Post: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (RDO) / SENIOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (SRDO)

Qualifications:

• Possess at least a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields- Natural Sciences, Engineering Science or Applied Mathematics, Econometrics or Economics or an equivalent qualification acceptable Agency.

Experience:

• At least 3 years post qualification related work experience in energy/renewable energy sector or related areas will be an added advantage;

• Team player

• Highly proficient in English and IT.

Main Duties:

The candidate will be responsible, amongst others, to:

• keep up-to-date with research/policy developments and assist in the preparation of technical, policy, strategy papers;

• undertake research/surveys/studies and their management;

• write proposals and undertake research needs analysis;

• search and retrieve information from various sources using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods;

• liaise with stakeholders, researchers and with relevant organisations locally and overseas;

• organise stakeholders’ meetings;

• assist in conducting seminars/workshops for proper dissemination of research findings;

• participate in the execution of strategic plans for the RE;

• initiate, develop, conduct and lead sub-programmes/projects of the Agency.

• prepare project requirements, objectives and research reference terms and to assist with the monitoring of project deadlines;

• prepare articles, briefs and other documentation materials related to the programmes of the Agency;

• develop relevant performance indicators;

• initiate and conduct seminars/workshops for proper dissemination of research output;

• carry out modelling using software tools;

• collect and compile data and maintain various research databases;

• update the Management Information Systems of the Agency.