Remote Energy Security Subject Matter Expert (ES SME)

Summary

Join a dynamic team as Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team Lead evaluation consultant to lead and conduct a performance evaluation of USAID's Energy Security program in Laos. The purpose of this evaluation is to provide USAID/Laos with an analysis on the effectiveness of the activity in achieving its overall objectives, assess progress toward achieving its goals, and strengthen current and future energy security activities.

Requirements

• Have at least 5 years of experience in energy security, preferable in a development setting
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the energy sector in Laos and ASEAN region and private sector development, preferably in the Lao PDR context
• Strong understanding of Lao PDR energy context, USAID/Laos operating context, other donors / donor-funded community, and GoL; not currently work in part-time of any USAID energy activities
• Have energy security program or policy implementation experience in Laos; regional experience considered
• Have experience working with development programs and work with international development partners
• Experience participating in evaluations, research, or other assessments required
• Demonstrated skills in facilitating or assisting with participatory processes and other qualitative methods to interpret and develop recommendations from research
• Strong communication skills, management, and writing skills required
• Degree in a relevant field
• Fluency in English and Lao preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop a project timeline and oversee direction and time management
• Review USAID/ES activity documents and other relevant documents focusing on Energy Security
• Provide expert review of all materials from an ES perspective
• Assist in drafting an inception report detailing the evaluation design and work plan, including the evaluation tools, methodology and schedule for data collection
• Assist in preparing data collection tools – including translation - and schedule to ensure a smooth deployment of data collection
• Conduct field data collection and observations
• Assist in preparing a preliminary finding report and presentation
• Assist in drafting a consolidated evaluation report and deliver a presentation of the overall evaluation to the mission
• Coordinate with the USAID Learning for Development team to ensure high-quality products
• Attending regular check-in meetings with the USAID/Laos team as well as the Bixal team