Energy Security Subject Matter Expert (ES SME)

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Objectives of the Assignment

• Assess the progress that has been made in the ES program
• Determine the continued relevance of the program’s interventions towards achieving the project’s objectives
• Document lessons learned and suggest any important or necessary modifications or course corrections to ensure achievement of the shared objectives within the lifetime of the project
• Provide evidence-based findings to contribute to ongoing and future activities of USAID/Laos and share good practices with stakeholders in Laos

Specific 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.
• Assist in conducting FGDs and KIIs with relevant stakeholders, program participants, Local Government contact points and USAID staff, which requires travel to field locations.
• 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.
• Others as needed. 

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 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

Deliverables

• Weekly or bi-weekly check-in meeting with the Bixal team and USAID/Laos team
• Draft and final inception report including evaluation tools and workplan
• Draft initial findings report and presentation slide deck for the Mission
• Conduct a presentation and workshop with USAID and Learning for Development on initial findings
• Final Evaluation report and presentation slide deck
• Other deliverables as needed