Backgrounds
ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) works with the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group for the Clean Energy and Power Trade Development in Southeast Asia Project (“the Project”). The cooperation is established through a technical assistance grant provided by the IDA with the objective of accelerating renewable energy (RE) scale-up in the ASEAN countries, including through regional power trade. The initial US$ 5 million grant supports (i) regional RE policy and climate financing, (ii) regional power trade, and (iii) knowledge sharing, consultations, and capacity-building activities to be implemented by ACE for the ten ASEAN Member States. The grant will support the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025 and post-2025 APAEC, specifically for the Programme Area 1 of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), Programme Area 5 of Renewable Energy, and Programme Area 6 of Regional Energy Policy and Planning (REPP). The funding from the IDA is provided as part of the Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach Accelerating Sustainable Energy Transition (MPA-ASET), a ten-year regional initiative that aims to finance up to US$ 2.5 billion of investments in RE and regional power trade.
In this regard, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is seeking a Financial Management Specialist with exceptional professional, strong leadership skills and management abilities to lead ACE’s transformation into a regional energy knowledge hub and think-tank.
Position Identification
Job Title : Financial Management Specialist
Job Level : Senior Officer
Department : Corporate Affairs Department.
Reporting To : Corporate Affairs Department Manager
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Doctor’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA) would be an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management in international development projects, with specific experience in projects related to renewable energy, energy transition, regional cooperation or related sectors, preferably in ASEAN countries.
- Experienced or understanding of World Bank financial management guidelines, including disbursement procedures, reporting requirements, and audit processes.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to various stakeholders. Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, FMIS, Excel) is required.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and presentation skills in English, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across the ASEAN region.
Personal Competencies
- Strong teamwork skills with an action-oriented, problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking approach.
- Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, and efficiently organise work while handling a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal attributes, including sensitivity, sound judgment, and strong organisational and leadership capabilities. Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Promote an open reporting culture that is transparent, compliant, and embodies integrity.
How to Apply
Read more information at https://aseanenergy.org/vacancies/ and click “Apply now” or directly submit at https://www.ace.aseanenergy.org/employment-application-form by 28 February 2025 at the latest.
The Selection Committee’s decision is final, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
