Energy Expert - Utility Modernization - Southeast Asia

Energy Expert - Utility Modernization - Southeast Asia

Location: Thailand - S.E Asia region

Job Description:

ICF is preparing bids for projects falling under the USAID funded Asia EDGE initiative. Launched in 2018, Asia EDGE seeks to grow sustainable and secure energy markets throughout the Indo-Pacific region, helping partners expand energy access, promote diversification and trade, and strengthen energy security. This project will have a focus on Southeast Asia, and will look to improve Utility Modernisation, Deployment of Advanced Energy Technologies, Energy Innovation, Competitive Energy Procurement, and Energy Trade across the region. The project will be based in Thailand, and will involve both regional activities and specific work in countries across S.E Asia.

About the Role:

Utility Modernisation is a critical pillar of the Asia EDGE initiative, and will take the form of strengthening Southeast Asian power utilities’ financial viability, operational efficiency, corporate governance, and management practices. We are looking for someone with utility experience to lead a team that will support utilities across Southeast Asia in adopting modern practices, processes, and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• You should have at least a Masters level degree in a related discipline (Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Law etc.)
• You will need at least 10 years’ relevant professional experience, preferably in Southeast Asian countries
• You should have significant experience working on issues directly related to national, sub-national or regional energy utilities
• You should have experience managing teams both directly and remotely
• Experience working on donor-funded projects is a plus

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Thailand Client Office (TH88)