Project Manager – Energy & Industry Transition (South Korea Programme) | Agora Energiewende
salary – Not disclosedremote type – Hybrid (Berlin, Brussels, or Bangkok)location – Europe or Asia + frequent travel to South Koreatime type – Full-time or part-time (min. 32h/week)experience level – Mid–Senior (4+ years)deadline – 16 August 2026
By The Sustainability Grid Desk
Setting Hybrid (Berlin, Brussels, or Bangkok)
Location Europe or Asia + frequent travel to South Korea
About the Organisation
Agora Energiewende is not a typical NGO.
It sits at the intersection of:
- Policy influence
- Technical analysisGlobal energy strategy
They shape how governments think about energy systems, industry decarbonization, and economic transitions — especially in regions undergoing structural change like South Korea.
What This Role Really Is
This is a policy + strategy + international coordination role .
You are not just writing reports.
You are:
- Translating global best practices into Korean policy
- Advising stakeholders and governmentsHelping design real-world decarbonization pathways
Think of it as:
“Bridge between research, policy, and implementation.”
Core Responsibilities
Research & Analysis
Lead studies on:
- Renewable energy expansion
- Power system transformation
- Analyze Korea’s energy and industrial policies
- Develop actionable, evidence-based policy recommendationsAdvise government and institutions
Stakeholder Engagement
Work directly with:
- Industry leaders
- International partners
Translate their needs into policy insights
International Knowledge Transfer
- Bring global best practices into Korea
- Support broader East Asia transition efforts
- Collaborate with partner organizations
- Help shape Agora’s long-term strategy in KoreaSupport fundraising and proposal development
What You Need
Core Profile
- Master’s degree (economics, engineering, or related)
- 4+ years experience in energy / industry transition
Technical + Strategic Depth
- Energy systems
- Industrial decarbonization pathwaysEconomic and policy frameworks
Regional Advantage
- Experience in East Asia = strong bonus
- Knowledge of South Korea’s policy landscape = major edge
Professional Skills
- Strong writing (policy papers, reports)
- Stakeholder engagement & diplomacyAbility to work across cultures and disciplines
Languages
- English (required)
- Korean (highly valuable)German (bonus)
What Makes This Role Different
Unlike technical carbon roles (like Earthshot):
This is about shaping systems, not measuring them .
You won’t be:
- Running field models
- Doing MRV audits
You will be:
- Influencing national policy
- Designing transition pathwaysConnecting global expertise to local action
Reality Check (Important)
This role is ideal if you:
- Want policy impact
- Like international, cross-cultural workEnjoy research + strategy + stakeholder interaction
This role is not ideal if you:
- Prefer technical modeling (forestry, carbon accounting)
- Want purely academic researchAvoid stakeholder-facing work
Why This Role Matters
South Korea is one of the most important industrial economies in the world.
Decarbonizing:
- Steel
- ChemicalsEnergy systems
…has global implications.
This role puts you directly in that transformation.
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