Senior Officer – Think Tank & Project Development

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7th October 2026

Position

SENIOR OFFICER – THINK TANK & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (TTPD) Full Time

The Role

Drive the Penang Energy Framework (PEF) implementation, while supporting Penang Green Council’s policy development, stakeholder engagement, research, and low-carbon initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

PEF Implementation: Develop action plans and oversee the implementation of the different elements and phases of the Penang Energy Framework.
Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee the establishment and maintenance of reporting platforms, particularly for Building Energy Index (BEI), and contribute to the development of monitoring and enforcement tools.
Research & Data Analysis: Lead energy-related data collection, analysis, research and publications to support the improvement and expansion of PEF.
Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate and mobilise stakeholders including local authorities, government agencies, private sector organisations, professional bodies and NGOs to support PEF implementation.
Taskforce Coordination: Maintain regular communication with PEF Taskforce members and organise at least two Taskforce meetings annually.
Policy & Advocacy: Produce high-quality written content and policy materials to support communication, policy development and advocacy.
Communication & Public Awareness: Lead communication, education and public awareness (CEPA) activities relating to PEF and monitor external communication with stakeholders and the public.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with PGC’s MARCOM team to align PEF messaging with PGC’s overall communication strategy and provide relevant programme materials as required.
Organisational Collaboration: Work with PGC colleagues to ensure insights on Penang’s energy transition contribute to the wider Penang Green Agenda 2030 and PGC’s organisational work.

Minimum Qualification:

Tertiary qualification in Policy Management, Building and Architecture, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Technology, Law, or a related field.

Required Skills / Competencies:

Minimum 3 years of working experience in energy, GHG emissions, green buildings or related fields.
Strong interest in policy change and advocacy relating to energy or GHG emissions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
Strategic thinking and ability to develop innovative solutions.
Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with the considerate and productive use of AI to support day-to-day tasks.

Preferred Attributes:

Collaborative, proactive, creative, resourceful and adaptable, with a strong interest in sustainability, energy transition and contributing to Penang’s low-carbon development.