East Asia Policy Coordinator

 About the Asia Clean Energy Coalition

ACEC was launched in 2022 by a Secretariat that includes the Climate Group, the Global Wind Energy Council, and the World Resources Institute, bringing together expertise, credibility, and independence to enable corporate procurement of renewable energy and accelerate the overall supply of RE across Asia.

ACEC’s mission is to improve regulatory and policy frameworks to unlock private sector investment, enhance the efficiency of energy markets, and accelerate the deployment of large-scale RE for power sector decarbonization. Ultimately, this will support Asian governments in achieving both energy security and sustainable development goals.

To achieve this, ACEC unites a coalition of influential RE buyers in Asia, working in collaboration with sellers and financiers, to strategically influence policy and regulatory changes in key national and regional markets. By harnessing a unified voice, ACEC helps governments implement policies that capitalize on the investment, sustainability, and energy security benefits of corporate RE sourcing in Asia.

Through its efforts, ACEC amplifies global, regional, and local voices to advocate for national and regional market reforms and drive investment in clean energy solutions. Regulatory improvements will unlock private sector investment, facilitate access to financing, and accelerate the deployment of new RE across sectors, contributing to a clean, sustainable, and resilient energy transformation while advancing climate and development goals.

Position Summary:

The Policy Coordinator will support ACEC’s Policy Lead in Leading the Working Group for South Korea, with a focus on policy monitoring and market analysis. The role involves organizing and attending local events and networking sessions to strengthen stakeholder engagement in key East Asia markets, including South Korea, Japan and other Asian markets. Additionally, the Policy Coordinator will manage ACEC events and lead thematic discussions on renewable energy procurement, regularly updating stakeholders with policy briefs, issue briefings, and talking points by gathering and analyzing renewable energy policies and regulatory frameworks in the markets. The position is fully remote, with occasional travel required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

●        Monitor and analyze renewable energy policies in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries.

●        Support stakeholder engagement activities, including consultations and dialogues with key stakeholders.

●        Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to facilitate policy development and advocacy.

●        Lead the Working Group for South Korea, focusing on policy monitoring and market analysis.

●        Organize and attend local events and networking sessions to enhance stakeholder engagement in the East Asia markets.

●        Manage ACEC events and lead thematic discussions on renewable energy procurement.

●        Regularly update stakeholders and members with policy briefs, issue briefings, and talking points.

●        Gather and analyze market intelligence to inform strategic decisions in priority markets Maintain and regularly update the policy tracker for priority markets.

Required Qualifications

●        Master’s degree in Public Policy, Energy, Environmental Science, or a related field.

●        A minimum of 3 years of experience in energy policy analysis, ideally within the Asia-Pacific region.

●        Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English.

●        Proficiency in Korean or Japanese is strongly preferred.

●        Familiarity with the renewable energy landscape and regulatory frameworks in Asia.

●        Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

●        Proven ability to produce comprehensive policy debriefs and reports.

●        Experience networking with key regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Potential Salary: $40,000-$50,000 gross p.a. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. 

Additional Information:

●        Fully remote position with occasional travel required.

●        The candidate must be based in East Asia.