Owned by the German Government, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides services in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ works on behalf of public and private sector clients in both Germany and overseas. In Thailand, GIZ has a record more than 60 years and numerous projects have been implemented over time. The main focuses of GIZ Thailand at the present are climate change, with a growing number of energy projects which are all gathered under an energy cluster.
Currently, we are looking for a Project Advisor for the following programme funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK):
Project Advisor CASE Thailand
Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia or CASE – A regional programme, that aims to drive change in the power sector in Southeast Asia (SEA) towards increased ambitions with regards to climate change. It focuses on the four main SEA countries in terms of energy demand – Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – as well as foresees regional interventions. CASE also supports coordination in the SEA power sector, provides technical and policy support and facilitate dialogue and communication around a new energy vision. As it aims to raise the profile of energy transition challenges and solutions in the general population, CASE has a strong communication angle and a lot of potential for exciting communication activities. It offers ample opportunities for diverse, challenging and exciting opportunities in one of the most important sectors for the environmental and economic future of Thailand and SEA.
In Thailand, CASE is jointly implemented by GIZ, the Energy Research Institute (ERI) and Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Responsibilities:
In close cooperation with the Project Manager and CASE Thailand lead, the incumbent will be responsible as follows:
1. Coordination within CASE Thailand as well as externals
- Communicates and coordinates with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and timely execution of project activities
- Facilitate day-to-day communication between GIZ, ERI and TDRI, incl. regular and ad-hoc meetings.
- Support processes like research workstreams or capacity-building activities.
- Support event organisation and management (e.g. plan and prepare the concept, coordinate internally as well as with other relevant parties).
- Support communication team (e.g. turning CASE’s publications/activities into communication materials)
- Communicates and coordinates with other projects and clusters within GIZ to ensure synergies and harmonised approaches in delivery of services.
2. Contribution to CASE Thailand’s project activities
- Jointly plan CASE Thailand’s annual work plan and activities.
- Support technical research / studies on relevant energy transition topics.
- Provide appropriate input and contribute to regular reports required by the programme (e.g. reporting).
- Formulates terms of reference, as well as steer third party consultants/service providers on certain work packages to support CASE’s activities
3. Other tasks
- Support other activities of CASE and GIZ energy cluster as needed
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree in energy, sustainability, environmental science, or economics (other degree with relevant practical experience are eligible for application).
Work Experience:
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the energy sector, environment or related field. Experience in policy advisory, project management or research work in an area related to the project’s requirements would be a strong asset.
- Working experience with energy public stakeholders (MoEN, EPPO, DEDE, EGAT etc.) or with international organisation such as UN, ASEAN, or GIZ is another strong asset.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- A solid understanding and overview of the energy system and market in Thailand.
- A strong understanding of one or several of the following issues would be a strong asset: financing and/or developing renewable energy projects, RE and energy system technologies, power markets and regulation, grid infrastructure, energy efficiency, and business models in future energy systems.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills (time management; planning as well as keeping track of processes).
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English (this will be tested).
- Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software) and computer applications e.g. MS Office.
Personal Competency:
- Ability to work independently and in teams including both internal and external experts.
- Excellent verbal communicator with service-oriented character.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities within specified timeframes.
- Proven ability to conceptualise, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with likable personalities, initiative, and creative.
- Team player with ability to take challenges, pressure and deadline with a positive attitude.
- Social, intercultural understanding and interest, flexibility, ability to work in team, sense of diplomacy, ability to a politically sensitive environment, highly motivated.
- Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work products.
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.
This will be a fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible and running at least until 30 November 2026.
Please carefully read the ad and submit a CV AND a cover letter in English to aroonratt.soontonbura@giz.de The deadline for applications is Friday, 20 January 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ Thailand is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages gender diversity within the company and operations.
GIZ Office Thailand
Ms. Aroonratt Soontonbura
193/63 Lake Rajada Office Complex, New Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
