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As a non-profit, federally owned enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is active in over 130 countries worldwide, implementing international cooperation projects and measures in the field of sustainable development on behalf of the German Government, as well as other national and international clients (e. g. EU, private enterprises, and foundations). In addition, GIZ is also engaged in the field of professional training around the globe.

With over 60 years of experience implementing projects in Thailand, GIZ provides policy advice on various topics and sectors relating to Thailand’s reform process, including: environmental protection, sustainable economic development, sustainable urban development, sustainable transport development, vocational training, product safety and consumer protection.

Advisor for Renewable Energy Transition

Thai-German Energy Dialog

Thailand has set itself ambitious climate targets with carbon neutrality and net zero by 2050 and 2065 respectively. To achieve the targets Thailand will have to transition from its fossil fuel-based energy system and economy to renewable energies in just a couple of decades.

In this context, the Thai Ministry of Energy (MoEn) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) have initiated a dialogue on energy transition in 2022 which goes along a significantly increased cooperation portfolio in the energy sector. Topics span from energy transition, incl. renewable energies and energy efficiency to green hydrogen market ramp up as well as private sector cooperation.

The Thai-German Energy Dialog supports the policy dialogue at government-level, facilitates technical exchange among experts, and promotes the exchange of best practices and supports business collaborations for mutual benefit in the fields of the energy transition.

Job Highlights

• Job with purpose: Work for the energy transition
• Pioneering topics: Lead the new energy innovation
• Dynamic team: Join an international and young team

RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

• Technical and organizational support for implementing project activities and events.
• Advisory on the policy and regulatory framework to promote energy transition, in particular on measures to increase renewable energy (and energy efficiency).
• Research, analysis and summary of up-to-date information on Thailand’s energy sector development, policies and regulations.
• Facilitating experience exchange on energy topics between German experts and relevant stakeholders.
• Development of communication materials for the project such as preparing project factsheet, policy briefings and communication materials.
• Development of content in both Thai and English to promote project activities through communication channels (Webpage, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Regular contacts and dialogue with Thai and German partners (including translation and interpreting).
• Planning, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of project activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master and/or Bachelor university degree in an area related to the project’s topics, e.g. energy, energy efficiency, energy / facility management, process engineering and etc.
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in energy area in particular with energy, renewable energy or public and private sector cooperation.
• Knowledge of Thai and international policies and best practices on renewable energy and overall energy transition. Knowledge of the German experiences a plus.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills. Efficient, accurate and high-quality delivery of all work-related output.
• High work ethics, reliability, personal integrity and motivation. The successful candidate must be able to handle multiple simultaneous assignments with competing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• Thai mother tongue and fluency in English (written and spoken). German language skills are plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills. Diplomatic communication and political sensitivity required due to work in a bilateral government cooperation project of high visibility.

Position forms part of an international “Networking Unit”, which will be coordinated by an international team leader, based at GIZ Headquarters.

This will be a fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible and running until 31 December 2023.

Duty station

The position will be based in the project office in Bangkok at Sivatel Bangkok office (BTS Ploenchit), 53 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan.

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 Sunday, 15 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