The South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. EAPMCO was established in January 2023 following the merger of the Thailand Multi-Country Office, which covered 20 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and the Cambodia Multi-Country Office, which covered 4 countries South East Asia - 3 countries in the Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam) and the Philippines. EAPMCO currently covers 24 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. With its head office in Bangkok, the Multi-Country Office comprises nine business units: EAPMCO Thailand, EAPMCO Indonesia, EAPMCO Pacific Operations Cluster, EAPMCO Papua New Guinea, EAPMCO China, EAPMCO Mekong, and EAPMCO Philippines.
In 2024, the UNOPS EAPMCO implemented projects worth more than USD 80 million, in the areas of Energy Transition, Digital Transformations, Sustainable Environmental Management, Climate Change, Waste Management, Rule of Law and Access to Justice, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Post Conflict Reintegration, Emergency Relief, Post COVID19 Economic Transformations, and Health, through HR, procurement, construction, contract management, fund and program management services.
The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself.
Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership :
The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) brings together governments and philanthropies to work with partner countries in the region. We support the transition towards modern energy systems that can simultaneously ensure economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability. Enabling the transition toward greener energy systems will greatly contribute to the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agreement objectives.
ETP focuses on Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, which are the countries in the region with the highest energy demand, a substantial pipeline for fossil fuel-based projects, and a significant and cost-effective potential for renewable energy and energy efficiency. ETP provides high-level technical advisory support, holistic support to Governments on financing and technical needs, capacity and skill development, and facilitation of dialogues in all related areas.
This is not a full-time position. Retainer contractors are used to carry out tasks on an intermittent basis and are called upon to work when needed. There are no minimum working hours or days guaranteed.
The incumbent will primarily provide technical and analytical support for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). Responsibilities include conducting research, drafting, and packaging an updated NREP in close coordination with the DOE. The expected output is a professionally prepared, publishable document designed for both technical and non-technical readers. TTo achieve this, the Technical Senior Analyst will work closely with a separately contracted Graphics Designer to incorporate infographics, illustrations, and photographs (as needed), and will coordinate with the DOE Renewable Energy Management Bureau and other DOE units to gather, synthesize, and present data and information for inclusion in the NREP, as well as support the DOE in conducting public consultations and roadshows to present the updated program. The updated NREP will serve as a tool for knowledge sharing and investment promotion.
As needed, the incumbent will also support the development or review of other energy transition plans and programs, facilitate stakeholder engagement, gather perspectives on renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand-side management, and other government energy transition initiatives in the Philippines.
The position operates under the guidance and direct supervision of the ETP Senior Programme Manager, who is based in Bangkok, and will closely coordinate with the Country Coordinators based in Manila.
Functional Responsibilities:
Technical and analytical support Stakeholder engagement and knowle...
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) or higher degree is required preferably in Engineering, Environment, Science Communication, Development Studies, Economics, and other relevant fields.
A combination of a Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in technical writing and research or related field in the energy sector in combination with a relevant advanced university degree is required. .
Experience in renewable energy or energy transition is required.
Experience working on projects related to the Philippine's electric power industry is an asset.
Experience working in the Philippines is required.
Experience collaborating with the Philippines Department of Energy is preferred.
Having published works (e.g. peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, books, manuals, guidebooks, trade publications, technical reports, and others) in relevant technical fields is desired.
Language requirement:
Full working knowledge of English is required.
Local language in the countries of ETP’s operation (Philippines) is required.
