We are looking for a Senior Transport Energy Data Analyst. This is a role based in Singapore with a specific focus on shaping new policies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The position requires a person with strong analytical, coding and research skills. Communicating complex data in a way that is both accessible and impactful is key for our advocacy. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to carry out technical analyses related to biomass, biofuels, and renewable fuels of non-biological origin in Excel and Python-based models, and to translate them into simple and persuasive data and policy messages.
Additionally, we need someone who can work autonomously and who takes initiative while having good interpersonal communication skills that are compatible with having frequent exchanges with our European team.
Main functions of the role:
- Being a key part of the Singapore and Trends & Analysis team, focusing on our analytical work on transport energy, including oil, gas, biofuels, hydrogen, synthetic fuels, biogas, electricity and all other transport energy sources. In this position you’ll be acting as one of our key energy experts.
- Analyzing and dissecting data as well as complex policy issues from a variety of sources including scientific studies, reports and models being used to shape global policy and using these to develop a detailed understanding of the issues from an environmental, economic and societal perspective.
- Developing briefings and inputting into advocacy and campaign materials based on robust data, evidence and argumentation in order to reduce the climate impact of the transport sector.
- Advocating our position to policymakers at national and regional and international level (ICAO, IMO), politicians, business leaders, civil society actors and our international network.
- Converting large data sets or complex policy implications into clear, robust and beautiful charts.
The successful candidate should meet all of the following criteria:
- Proven (7+ years) expertise in and knowledge of the energy system, alternative fuel production and/or biofuel supply chains.
- Have strong analytical skills, an ability to quickly grasp technical issues, assess data, and good knowledge of Excel or other modelling tools.
- Relevant professional experience working on technical issues in the environmental or energy sectors, or in a research institution, is highly recommended but we’ll make exceptions for very talented starters.
- Project management experience including strong interpersonal and team-working skills and an ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to write in English fluently, accurately and concisely. Other Asian languages are considered a bonus.
- The confidence to think and act with initiative, to engage and influence policymakers of different stripes, industry representatives and other stakeholders at the highest level.
Additionally, the following skills and knowledge are desirable:
- Experience working closely with stakeholders in Asia-Pacific countries.
- Expertise to strengthen the role such as understanding fuel markets and economics, knowledge of land use emissions and agriculture.
- Asian languages (e.g. Mandarin, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean) are considered a bonus.
- Project management experience including strong interpersonal and team-working skills and a track record in delivering to tight deadlines.