Consultant as Power Sector Analyst

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• Contribute to the development and execution of the research pipeline under WRI’s Energy and Sustainable Business (ESB) team, especially on corporate renewable power procurement (e.g., REC, Green Tariff, Power Wheeling), captive power transition, early retirement of unabated power plants, low-carbon technology (e.g., incl. Nickel-based Battery), electrification of industrial process heat & process, and renewable energy development for industrial parks.
• Acquire data and track the development of renewable energy development, early termination of unabated coal power plants, and climate finance mobilization for RE development. 
• Maintain relationships and provide technical assistance to PT. PLN (Persero) and relevant ministries in close coordination with the ESB engagement team.
• Contribute to the techno-economic studies and other project activities with intense research content in close collaboration with partners (corporates, technology providers, external consultants, or government) to produce policy recommendations or technical guidelines.
• Provide mentorship and direction to research assistants with the project and personal growth orientation.
• Contribute to WRI’s strategic discussions relevant to advancing WRI’s research excellence and portfolio expansion of WRI Energy and Sustainable Business Programs.
• Contribute to proposal writing and reporting to donors.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical (power) engineering, energy and environmental economics, natural resource management, or other engineering and related fields.
• Minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience in industries with energy-related job desks, energy consulting firms, or think tanks.
• Background and expertise on one or more of the following topics would be considered an asset:
• Grid integration and power system planning.
• RE project development and procurement.
• Power sector and utility reform.
• Experience in quantitative analysis, extracting reputable research output, and contextualizing the findings from the research into policy.
• Articulate, versatile, skilled writer with professional writing experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment and cross-sectoral themes independently and as part of a global team across time zones.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities, managing multiple deadlines, and delivering high-quality work products.
• Experience in stakeholder management, especially with PLN and MoEMR.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Legally able to work in Indonesia.

• Master’s degree in advanced engineering, economics, public policy, and environmental management.
• Experience working in the development sector and collaborating with government institutions.
• Author and co-author research publications and opinion pieces.
• Knowledge of the fossil fuel industry, hard to abate and fossil-dependent sectors.

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