Applicants will earn the EAE - Gold Proficiency Badge if their submission meets the following criteria:

1.     Understand and apply the basic principles of integrated and inclusive energy planning

2.     Pre-process and integrate multiple geospatial datasets in the backend of EAE

3.     Implement advanced datasets configurations and troubleshooting in the backend of EAE

4.     Conduct a complex multi-criteria analysis for multiple scenarios and interpret their policy implications

5.     Prepare a detailed data governance and sustainability plan for an EAE geography

Applicant needs to provide evidence of the following activities:

• 5 years work/project experience with EAE OR PhD plus 2 years project experience
• Demonstrate at least two of the following skills
• Create innovative improvements and critical assessments of relevant geospatial modelling techniques and methodologies
• Manage and develop highly complex geospatial energy models that can solve critical real-world problems
• Apply advanced coding and debugging skills to resolve intricate modelling challenges
• Translate complex modelling results into actionable policy recommendations for senior decision-makers

Evidence required:

Submit one of the following:

• A CV demonstrating the required experience
• Provide links to 2 peer-reviewed academic publications or policy papers, as lead author, showcasing at least two of the above skills 
• OR Documentation of a conference presentation demonstrating 1 of the above skills and a peer-reviewed academic publication or policy paper, as lead author, demonstrating one of the above skills.