Senior Non-Key Expert – Capacity Building and Regional Cooperation Specialist

Senior Non-Key Expert – Capacity Building and Regional Cooperation Specialist Qualifications required:

• Master’s degree in International Development, Public Administration, Education, Energy Studies, or related field
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to translate policy concepts into practical institutional guidance

General

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in capacity building programme design, preferably in the energy sector
• Experience in regional cooperation initiatives
• Experience working with government agencies and development partners

Specific

Experience:

• Proven track record in capacity needs assessment methodologies
• Experience designing and implementing energy policy training programmes
• Knowledge of ASEAN regional cooperation mechanisms
• Experience in inclusive stakeholder engagement

• 60 working days (25 home-based; 35 mission days in ASEAN Member States – tbc)
• Assignment period:
  April 2026 – January 2027

• Conduct capacity needs assessments across AMS
• Design targeted capacity development programmes and training modules
• Develop knowledge-sharing mechanisms and peer-learning platforms
• Formulate implementation pathways and monitoring frameworks
• Facilitate regional workshops and stakeholder engagement

The Senior Non-Key Expert will lead the development of a comprehensive capacity building strategy to strengthen ASEAN Member States’ ability to implement energy transition policies aligned with APAEC 2026–2030. The expert will:

- Conduct capacity needs assessments across AMS
- Design targeted capacity development programmes and training modules
- Develop knowledge-sharing mechanisms and peer-learning platforms
- Formulate implementation pathways and monitoring frameworks
- Facilitate regional workshops and stakeholder engagement

The role supports sustainable institutional strengthening and inclusive regional cooperation.