Technical Officer on Data and Modelling

Technical Officer on Data and Modelling

PRIMARY FUNCTION

 

The Technical Officer (TO) shall assist the Manager for Policy Research and Analytics in handling all aspects of the Policy Research and Analytics Programmes (PRAP). He/she will assist in the conduct of all PRAP activities of the Centre with regards policies in light of the priorities of the ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting / Senior Officials Meeting on Energy; and the eight (8) specialised areas of ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025, namely: 1) ASEAN Power Grid, 2) Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline, 3) Coal and Clean Coal Technology, 4) Energy Efficiency and Conservation, 5) Renewable Energy, 6) Regional Energy Policy and Planning, and 7)Civilian Nuclear Energy.

The TO will be integrated into the PRAP and will work regularly with the country and region energy database and modelling, and shall assist in the following core activities, namely:

• Contribute to the establishment/development of energy database, energy modelling and other relevant analytical software tools.
• Conduct research and analysis in energy policies and strategies, including the techno-economic analysis of sustainable energy.
• Contribute to activities relating to research collaboration on energy policy, including provide support for the development of reports and publications whilst cultivating networks and facilitating funding opportunities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Technical skill:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, energy policy/planning, economics or other appropriate specialist discipline. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Robust knowledge in economic database and modelling; experience on using the Long range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP) software is preferred.
• Knowledgeable on energy issues, regional and global energy trends and development and has demonstrated skills to coordinate and develop research areas.
• Rigorous and scientifically demanding, strong analytics;     

Inter-personal skill:

• Excellent inter-personal attribute including: tact sensitivity, sound and strong organizational and leadership capability, able to work effectively and efficiently in a multi-cultural environment.

Language proficiency:

• Excellent command of English, both in oral and written communications.

Nationality:

• ASEAN National.

The successful candidate will be stationed in Jakarta, Indonesia and will be offered a 3-year contract starting from May 2015 to April 2018, with a probationary period of three (3) months. The contract may be extended by the Executive Director depending on performance and continuation of projects. The salary shall be commensurate of the educational qualification and experience of the candidate. All other applicable benefits shall be subject to the ACE consolidated rules and regulation.

Send your application letter to secretariat@aseanenergy.org by 24 March 2016 as the latest, lighlighting your suitability (including list of projects on energy data and modelling) and potential contribution to the position together with a detailed CV using the attached form, recent passport-sized picture, and certified true copies of educational certificates obtained.
Incomplete applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Please indicate on the subject heading:

 

Application for Technical Officer on Data and Modelling

 

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