About the opportunity
The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), a programme of UNOPS, is seeking a home-based Proposal Writer (Retainer) to support its efforts in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The role focuses on developing compelling technical grant proposals, logical frameworks, and donor pitches to secure funding for regional clean energy initiatives, translating complex energy data and project methodologies into competitive applications aligned with ETP’s Results-Based Monitoring Framework (RBMF).
Salary and benefits
- Retainer contract with intermittent engagement based on need or planning.
Who can apply?
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Studies, Energy Policy, Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy Engineering, Economics, or a related technical field with 4 years of relevant experience.
- OR a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in technical proposal writing, grant writing, project design, or a similar business development role.
- Demonstrated expertise and deep understanding of climate change, modern energy systems, or energy transition topics.
- Proficiency in Google-suite applications.
- Fluency in English.
Required documents
- Resume/CV (implied by the application process)
When to apply
- Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date.
How to apply
- Apply through the UNOPS Careers Marketplace via the provided link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Expertise in climate change, energy transition, or renewable energy systems
- Demonstrated success in technical grant writing and donor pitch development
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a remote, intermittent retainer contract rather than a full-time staff role
- The work requires translating complex energy data into competitive proposals for specific regional initiatives
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is perfect for a technical writer or energy policy expert looking to contribute to regional clean energy initiatives in Southeast Asia. It offers the flexibility of remote work while allowing the incumbent to influence funding outcomes for critical sustainability projects.
Our take
Experienced proposal writers with a technical background in energy or environmental policy should apply. Those looking for steady, full-time employment may find the intermittent nature of this retainer contract less ideal.
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