East Asia Policy Coordinator

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.

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.

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