Senior Energy Analyst, Japan
Join Ember 's new Japan programme, establishing our analysis and outreach as a credible, independent, data-driven voice in one of Asia's most consequential energy transitions.
The Role
Ember is recruiting a Senior Energy Analyst to support our work in Japan.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing innovative technical analysis, and using it to impact policies, shape narratives and shift key political debates in Japan.
The area of work will include a range of topics including power sector transition, electrification, power system flexibility, transmission and distribution grids, interconnection, offshore grids, energy market reforms.
To be successful in this role, you will need a proven track record in energy policy and the energy market, with a broad skillset in energy data analysis , and experience in producing compelling data-led publications . You will be responsible for coming up with your own ideas, and implementing them from start to finish.You will be encouraged to use AI and emerging technologies responsibly to enhance research and analytical workflows. Self-management, leadership, collaboration, excellent written and verbal communications are a must. You will be Ember 's public face in Japan, establishing our credibility as an independent, data-driven energy analyst distinct from environmental campaign groups.
Power system modelling capabilities and electrical engineering knowledge will be a plus.
In your first months, recruitment of the wider Japan team will still be underway, so you will bridge analytical delivery with support from Ember 's existing analysts, working closely with the Partnership and Engagement Manager who can begin stakeholder outreach ahead of the rest of the team.
About Ember
Ember is an independent, not-for-profit energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy. We gather, curate and analyse data on the power sector and coal mine methane emissions, and use our findings to improve energy and climate policy.
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Key responsibilities
- Design and produce compelling reports based on robust data analysis
- Collect and analyse data necessary for your research, while liaising with Ember ’s data team. Build methodologies and models backing your analysis.
- Be a trusted coice in Japan’s energy space, and a spokesperson for Ember , answering media queries and presenting research findings at events
- Build and maintain an influential network of external stakeholders and experts to maximise impact on the wider policy debate and identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Contribute to building Ember ’s presence as a trusted energy policy think tank in Asia, mainly through research and advocacy work on Japan
- Build and maintain an influential network of external stakeholders and experts to maximise impact on the wider policy debate and explore opportunities for collaboration
- Work with colleagues from the Asia policy team to periodically evaluate the Asia team strategy and objectives
Requirements
Must have
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a research or analytical role related to the energy transition sector in Japan
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in business, academia, government, multilateral development banks or non-profit sector
- Excellent technical understanding of Japan's electricity sector, energy policy landscape, and the challenges to this sector
- Expert analytical skills, including data analysis and visualization
- Exceptional communication and writing skills, demonstrated by publications, presentations and media appearances
- Politically astute, comfortable representing an organisation's work publicly, including with government, business and media audiences
- An established network, spanning government, non-profit organizations, business, media
- Need to be able to work independently; able to multitask; set priorities and meet deadlines with limited directi