All year round, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) accepts fellows who wish to carry out research projects for a period of 3-6 months. Applicants should have a defined project which will either become a chapter or chapters of a PhD or Postdoctoral thesis or a proposed project, which will be agreed upon with ACE before their applications are accepted. All work must be written in English and will normally be used for a publication produced by ACE.

To apply as a Visiting Research Fellow, the following information should be submitted to [email protected]:

1. Confirmation that the applicant is/will be enrolled in a PhD or Postdoctoral programme during the fellowship.
2. Sponsorship situation; the applicant is fully funded by a sponsoring institution or seeks funds from ACE.
3. Full proposal of the research (if available) or a one-page outline of the specific piece of research.
4. Proposed length of stay at ACE; between 3 and 6 months.
5. A sample of past research or publication in English.
6. A curriculum vitae

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, in implementing the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Final year or recent graduate (at least within one year after graduation) in engineering, energy studies, statistics, law, international relations, finance, human resources, computer science, business, administration and/or other appropriate specialist discipline.
2. Graduated with a university degree (Bachelor) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a 6 – 12 months period.
3. Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
4. MS Office skills, familiarity in Microsoft Outlook, with advanced knowledge in Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
5. Ability to plan and organise workload.
6. Previous experience in another internship program is preferable.
7. Possess attention to detail, a strong willingness to learn about the energy sector, passion for working in an international environment, initiative, enthusiasm and detailed-oriented.
8. Ability to work in a team and to adapt to an international working environment.
9. An understanding of international and/or development issues.
10. Demonstrate commitment to ASEAN’s mission, vision, and values.
11. Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Duration: 6-12 Months

Grant: IDR 100,000 per effective working day to cover the daily meal and transport.

Submit the application to https://register.aseanenergy.org/internship, please refer to our ToR for more details.

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) collaborates with Dialogue Partners and International Organisations (DPs/IOs) in conducting joint research, capacity building, and cooperation activities. One of the platforms is through secondment. In the secondment, an expert from a partner institution would be seconded to ACE, to closely support and jointly conduct priority activities of the target organisation according to the expertise.

Objectives

1. To support the priority activities of the assigned department, as per the guidance of the Department Manager.
2. To initiate related research and cooperation activities, in support of related Programme Areas of APAEC.
3. To actively contribute to publication and dissemination activities (e.g. development of policy briefs, journal papers, and Op-eds) as well as participation in webinars and forums.
4. To provide capacity building to ACE staff, both formally (training) and informally (discussion).

Scope of Works

1. Joint development of academic papers to be published in a respected journal.
2. Publication of popular articles or non-academic publications, including blogs, Op-eds, policy briefs, and working papers.
3. Internal training or public webinar of expertise topics in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
4. Provision of written information and advice on expert matters, to support various ACE activities, including the preparation of proposals and briefing notes.
5. Participation in projects and events, including meetings, seminars, document preparation and review, as well as outreach.

To apply for the secondment programme, the following documents should be submitted through the online application available on ACE’s website.

1. Letter of interest
2. Recommendation Letter from Superior
3. Curriculum Vitae

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.

Responsibilities:

Under the general guidance of the Manager of Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP), the intern will support the department’s activities. This will include but not be limited to:

1. Assist the data and research activities, including but not limited to desktop research, data processing, data visualisation, and analysis.
2. Support the preparation, organisation, and post-meeting arrangement of meetings and events organised by or related to MPP.
3. Support the preparation of MPP reports.
4. Support the production of MPP deliverables.
5. Support other activities of MPP as assigned by the supervisor.

To apply for an internship, the following documents should be submitted to register.aseanenergy.org/internship (Select Internship Programme – MPP to apply for the position):

• A letter of interest indicating the interest in energy data and policy, and the proposed internship period.
• A recent Curriculum Vitae.
• Proof of university enrolment.