Project Lead / Project Manager – Energy Policy (f/m/d)

Under the umbrella of 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.
Based on our deep expertise, we advise decision-makers and facilitate a productive exchange of ideas. Because no single institution can tackle the complexity of the transition from fossil fuels to renewables and to climate neutrality, Agora cultivates an intensive dialogue with stakeholders from politics, civil society, the economy, and science. In addition, we are cooperating closely with a global network of think tanks to develop jointly analysis and policy proposals that promote net-zero transition in particular in Southeast Asia.

To strengthen our Power System Transformation team in Southeast Asia, we are looking for a:
Project Lead / Project Manager –Energy Policy (f/m/d) 
Full- or part-time (min. 32 hours) – based in Bangkok

As Project Lead / Project Manager working on Southeast Asia, you will be part of Agora Energiewende’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 Thailand and the southeast Asian region.

• Developing and managing research projects to facilitate the transformation of energy systems in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Thailand;
• Produce policy briefs, analyses, and presentation materials on power-sector transformation topics—e.g., renewable-energy enabling policies, coal and gas transition strategies, regulatory reforms, power-system flexibility, electrification and sector coupling, and emerging technologies—grounded in Southeast Asian contexts and supported by economic and energy modelling where relevant;
• Commission and guide consultants by drafting ToRs and reviewing interim and final outputs to ensure quality, clarity, and alignment with objectives;
• Conceptualize and deliver workshops and meetings with partners in Thailand and the region, including agenda design, speaker curation, and capturing outcomes and synthesizing recommendations;
• Represent Agora in strategic events and policy dialogues in Thailand and across Asia; deliver talks, panels, and bilateral briefings;
• 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.
• In the role as Project Lead, additional requirements would include taking full responsibility for projects from start to finish ensuring quality and timely delivery, managing project budgets, strategically developing the subject area, mentoring colleagues and guiding their analysis, leading stakeholder management, public speaking and networking, potential coordination of global working groups, and potentially fundraising
• As Project Manager, the focus is on technical management and responsibility for specific projects with smaller budgets, independent comprehensive research, conceptualisation and development of complex topics, technical supervision of students and interns, and project-related reporting and communication.

• 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 25 paid leave days ;
• A structured onboarding programme and regular team and organisation-wide retreats to bring us all together;
• An attractive workplace in the centre of Bangkok and the option of hybrid working with good digital facilities;
• A full -or part-time contract, initially limited to two years.

• A strong desire to actively shape the global energy transition and a curiosity to deep-dive into specific policy, regulatory or technical topics.
• A background in energy policy, economics, and/or finance.
• At least 5 years’ experience (for Project Manager roles) or at least 8 years working experience (for Project Lead roles) working in ASEAN countries, preferably with direct Thailand exposure. An existing network of Thai and ASEAN stakeholders would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Creative and strategic thinker, capable of developing impactful ideas and contributing to research projects from concept to completion (for Project Manager roles), or leading and steering such projects end-to-end (for Project Lead roles).
• Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation and intercultural collaboration skills; 
• Experience in working in international teams and networks.
• Willingness to travel within Asia and occasionally to Europe.
• Fluent in English with fluency in Thai strongly preferred.

We assume that there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria in the description. If you’re excited to shape an accelerated power-sector transition in Thailand across Southeast Asia, we’re interested to hear how your experience aligns—especially if you bring skills we haven’t listed yet.

Does our job advertisement appeal to you?

Then we look forward to receiving your application by 14 December 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. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation.  Unfortunately, our offices are not completely barrier-free, but we intend to work on 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.
https://limes.sefep.eu/index.php/833735?lang=en 

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Rosenhauer at sandy.rosenhauer@agora-thinktanks.org