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Available Positions:

1. Software Developer
2. Software Tester

 

1) Software Developer – Job Description

• Develop and maintenance of pragmatic high quality software to support business
requirements.
• Work with Technology team to build a maintainable technology infrastructure
including build & testing environment.
• Compose System design documents such as database diagram, user manual.

2) Software Tester – Job Description

• Study and understand requirement documents.
• Develop test case documents.
• Develop user acceptant test documents.
• Perform internal tests or unit tests.
• Support and join the user acceptant test.
• Develop user manual and system administrator manual.
• Analysis of system problems or software bugs.
• Coordinate with system analysts and programmers to find and solve problems.
• Join the related meeting.
• Other related works as required.

The Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RRC.AP) at the Asian Institute of Technology is inviting applications for research internship to support activities of the Air Pollution Cluster (APC).

RRC.AP assists Asia and Pacific countries in advancing their sustainable development goals by providing capacity building, knowledge and information sharing, policy advice, and research. APC is working to provide the best available solutions to combat air pollution and related environmental problems for a clean and sustainable environment in the Asian region. We contribute to various initiatives aiming to improve air quality in the region.

Location: Home-based or at RRC.AP, Outreach Building, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Deadline to apply: Until filled

Expected Start date: As soon as possible

Expected duration: About 2 months.

Description of Tasks

Under the overall supervision of Air Pollution Cluster Head, the intern will perform the following tasks:

• Desk review of available information on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in air quality management.
• Analysis of gaps in air quality management in the countries of South Asia and Southeast Asia where intervention of AI can be made to fill the gaps.
• Development of a framework for intervention of AI in air quality management.

 Requirements:

• Masters or Ph.D. (completed or in progress) in environmental science/ environmental engineering/environmental management.

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of air pollution and air quality management and data analysis.
• Basic understanding of information technology and AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

 Please note that the above list of tasks are indicative and the selected candidate may be asked to work in other areas, if needed. We work in a collaborative way and everyone does a bit of everything, so flexibility is highly appreciated.

Please note the internship at RRC.AP is an unpaid position. The selected candidate is expected to work with RRC.AP without any financial assistance for the duration of the internship. However, at the end of the internship, a certificate will be awarded to the candidate.

Internship position available: Policy Engagement Team

The Policy Engagement Team at SEI-Asia works on policy-relevant research, policy analysis and policy engagement in support of climate change mitigation and sustainable development. The policy team supports a number of ongoing research projects that span different sectors and thematic areas such as (but not limited to) just energy transitions, urban development, public (health) policy, climate finance and land-based mitigation actions and practices. The intern is expected to support the policy research fellow with his research duties and to carry out background research on a variety of topics related to the policy team’s activities. More concretely, the intern is expected to fulfill the following duties:

The learning and mentorship programme will be through the duties and responsibilities below.

Duties: Research Support

• Assist the policy research fellow with his research tasks by compiling, reviewing and synthesizing adequate literature and data on issues like (but not limited to) climate finance, energy transitions, urban health and air pollution etc.
• Under the guidance and supervision of the research fellow, collect and present information (based on literature-, online- and interview sources) on policy making dynamics and decision-making processes in the Mekong countries relevant to SEI’s work areas.
• Draft synthesis knowledge documents for more senior staff on issues related to the policy team’s work areas.
• Provide ad-hoc research to other SEI research teams where appropriate and pending approval of the policy research fellow lead.

Duties: Outreach and Engagement Support

• Conduct some background research on political dynamics in the Southeast Asian region with a focus on the Mekong countries
• Support the centre staff on ad-hoc outreach tasks (conference/workshop participation and note taking etc.)
• Help to keep databases and organizational lists up to date
• Contribute to horizon scanning and scoping activities of socio-political developments in Asia • Assist the policy team with daily project- and team management tasks (note taking, project coordination etc.)

Profile

• A master’s degree (or close to completion) in a relevant subject area (energy/climate policy, political science, economics, environmental studies etc.)
• Good research and synthesizing skills
• Familiarity with one or more of the following topics: climate change mitigation, climate and energy policies, climate finance, capacity building
• Familiarity with the policy environment in Southeast Asia on these topics (i.e. what policies/strategies/plans concerning these topics are currently implemented in the region, what is the current debate on these issues)
• Ability to work independently (while being guided by the research fellow) • A good network of sustainability professionals in the region (desirable)
• A good overview of key institutions on climate change and sustainable development in Asia (desirable)

Social skills

• Being a team player
• Collegial and friendly approach to colleagues and boundary partners

Language(s)

Excellent written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another language, particularly a Southeast Asian language (Mekong countries) would be an asset.

Application process

Please provide a CV without picture and a short (max. 1 page) letter of motivation in which you describe why you think you are the ideal candidate for this role and what experiences and skills you would bring to the table. The application should be submitted to Stefan Bößner, Research Fellow- Policy Specialist: stefan.boessner@sei.org

Length of internship

The expected length of the internship is 6 months, starting in March 2024.

Remuneration

A monthly stipend of THB 20,000 will be provided.

Visa expenses (where applicable) will be covered by SEI.

Work Permit

Note that international applicants and/or applicants that do not currently have the legal status to work in Thailand are welcome to apply, but may be contacted somewhat later since there is an additional process to determine eligibility. If you are not a Thai citizen but have the legal status to work for at least six months, please indicate this in your letter.

Deadline:

Please send your application as soon as possible but no later than 23 February 2024.

Location, Start date, Contacts

The internship should start as soon as feasible, and is based at SEI-Asia office in Bangkok.

For questions regarding the aims of the internship, please contact: Stefan Bößner, Research Fellow- Policy Specialist: stefan.boessner@sei.org

For questions regarding the administration of the internship, please contact: Nipa Laithong, Senior Administrative and HR Officer: nipa.laithong@sei.org