Project Manager Industrial Transformation Southeast Asia with a focus on the steel sector (fmd)
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Job opening Project Manager Industrial Transformation Southeast Asiawith a focus on the steel sector(f/m/d)
An increasing number of countries and regions across the world have decided to become climate neutral by 2050 at the latest. This implies not only that energy systems need to become fully clean within the next 30 years but also the industrial sector must reach climate neutrality within just one generation. While this is creating tremendous opportunities for investments and clean development immense efforts are needed to reach net-zero climate objectives especially for energy-intensive industries.
To meet their development goals Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries like Vietnam Thailand Indonesia and the Philippines are facing rising demand for energy-intensive and emission-intensive basic materials such as steel cement and plastics. While strategies for power sector transitions are gaining momentum on the policy agendas in the region blueprints for transforming the industry sectors are typically absent.
And this is where we get involved. As a think tank Agora is pursuing the goal of achieving a climate-neutral energy system worldwide by the middle of the century. With around 180 employees at four locations worldwide we combine research dialogue and public relations in our daily work to find answers to those questions that are crucial to the energy doing so we work closely with partners in numerous countries. And - very importantly - we act independently and free of economic or party-political interests.
Agoras Southeast Asia programme supports the energy and industry transformation in close cooperation with local and international partners in Thailand Vietnam Indonesia and the Philippines. This programme implemented from our Bangkoks office in close alignment with our experts in Berlin focusses on evidence-based analysis stakeholder dialogues and policy team is expert and strategic.
To support the Southeast Asia work within our industry programme we are seeking for a
Project Manager Industrial Transformation Southeast Asia with a focus on the steel sector(f/m/d)
Bangkok-based with frequent travels to other countries in Southeast Asia East Asia and Europe full-time or part-time (minimum 32 hours)
An increasing number of countries and regions across the world have decided to become climate neutral by 2050 at the latest. This implies not only that energy systems need to become fully clean within the next 30 years but also the industrial sector must reach climate neutrality within just one generation. While this is creating tremendous opportunities for investments and clean development immense efforts are needed to reach net-zero climate objectives especially for energy-intensive industries.
To meet their development goals Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries like Vietnam Thailand Indonesia and the Philippines are facing rising demand for energy-intensive and emission-intensive basic materials such as steel cement and plastics. While strategies for power sector transitions are gaining momentum on the policy agendas in the region blueprints for transforming the industry sectors are typically absent.
And this is where we get involved. As a think tank Agora is pursuing the goal of achieving a climate-neutral energy system worldwide by the middle of the century. With around 180 employees at four locations worldwide we combine research dialogue and public relations in our daily work to find answers to those questions that are crucial to the energy doing so we work closely with partners in numerous countries. And - very importantly - we act independently and free of economic or party-political interests.
Agoras Southeast Asia programme supports the energy and industry transformation in close cooperation with local and international partners in Thailand Vietnam Indonesia and the Philippines. This programme implemented from our Bangkoks office in close alignment with our experts in Berlin focusses on evidence-based analysis stakeholder dialogues and policy team is expert and strategic.
To support the Southeast Asia work within our industry programme we are seeking for a
Project Manager Industrial Transformation Southeast Asia with a focus on the steel sector(f/m/d)
Bangkok-based with frequent travels to other countries in Southeast Asia East Asia and Europe full-time or part-time (minimum 32 hours)
Your responsibilities include
- Conducting and managing specific research projects on industrial transformation in Southeast Asia;
- Systematically analysing industry systems in the region (economics policies) and writing studies memos and policy papers for those different sectors with a focus on the steel-sector;
- Systematically transferring international best-practices as well as expertise and research results from Agoras work in the field of industrial transformation to stakeholders in Southeast Asia;
- Working with Agoras closest partners in the field; strongly engaging with stakeholders and advising government authorities on key policies;
- Communicating results and insights from Agoras work as well as knowledge about industry transition policies regulations and techno-economic developments to various audiences;
What we offer
- 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 in addition to 13 paid days of Public Holidays per annum;
- 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.
We are looking for
- A strong desire to actively shape the global clean energy and industry transitions;
- A Masters degree in economics engineering or similar and at least 3 years of relevant work experience with industry topics. Specific experience working in Southeast Asia is desired;
- Experience working on public policy matters and communicating with policymakers particularly in Southeast Asia;
- A proven track record and field of expertise working in or with industry stakeholders for example on technologies/innovation economics or materials science;
- Experience with working in international teams and networks;
- Dedication reliability perseverance and a strong intellect; creativity and an ability to work independently as well as in a team;
- High degree of personal initiative as well as a structured and organised working manner;
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written ability to present analytical and research material;
- Fluent and confident communication in written and spoken Thai and English.
How to apply
If you are interested in supporting us in our mission please apply via the button below by January 30 2026 at 6 pm (UTC 7).
Please include a letter of motivation and your CV and indicate your salary expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date.
For reasons of objectivity we would like to ask you not to include 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 and industrial policy. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity nationality ethnic origin religion or belief disability and age and sexual offices are not completely barrier-free but we are open to find individual solutions.
As part of this we are soliciting anonymous information on a voluntary basis regarding our applicants 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.
you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Andrea Reis at
Please include a letter of motivation and your CV and indicate your salary expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date.
For reasons of objectivity we would like to ask you not to include 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 and industrial policy. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity nationality ethnic origin religion or belief disability and age and sexual offices are not completely barrier-free but we are open to find individual solutions.
As part of this we are soliciting anonymous information on a voluntary basis regarding our applicants 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.
you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Andrea Reis at
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If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Andrea Reis at
About us
Agora Energiewende Agora Industry and Agora Agriculture develop evidence-based strategies for ensuring the success of clean energy industry and agricultural transitions around the globe. As an independent and non-partisan think tank and policy laboratory we analyse upcoming challenges share knowledge with decision-makers and stakeholders and enable a productive exchange of ideas.
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Agora Energiewende, Agora Industry and Agora Agriculture develop evidence-based strategies for ensuring the success of clean energy, industry and agricultural transitions around the globe. As an independent and non-partisan think tank and policy laboratory, we analyse upcoming challen ... View more
