AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients to progress in sustainability and the energy transition. We are 17,000 devoted experts within the fields of infrastructure, industry, and energy – operating across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations.

AFRY Management Consulting provides leading-edge consulting and advisory services covering the whole value chain in energy, forestry, and bio-based industries. Our energy practice is a leading provider of strategic, commercial, regulatory, and policy advice to Asian energy markets. Our global energy team of over 250 specialists offers unparalleled expertise in the rapidly changing energy markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

The challenges of decarbonisation, decentralisation, and digitalisation require us to continually challenge our existing ideas to remain at the forefront of thinking on the future of the energy industry. Our vision is to be the most recommended adviser for the energy transition. If you are as interested as we are in this dynamic industry, we would love to hear from you.

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Job overview

Associates are responsible for supporting our project teams with research and insights regarding local energy market(s). They interact with Project Managers to scope and define the specific research questions to answer, as well estimate the amount of time required to complete the task(s).

The expected average level of contribution would be approximately 2-10 hours per week during periods when we have a project focusing on Japan (approximately 6 months per year). There will be some flexibility with tasks and timing, depending on the Associate’s availability in a given week or month.

All projects relate to the energy sector; typical projects focus on power market modelling; decarbonisation analyses and strategy; assessments of energy markets, policies, and regulations; market and commercial due diligence related to energy sector transactions; and developing new techniques for projecting market price sand energy sector evolution.

Responsibilities and duties (Japan Associate)

• Work with relevant AFRY Project Manager to define the scope and schedule for each task.
• Conduct research in English and Japanese language, utilizing familiarity with the Japan energy market (especially the electricity sector), to perform the tasks requested by the Project Manager.
• Provide periodic updates, as required, to the Project Manager, regarding the tasks assigned.
• Track hours spent and deliver associated invoices to AFRY.
• Comply with AFRY’s Code of Conduct and other policies.

• Associates are likely to have 3+ years of experience in the Japanese energy/power market.
• Fluency in English and Japanese language.
• Ideally, a strong understanding of Japanese market energy/electricity markets and dynamics.
• At least a Bachelor’s degree, typically in Economics, Finance, Business, or Engineering from a leading university; however we also welcome candidates from other relevant backgrounds.

We offer competitive compensation and a friendly international working environment, and the possibility of converting to full-time (or consistent part-time) employment.

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AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.