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The ICCT is looking for an enthusiastic ,  entrepreneurial professional  to  lead our  clean fuel and vehicle  polic y portfolio  in  Thailand .  Th is position combines the  technical  grounding of a traditional ICCT researcher with  strong stakeholder engagement skills, and will build and  maintain  relationships with policymakers,  government agencies , local NGOs, industry, academics, and media on the ICCT’s behalf .  Working closely with the ICCT’s  g lobal program staff, this person will help  shape the ICCT’s overall policy strategy for Thailand and will partner with ICCT’s global communications team to develop outreach and media strategies that raise the visibility and impact of that work .    This position will contribute to ICCT’s  efforts to support  fuel-efficiency standards ,  zero-emission vehicle  availability  requirements ,  and other strategies to improve the environmental and energy performance of  on-road transportation  in  Thailand .  As the  ICCT’s first staff member based in  Thailand ,  this person will  serv e  as  our   primary representative in the country and , as the sole in-country staff member, will need to  operate as a self-directed leader while   helping   to  shap e   the  ICCT’s presence in  Thailand and  the region. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of the transportation sector and environmental/energy topics,  an understanding of Thai  policy-making processes ,   and  d emonstrated   experience  engaging  and building relationships with  stakeholder s  within  the  Thai  government, industry, and NGOs , and  media.  Transportation research and  m odeling  experience  are highly desirable , as is experience  developing communications or media strategies. Because this person will be the ICCT’s sole in-country staff member, the ideal candidate is an independent ,  self-motivated  leader who is comfortable setting priorities and  representing  an organization without close day-to-day supervision, while staying closely coordinated with global colleagues. This opportunity is best suited to someone who is  resourceful, creative, curious, and willing to work hard and learn fast  to help solve  our most pressing global health and environmental challenges . This position  is preferably based in Bangkok and may require periodic travel to other locations in Thailand  and periodic global travel ; other locations within Thailand may be considered . This position  report s  to  the  ICCT’s  Emerging Market s  Director. YOU WILL: • Serve as the  ICCT ’s primary representative and  first  in-country staff member  in  Thailand , building and  maintaining  relationships with  a wide variety of  stakeholders, including  local  and national  government  officials and  agencies, NGOs,  academics,  industry partners, and media. • Help develop the ICCT’s overall policy strategy  for Thailand in close  collaborat ion with the  ICCT’s  global program  staff  and engage key partners in Thailand   to gather information and communicate relevant findings from  the  ICCT’s research to support policy development . Organize outreach opportunities with external stakeholders  and  p articipate  in  public conferences or private meetings  to  discuss,  develop ,  and revise transportation policies . •   Write  and review  technical reports, policy briefings,  blogs, social media posts,  articles , and other collateral  summariz ing   the  ICCT’s research . D evelop and  execute outreach and media strategies for Thailand in collaboration with ICCT’s global communications team, to raise the visibility of ICCT’s research and increase its influence on Thai policy debates. • Develop quantitative and qualitative analyses of technology and operational strategies to reduce vehicle emissions  to inform  local and national policies to reduce transportation emissions . • Support   research on industrial policy strategies  for   domestic   manufacturing and assembly of zero-emission vehicles and components and engage with government and industry stakeholders to   develop  policies  to  strengthen  Thailand’s  domestic EV value chain . • Operate with a high degree of independence as ICCT’s  first  staff member in Thailand, exercising sound judgment and leadership in day-to-day decisions while keeping global colleagues informed and aligned on strategy and priorities. YOU HAVE: • Demonstrated  experience with  Thai  policy-making processes and established connections within  the  Thai  government, industry, and NGOs. • Demonstrated  exp erience with   stakeholder engagement , including building relationships with government officials, NGOs, and media,   and  with   facilitating collaboration  on public  policy development. • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, energy and resources, transportation, or  another  relevant field ;  equivalent  professional  experience  will be considered . • 3+ years of applicable  stakeholder  engagement and/or  research experience , ideally within a transportation field . • Strong English and  Thai  communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome delivery-oriented approach. • Availability for occasional  domestic  and international travel. • Experience developing or supporting media and communications strategies, such as press outreach, message development, or working with journalists, is desirable. • Demonstrated ability to conduct technical analysis and  write  reports related to vehicle efficiency, electric vehicle technology,   and  transportation decarbonization polic ies is desirable. • P roficiency  with data manipulation and analysis tools  is desirable .