Project Manager – Policy Design for a Just Energy Transition (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full or part-time · Berlin or Bangkok

Agora Energiewende

The world’s energy systems are changing. Renewable energies have moved from niche technologies to their broad-scale adoption in many countries. In addition to prevalent challenges related to grid integration and storage, energy transitions across the world are faced with socioeconomic and financing hurdles that require comprehensive strategies that complement technological solutions.

Energy transitions need to progress within complicated socioeconomic contexts and political priorities that vary by country related to economic development, employment, and social equity. Compounding these hurdles are substantial financing challenges, particularly for developing countries already struggling with debt burdens and limited access to capital markets. Understanding these complex dynamics and integrating their analysis into planning and implementation roadmaps is essential to ensure inclusive and just transitions to clean energy systems.

Under the umbrella of the Agora Think Tanks, Agora Energiewende develops politically feasible and science-based strategies and solutions for the transformation to climate neutrality – in Germany, Europe, and internationally. As a think tank and policy lab we facilitate a productive exchange of ideas amongst stakeholders from politics, business, science and civil society. As a non-partisan, non-profit organisation funded by foundations and public institutions, we are independent of corporate and partisan interests. Our exclusive mission is to serve the climate and the common good.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a
Project Manager – Policy Design for a Just Energy Transition (f/m/d) full- or part-time (min. 32 hours) – based in Berlin or Bangkok

As Project Manager working on policy designs for a just energy transition, you will be part of Agora’s Power System Transformations Team and responsible for developing and managing research projects and stakeholder-oriented outreach activities. You will join

a diverse team spread across Berlin, Brussels and Bangkok, to support energy transitions by cooperating closely with Agora’s network of local and international partners, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia.

Your responsibilities include

Developing and managing research projects to facilitate the transformation of energy systems in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Vietnam, focusing on one or several of the following topics: macroeconomic impacts of the transition, clean energy financing, fossil fuel phase-outs and divestment, trade and climate change, just transitions, or supply chains and critical energy transition materials.
Proposing and communicating policy solutions on the aforementioned topics that address and reflect local contexts;
Working with macroeconomic models to investigate and inform energy transition roadmaps;
Monitoring and assessing policies targeted at derisking the rapid scaling of renewable power generation;
Assessing the policies and structures governing the planning and build-out of energy infrastructure with a view to accelerating its cost-efficient delivery and operation, including potential new financing models and market design options;
Coordinating activities across multi-stakeholder networks connecting governments, industry, private sector, non-governmental and civil-society organisations;
Communicating international experiences and best-practices, as well as expertise and research results from Agora to support regional partners and stakeholders;
Working with Agora’s global network of think-tank partners, especially those in Southeast Asia;
Directly advising government stakeholders on key policies – when appropriate;
Supporting the development of Agora’s long-term strategy, including the support in drafting project and funding proposals.

What we offer

An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated and professional team;
A diverse experience in working with colleagues and institutions from around the globe and the opportunity to create long-lasting professional relations;
Direct engagements with key stakeholders and policymakers;
Opportunities for professional and personal development and advancement, including access to a mental well-being platform;
Entitlement to a number of paid leave days higher than the statutory entitlement (exact amount depends on country of employment);
A choice of attractive workplaces in central Berlin or Bangkok.
Assistance with the visa process for international candidates;
A structured onboarding programme and regular team and organisation-wide retreats to bring us all together; and
A full -or part-time role with initially a two-year employment contract.

We are looking for

A strong desire to actively shape the global energy transition, and a particular interest in socioeconomic analyses;
At least four years of relevant work experience in economics, politics or science with a specific focus on at least one of the following specialisations: macroeconomics, climate and trade policies, energy economics, energy and climate finance, or sustainable development.
A deep understanding and comfort in using and interacting with economic or econometric models is a plus;
Experience working in international teams and networks; energy policy experience with Southeast Asian countries and/or energy policy experience in the EU, the US, or East Asia are an advantage;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a desire to frame complex topics to diverse target groups;
Strong networking skills and intercultural communication skills;
Broad knowledge of the energy transition with a curiosity to deep-dive into specific policy, regulatory or technical topics;
Working fluency in English; other language skills, especially from Southeast Asia, are a plus;
Willingness to travel, predominately but not limited, to Southeast Asia.

We assume that there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria in the description. Maybe you have certain skills we haven’t thought of yet? Tell us why you are the right person for the job.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application by May 4, 2025 via our website.

For reasons of objectivity, we ask that you refrain from submitting an application photo.

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. Therefore, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from people from groups that have been underrepresented in energy policy so far. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation. Our offices are not completely barrier-free, but we are open to find individual solutions.

As part of this, we are soliciting anonymous information on a voluntary basis regarding our applicant’s backgrounds. This information will be used only to inform future recruitment strategies and will not impact hiring decisions in any form. Your input will not be forwarded to third parties and will not be used in connection with your application.

Please follow this link to participate in the survey.

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Personal contact for the position

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Reis at andrea.reis@agora-thinktanks.org.

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About us

Agora Energiewende, Agora Industry and Agora Agriculture develop evidence-based strategies for ensuring the success of clean energy, industry and agricultural transitions around the globe. As an independent and non-partisan think tank and policy laboratory, we analyse upcoming challenges, share knowledge with decision-makers and stakeholders and enable a productive exchange of ideas.

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