bring your energy systems modelling and energy research expertise to help shape energy transition, in Southeast Asia.
Description
The company is recruiting an Energy Modeller/Analyst to strengthen their Asia programme, with a particular focus on addressing barriers to power sector transition in ASEAN countries. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and using models to analyze key energy policy questions and producing research reports based on insights from these models to inform ongoing policy discussions around energy transition in the region.
The area of work could include a range of topics including power sector transition, power system flexibility, managed coal phasedown, energy market reforms, etc. You will work closely with other analysts in The company's Asia programme and other national partners across Asia to deliver on The company's objectives in the region.
To be successful in this role, you will need a proven track record in energy system modelling, experience in producing compelling data-led research or analysis, and a strong understanding of the regulatory frameworks and power markets in Southeast Asia
Location
This is a remote role, working with a pan-Asia team. They are looking for candidates located within a time zone range from GMT (UK) to WIB (Jakarta) for optimal collaboration.
Requirements
Key responsibilities
Develop and maintain energy system model for Southeast Asia
Collect and analyse data necessary for your research, while liaising with The company's data team
Liaise with colleagues, including analysts to ensure that the models reflect actual system operation and market dynamics
Produce compelling, data-led reports based on the modelling results
Build and maintain a network of external stakeholders to maximise impact on the wider policy debate and explore opportunities for collaboration
Support in addressing media queries related to clean electricity transition in ASEAN countries
Must have
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a research or an analytical role on energy transition in Southeast Asia
At least 3 years experience in energy systems modelling on both capacity expansion and dispatch
Strong understanding of the power sector and energy transition challenges in Southeast Asia
Experience of independently writing reports, policy briefs and op-eds as well strong verbal communication skills
Skill for communicating the key insights from a complex subject or dataset in an accessible and compelling way
Should be able to work independently; able to multitask; set priorities and meet deadlines with limited direction while working remotely
Fluent in English
Nice to have
An established network in southeast Asian organisations (regional, national and/or multilateral); ability to develop and maintain new relationships with policy-makers, government departments, think-tanks
Experience in engaging with media in Southeast Asia
Fluent in one or more languages spoken in Southeast Asia
They are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Benefits
Salary: £33,907 - £40,688.
Salaries could be adjusted upwards for candidates from high cost of living countries, depending on a location cost of living formula.
Contract: Full time (but only working 9 days every fortnight with no reduction in pay), permanent subject to a 3 month probationary period. For employees based outside of the UK, a local payroll contract is available, dependent on the country.
Further benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
We operate a nine-day fortnight meaning their full-time staff are given every other Friday off work with no reduction in pay
A minimum of 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
For each year that you're part of the team at The company you'll receive an additional day of holiday, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Generous paid maternity and paternity leave
Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working
Access to a local working space can be arranged
Free annual eye tests
Access to a counselling service
Funding and allocated time for your training and development
Paid volunteer day
Two paid days off to enable low carbon travel
Time off to donate blood
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