BACKGROUND 

Established on 1 January 1999, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation within the ASEAN structure that represents the interest of the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) in the energy sector. The Centre serves as a think tank, catalyst, and knowledge hub within ASEAN by providing relevant information and expertise to ensure the necessary energy policies and programmes are in harmony with the region’s economic growth and environmental sustainability.

As part of the efforts to fulfil its function as a regional centre of excellence that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN, ACE conducts joint studies, policy dialogues and capacity buildings for ASEAN Member States to support the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2021-2025.

The Corporate Affairs (CA) department plays crucial role in managing and maintaining the organization’s relationship with various stakeholders, both internal and external. It consists of four (4) subdivision which are Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and Business Development Unit. The subdivision Finance role are to manage ACE financial resources, ensuring financial stability, and supporting decision making process and provides financial analysis, reporting, and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making, manage financial risks, and maintain compliance with financial regulation and standards.

In line with ACE commitment to innovation and efficiency, the ACE Digitalisation Initiative launched in 2025 to optimise the internal processes and enhance organisational performance. The initiative aims to streamline ACE’s business processes through the adoption of digital tools, therefore the ACE ‘s business processes needs to be optimised to ensure seamless transition to the adoption of digital tools.

ACE is seeking one (1) Intern as part of the Finance Team under the Corporate Affairs (CA) Department as a Finance Process Improvement Intern to support the departments. The incumbents report to the Senior Officer of Administration and Finance.

This position is open to all ASEAN nationalities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION IDENTIFICATIONS 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Under the supervision of the Senior Officer of Administration and Finance, the intern will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities to support all Administration and Finance Officers:

1. Assisting in drafting Finance Policies and SOPs
   1. Assisting in drafting, reviewing, and updating financial policies and SOPs under the guidance of senior team members.
   2. Assisting and collaborating in mapping out the flow of procedures and identifying key documents required for each step of the processes.
2. Supporting Documentation and Presentation
   1. Assisting in the Documentation and Presentation of the developed Policy and SOP
   2. Willingness to learn and use tools like Microsoft Visio to create process flowcharts, diagrams, and presentations to communicate financial processes effectively.
3. Assisting with Financial Research and Analysis
   1. Assist and conduct research on best practices for financial policies and digitalisation strategies.
4. Assisting with Digital Tools Implementation
   1. Assist to identify opportunities for automation and digitalisation within financial operations
   2. Assist to identify and document digital tools and solutions that streamline finance operations.
5. Assisting Performance Monitoring
   1. Assist Senior Officer of Finance regularly review and refine policies, SOPs, and digital systems to optimise performance and address emerging challenges.
   2. Work closely with the finance team to ensure alignment and clarity in all policies and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness tolearn specialised tools such as Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative under supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in new environments.

The internship will be conducted on a hybrid basis, but up to 3 days per week may be requested to present at ACE office. He/she must be able to comply with ACE’s normal office hours: 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM Jakarta Time (GMT+7)

The successful candidates will be stationed in Jakarta, Indonesia with a minimum of two (2) months period and possibility to be extended to six (6) months.

At the end of the internship programme, the intern needs to present the summarised activities and key outputs from the internship in a sharing session for all ACE staff.

Potential candidates will be contacted directly by the Human Resource Unit for further consideration. The selection procedure may also include a written test and an interview.

The internship allowance provided will be Rp 100,000 per day depending on the daily attendance.

The successful candidate is expected to be on board by March 2025.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Read more information at https://aseanenergy.org/vacancies/ by 16 February 2025 at the latest.

The Selection Committee’s decision is final, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Backgrounds:

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) Internship Programme offers a small number of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire work experience with ACE at the ASEAN level.

As an intergovernmental organisation that represents ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interest in the energy sector, ACE serves as a think tank, catalyst and knowledge hub, supporting AMS to implement the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC). The APAEC Phase II: 2021-2025 focuses on seven (7) Programme Areas (PA), including PA 4 on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C).

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation (CEE) department of ACE leads the energy research and cooperation activities in ASEAN, especially in implementing the EE&C Programme Area strategies and action plans.

In this regard, ACE is providing up to three (3) new internship opportunities to be involved in research and cooperation activities in the CEE department.

This position is open to all ASEAN nationalities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Under the general guidance of CEE team, the interns will support CEE research and cooperation activities. This will include but not be limited to:

• Assist the research activities, including but not limited to desktop research, data collection and processing, stakeholder management, and proposal/report preparation.
• Assist in implementing EE&C-related projects.
• Contribute to the development of publications and content for the website or other media, e.g., Reports, Policy Briefs, Op-Eds, booklet, blog posts, etc.
• Support preparing meetings and events organised by CEE.
• Support other activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or other related degrees.
• Fresh graduates are preferred, but they must commence the internship within six (6) months after graduation.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and conservation policy and technology is preferred.
• Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite. Any other software skills are a plus.
• Professional work experience is not required. However, any exposure or involvement in the energy sector and/or ASEAN is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn about the energy sector, especially in the scope of energy efficiency and conservation.
• Ability to work in a team and to adapt to a diverse working environment.
• Maintain good English writing and language skills.
• Have good academic performance, as demonstrated by recent university records.

The internship will be conducted on a hybrid basis, but up to 3 days per week may be requested to present at ACE office. He/she must be able to comply with ACE’s normal office hours: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM Jakarta Time (GMT+7)

The internship duration is four (4) months, from March to June 2025.

At the end of the internship programme, the intern needs to present the summarised activities and key outputs from the internship in a sharing session for all ACE staff.

Potential candidates will be contacted directly by the Human Resource Unit for further consideration. The selection procedure may also include a written test and an interview.

The intern is entitled to an internship allowance of IDR 100,000 per effective working day to cover their daily meal and transport.

How to Apply: 

Read more information at https://aseanenergy.org/vacancies/ and click “Apply here” by 16 February 2025 at the latest.

The Selection Committee’s decision is final, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Backgrounds:

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) Internship Programme offers a small number of outstanding students and/or fresh graduates the opportunity to acquire work experience with ACE at the ASEAN level.

As an intergovernmental organisation that represents ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interest in the energy sector, ACE serves as a think tank, catalyst and knowledge hub, within ASEAN by providing relevant information and expertise to ensure the necessary energy policies and programmes are in harmony with the economic growth and the environmental sustainability of the region.

Part of the efforts to fulfil its function as a regional centre of excellence that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN, ACE provide assistances for ASEAN Member States for implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025 which serves as the blueprint for enhancing energy connectivity and market integration in ASEAN to achieve energy security, accessibility, affordability and sustainability for all AMS.

In order to deliver its roles, a strategic business plan is required to ensure the sustainability of the organisation. Hence, ACE is providing one (1) new internship opportunity for the Business Development Unit (BDU) under Corporate Affairs Department. This position is open to ASEAN nationalities only. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

BDU Intern shall assist the BDU Team in identifying funding opportunities and projects with regards to the 7 programme areas of APAEC and priorities of the ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting / Senior Officials Meeting on Energy, including other profit-earning initiatives. BDU Intern will assist in the development and execution of business plans, including oversight in proposal preparation and submission and sustainable business operations.

Under the general guidance of the BDU Team, the intern will support the following activities include but not be limited to:

1. Support the preparation of the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) and other commercial activities/events.
2. Support in identifying new business plans for commercial or profit-earning activities and initiatives.
3. Support in proposal development and submission including the facilitation of drafting concept papers, project proposals and reports, project budget and cash flows, contract process and negotiations with funders/partners and support project deliverable monitoring.
4. Support other activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s in business management, economics, energy management, energy policy and planning, and/or other appropriate specialist discipline.
• Fresh graduates are preferred, but they must commence the internship within six (6) months after graduation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business plans and project proposals.
• Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite. Any other software skills are a plus.
• Professional work experience is not required. However, any exposure or involvement in the energy sector and/or ASEAN is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn about the energy sector in ASEAN and beyond.
• Ability to work in a team and to adapt to a diverse working environment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Have good academic and non-academic performance.

The internship will be conducted on a hybrid basis, but up to 3 days per week may be requested to present at ACE office. He/she must be able to comply with ACE’s normal office hours: 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM Jakarta Time (GMT+7)

The internship duration is four (4) months, from March to June 2025.

At the end of the internship programme, the intern needs to present the summarised activities and key outputs from the internship in a sharing session for all ACE staff.

Potential candidates will be contacted directly by the Human Resource Unit for further consideration. The selection procedure may also include a written test and an interview.

The intern is entitled to an internship allowance of IDR 100,000 per effective working day to cover their daily meal and transport.

How to Apply: 

Read more information at https://aseanenergy.org/vacancies/ and click “Apply here” by 16 February 2025 at the latest.

The Selection Committee’s decision is final, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Backgrounds:

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) Internship Programme offers a small number of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire work experience with ACE at the ASEAN level.

As an intergovernmental organisation that represents ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interest in the energy sector, ACE serves as a think tank, catalyst and knowledge hub, supporting AMS to implement the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC). The APAEC Phase II: 2021-2025 focuses on seven (7) Programme Areas (PAs), including PA 6 on Regional Energy Policy and Planning (REPP).

The Energy Modeling and Policy Planning (MPP) department leads the energy research and cooperation activities in ASEAN, especially to implement the REPP Programme Area including cross-sectoral issues, e.g., energy-climate, gender, just energy transition, digitalisation, and support other PAs of the APAEC. Among others, the department is responsible for the development of the ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO) and ASEAN Energy Database System (AEDS).

In this regard, ACE is providing up to three (3) new internship opportunities to be involved in research and cooperation activities in the MPP department.

This position is open to the ASEAN nationalities only. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Under the general guidance of MPP Team, the interns will support MPP research and cooperation activities. This will include but not be limited to:

• Assist the research activities, including but not limited to desktop research, data collection and processing, stakeholder management, and proposal/report preparation.
• Assist in implementing MPP projects.
• Contribute to creating publications and content for the website or other media, e.g., Reports, Policy Briefs, Op-Eds, blog posts, etc.
• Support preparing meetings and events organised by MPP, including post-event reporting.
• Support other activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, statistics, international relations, law, or other related degrees.
• Fresh graduates are preferred, but they must commence the internship within six (6) months after graduation.
• Knowledge of energy policy, data analysis, and/or modeling is preferred.
• Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite. Any other software skills, especially in data analysis, visualisation, and programming, are a plus.
• Professional work experience is not required. However, any exposure or involvement in the energy sector and/or ASEAN is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn about the energy sector.
• Ability to work in a team and to adapt to a diverse working environment.
• Maintain good English writing and language skills.
• Have good academic performance, as demonstrated by recent university records.

The internship will be conducted on a hybrid basis, but up to three (3) days per week may be requested to present at the ACE office. He/she must be able to comply with ACE’s normal office hours: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM Jakarta Time (GMT+7).

The internship duration is four (4) months, possibly from March to June 2025 or earlier.

At the end of the internship programme, the intern needs to present the summarised activities and key outputs from the internship in a sharing session for all ACE staff.

Potential candidates will be contacted directly by the Human Resource Unit for further consideration. The selection procedure may also include a written test and an interview.

The intern is entitled to an internship allowance of IDR 100,000 per effective working day to cover their daily meal and transport.

How to Apply: 

Read more information at https://aseanenergy.org/vacancies/ and click “Apply here” by 16 February 2025 at the latest.

The Selection Committee’s decision is final, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) Internship Programme offers a small number of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire work experience with ACE at the ASEAN level.

As an intergovernmental organisation that represents ASEAN Member States (AMS)’s interest in the energy sector, ACE serves as a think tank, catalyst, and knowledge hub. Maintaining the Human Resources operational and digitalisation of ACE are crucial to support the above roles.

In this regard, ACE is providing one (1) new internship opportunity with the HR team to support HR function in overall organisation.

This position is open to all ASEAN nationalities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

The Human Resources Intern works in close collaboration with all departments under the Corporate Affairs Department to ensure that all Human Resources needs of the ASEAN Centre for Energy are fully met, in accordance with ACE’s policies and procedures. The roles include but not limited to;

Recruitment:

• Assist HR Team in the recruitment processes for staff, consultants or interns and ensure quality people are recruited in accordance with our Key Performance Indicators and policy on gender and diversity. This includes revision of job descriptions, Terms of References, arranging and preparing interview panels and documents for internal approvals.

HR Administration:

• Maintain, file and archive personnel records for staff, consultants and interns.
• Assist on-boarding and exit process with staff.
• Assist all staff and provide advice about all HR and administrative concerns.

Other general responsibilities:

• Provide Human Resources advice to all staff, if needed.
• Assist in admin matters as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned by the HR Team.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained strictly at all times.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Human Resources Management, Management, International Relations, Administration or Public Administration or equivalent
• Fresh graduates are welcome. Having internship experience with International organisation is an advantage.
• Advanced computer skills (Windows, word processing, spreadsheets)
• Able to work independently and as part of the team
• Exceptional organisational ability with an eye for detail
• Documentation preparation / presentation and computer-based production skills
• Sensitive to cultural and regional issues
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university records.
• Fluently spoken and written English

The internship will be conducted on a hybrid basis, but up to 3 days per week may be requested to present at ACE office. He/she must be able to comply with ACE’s normal office hours: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM Jakarta Time (GMT+7)

The internship duration is four (4) months; during the period of March – June 2025.

At the end of the internship programme, the intern needs to present the summarised activities and key outputs from the internship, in a sharing session for all ACE staff.

Potential candidates will be contacted by the Human Resource Unit directly for further consideration. The selection procedure may also include a written test and an interview.

The intern is entitled to an internship allowance of IDR 100,000 per effective working day to cover their daily meal and transport, supported by ACE.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Read more information at https://aseanenergy.org/vacancies/ and click “Apply Now” by 16 February 2025 at the latest.

The Selection Committee’s decision is final, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.