Intern: Private Sector Development on ASEAN Power Grid (APG)

Job Description

Southeast Asia Department (SERD)

ADB Singapore Office (SGO)

1. Internship Topic

Private sector development on ASEAN Power Grid (APG) - power wheeling and interconnection capital

2. Summary of Job Description

SERD/ SGO is looking for an intern who will support the ADB ASEAN Power Grid initiative.

The intern will

• Support ADB’s work on the APG, specifically on 1) developing wheeling charge methodologies for multi-country power trade and 2) pathways to mobilize institutional capital (e.g. insurers, asset managers) for APG projects.
• Conduct targeted research, comparative analysis across markets, structured interviews with ADB staff and selected external experts and preparation of outputs for internal use.
• Analyze the wheeling charge methodologies applicable to multi-country power trade in ASEAN, which include a comparative analysis with other regional power markets.

• Assess the potential financial structures and institutional capital setup to identify an institutional capital framework. Further details of scope and expected outcomes are given in section6 below.

3. Period of Assignment

Duration: 11 weeks

Timing: June 2026 onwards

4. Location

ADB Singapore Office

5. Expected Outcomes

• A clear, evidence-based reference note on wheeling charge methodologies applicable to multi-country power trade in ASEAN, including comparative insights from other regional power markets.
• A practical framework for mobilizing institutional capital into APG-related projects, mapping specific barriers and identifying potential financial structures or risk-mitigation tools suitable for insurers, pension funds and asset managers.
• Client-ready research outputs (notes, slides and briefing materials) for use by ADB teams in policy dialogue and transaction preparation.
• Strengthened internal understanding through structured interviews and knowledge capture from ADB staff and selected external experts.

Qualifications

7. Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program or PhD in economics, energy systems, public policy, development finance, engineering, or a related field with strong analytical training and familiarity with infrastructure or energy markets.

8. Relevant Experience and Other Requirements

• Preferably 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in energy infrastructure and market or in infrastructure economics/finance.
• Demonstrated interest in energy transition, power markets or infrastructure finance
• Proven ability to prepare polished, client-ready presentations in PowerPoint
• Strong research, quantitative and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex regulatory and technical information succinctly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international team, with attention to detail and strategic insight
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

DEADLINE: March 16, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)