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 an Environmental and Social Standards 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 : Environmental and Social Standards Specialist
Job Level : Senior Officer
Department : Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department.
Reporting To : Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department Manager and Project Manager
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in environmental sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A Doctor’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in environmental and social safeguard management, with a focus on renewable energy, sustainable development, or related sectors, preferably in ASEAN countries.
- In-depth knowledge of international environmental and social safeguard standards (ESS2, ESS4, ESS8), particularly in the context of clean energy and regional energy trade.
- Experience in developing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEPs), and Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM).
- Strong understanding of climate resilience, social inclusion, and gender mainstreaming in the context of energy projects.
- Proven experience in conducting social and environmental risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
- 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.
