USAID Smart Power Program（USAID SPP）ACE Vacancy Program Officer 招聘

Jul 6, 2026

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The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) invites qualified ASEAN nationals to apply for a Program Officer position within the USAID Smart Power Program (USAID SPP) Project Management Unit. ACE describes its role in advancing ASEAN energy policy and the APAEC 2016–2025 agenda, including its Phase II 2021–2025 focus areas. The role supports development and implementation of aligned program areas, coordinating planning, monitoring, reporting and verification, stakeholder engagement, regional dialogue events, and ICT/advocacy outputs. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply, with female applicants strongly encouraged.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Reading Time10 min

Background

APAEC 2016–2025 and Phase II (2021–2025)

Partnership and Alignment with USAID SPP

Program areas and USAID tasks

Vacancy Overview

Position identifiers

Duties and Responsibilities

Program coordination and reporting

Qualifications

Education and experience

THE ASEAN CENTRE FOR ENERGY (ACE) INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY PROGRAM OFFICER OF USAID SMART POWER PROGRAM (USAID SPP) BACKGROUND Established on 1 January 1999, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organization within the ASEAN structure that represents the interest of the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) in the energy sector. The Centre serves as think tank, catalyst, and knowledge hub within ASEAN by providing relevant information and expertise to ensure the necessary energy policies and program are in harmony with the economic growth and the environmental sustainability of the region. The ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) is a guiding policy document to advance multilateral energy cooperation and integration towards achieving the goals of ASEAN Economic Community. The strategies of APAEC 2016-2025 Phase II: 2021-2025 is driven by the overall theme of “Enhancing Energy Connectivity and Market Integration in ASEAN to Achieve Energy Security, Accessibility, Affordability and Sustainability for All” and sub-theme “Accelerating Energy Transition2 and Strengthening Energy Resilience through Greater Innovation and Cooperation”. The APAEC consist of seven (7) Program Areas (PA) , namely (i) ASEAN Power Grid, (ii) Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline, (iii) Coal and Clean Coal Technology, (iv) Energy Efficiency and Conservation, (v) Renewable Energy, (vi) Regional Energy Policy and Planning, and (vii) Civilian Nuclear Energy. Part of the efforts to fulfil ACE’s function as a regional center of excellence that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN, the APAEC Department leads the development, monitoring, and implementation of APAEC by catalyzing the regional energy cooperation among ASEAN Member States (AMS) as well as facilitating the engagement with Dialogue Partners, International Organizations, and other partners. In addition, ACE collaborates with USAID Southeast Asia Smart Power Program (SPP) to design a multi-year project for advancing the implementation of APAEC Phase II: 2021-2025 where five (5) of the seven (7) PA: PA (i) , PA (ii) , PA (iv) , PA (v) , and PA (vi) are aligned with the six (6) Tasks of USAID-SPP, namely Task 1: Southeast Asia Power Utility Modernization, Task 2: Energy Efficiency: Southeast Asia’s Energy Security Cornerstone, Task 3: Southeast Asia Energy Innovation and Emerging Trends, Task 4: Southeast Asia Center for Competitive Procurement, Task 5: Southeast Asia Power Trade and Grid Integration, and Task 6: Assess and Optimize Natural Gas System Performance. A Project Management Unit (PMU) of this partnership was also established for managing program activities upon the accomplishment of nine (9) milestones annually. Therefore, ACE is seeking one (1) Program Officer from the ASEAN nations only to support the implementation of this project. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for. POSITION IDENTIFICATIONS Job Title : Program Officer Job Level : Technical Officer (TO) Department : Project Management Unit Reporting To : ACE-SPP Program Manager/ Senior Manager of APAEC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the guidance of ACE-SPP Program Manager, the Program Officer shall assist in handling all program management aspects and activities of the APAEC Program Areas and ACE-SPP PMU, in light of the priorities of the ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) / Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME), as well as its related Specialized Energy Bodies (SEB) and Sub-Sector Networks (SSN) . He/ she may be thereafter under the supervision of Senior Manager of APAEC and will be responsible for the following duties: § Coordinate the development of framework, work plan, and key performance indicator of the programs; § Assist Program Manager in implementing ongoing project, including measurement, reporting and verification processes. § Support the coordination, facil

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply and what encouragement is given to applicants?

Applications are open to ASEAN nationals only. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

What is the main scope of work for the Program Officer?

The Program Officer assists in program management for APAEC Program Areas and the ACE-SPP PMU, supporting planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and verification, and related coordination activities.

What qualifications are required for the Program Officer?

Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree (preferably a master’s degree) in relevant fields and a minimum of two years of experience in the energy sector. Experience in international cooperation and demonstrated project management abilities are advantageous.

Jul 6, 2026

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