Jobs at UNOPS

UNOPS South East Asia Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO)

The South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. EAPMCO was established in January 2023 following the merger of the Thailand Multi-Country Office, which covered 20 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and the Cambodia Multi-Country Office, which covered 4 countries South East Asia - 3 countries in the Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam) and the Philippines. EAPMCO currently covers 24 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. With its head office in Bangkok, the Multi-Country Office comprises nine business units: EAPMCO Thailand, EAPMCO Indonesia, EAPMCO Pacific Operations Cluster, EAPMCO Papua New Guinea, EAPMCO China, EAPMCO Vietnam, EAPMCO Mekong, and EAPMCO Philippines.

In 2024, the UNOPS EAPMCO implemented projects worth more than USD 80 million, in the areas of Energy Transition, Digital Transformations, Sustainable Environmental Management, Climate Change, Waste Management, Rule of Law and Access to Justice, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Post Conflict Reintegration, Emergency Relief, Post COVID19 Economic Transformations, and Health, through HR, procurement, construction, contract management, fund and program management services.

The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself.

Background Information – Job Specific

The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) brings together governments and philanthropies to work with partner countries in the region. We support the transition towards modern energy systems that can simultaneously ensure economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability. Enabling the transition toward greener energy systems will greatly contribute to the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement objectives.

ETP focuses on Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, which are the countries in the region with the highest energy demand, a substantial pipeline for fossil fuel-based projects, and a significant and cost-effective potential for renewable energy and energy efficiency. ETP provides high-level technical advisory support, holistic support to Governments on financing and technical needs, capacity and skill development, and facilitation of dialogues in all related areas.

Technical Senior Officer - Environmental’s Role

This is not a full-time position. Retainer contractors will carry out tasks on an intermittent basis, called upon to work when needed or as planned. There are no guaranteed minimum working hours or days.

The Technical Senior Officer - Environmental will be part of ETP’s retainer pool and provide support to ETP’s technical assistance for the Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in streamlining regulatory procedures, and enhancing the efficiency of regulatory processes to optimize use of ERC’s resources. With around 26,000 pending applications for approvals, the ERC has an opportunity to transform its procedures. By reducing bottlenecks, this support can contribute to accelerating renewable energy investments, optimize regulatory efficiency, and ultimately lower electricity costs for consumers by minimizing the current “inefficiency tariff”, which adds up to 28% of generation costs.

Given the urgency of addressing bureaucratic delays, the role will support the regulatory function of ERC in facilitating the integration of variable renewable energy sources, support energy efficiency measures, and expand smart grid capabilities. These efforts align with the government's compliance with R.A. No. 11032 (Ease of Doing Business Act), which is essential to attract additional RE investments, empower consumer choice, and reduce electricity tariffs. The Technical Senior Officer - Environmental will support the ERC in regulatory functions to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, streamline regulatory processes, and empower consumer participation in programs like the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP).

Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Programmed Manager based in Thailand, the Technical Senior Officer - Environmental will work closely with ETP Country Coordinators in the Philippines to perform the tasks outlined in section III.