Senior Fellow & Co-Coordinator, Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme

About the role

The Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme (CCSEAP) at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute was launched in 2020 to examine climate change, its impacts and policy responses across the region. It is seeking a Senior Fellow (Energy/Climate) and Co-Coordinator for a contract position. The Senior Fellow's main research focus is Southeast Asia's energy transitions in the context of a green recovery and the energy-climate nexus, while the Co-Coordinator brings a broader view of the programme's climate agenda, including climate diplomacy, ASEAN climate governance and adaptation.

Key responsibilities

• Research and analysis, co-leading the programme's research agenda and strategic priorities with the Coordinator, including allocating work among researchers and Research Officers
• Contribute regularly to ISEAS' research products such as Fulcrum commentary, ISEAS Perspective and Trends in Southeast Asia
• Lead specific external grants, including donor reporting, budget tracking and stakeholder management
• Co-lead the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey
• Build and maintain the external network, including the ASEAN Secretariat, regional think tanks, multilateral bodies, governments and donors, and deputise for the Coordinator when needed
• Plan and lead seminars, workshops and outreach activities
• Mentor junior researchers, Research Officers and interns
• Cultivate new funding opportunities and donor relationships
• Contribute to multi-year strategic planning and act as internal reviewer/editor for publications

Required profile

• PhD in Climate Science, Climate Policy, Environmental Policy, Energy, Public Policy, International Relations or a related discipline
• 8-15 years of research and/or policy experience, including programme/project management, team leadership or grant management
• Established publication record and thought leadership on the climate-energy nexus
• Experience managing budgets, donor relationships or research teams
• Existing network in the regional or international climate-energy policy community is an advantage
• Full-time presence in Singapore for the duration of the appointment

Required skills

• Excellent English communication and writing; working knowledge of other Southeast Asian languages is an advantage
• Leadership, mentoring, networking and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to plan and fund research projects

Applications require a cover letter, CV, three referee contacts, a five-page research proposal on energy transitions in Southeast Asia, a one-page statement of vision, and a writing sample. The contract runs until 31 March 2028, with possible renewal depending on performance and funding; remuneration depends on qualifications and experience.