United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program II (V-LEEP II)  

The Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program II (V-LEEP II) is seeking applicants interested in the “Energy Efficiency Task Lead” position. USAID V-LEEP II is helping Vietnam continue its transition to a clean, secure, and market-based energy sector by increasing the deployment of advanced energy systems, improving energy sector performance, and increasing competition in the energy sector. The program runs through September 2025.

In its work with the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department (EESD) within Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), V-LEEP II is supporting the development of policies and programs on energy efficiency and sustainable energy. This involves: (1) Working with GVN to enhance the regulatory and policy environment for energy efficiency and distributed energy solutions, (2) Promoting EE and distributed energy solutions in industrial parks (IP), export processing zones (EPZ), and economic zones (EZ); (3) Promoting Energy Service Company (ESCO) business models for select advanced energy technologies.

The Energy Efficiency Task Lead will report to V-LEEP II Objective Lead. This is a long-term position for a local Vietnamese national based in the USAID V-LEEP II office in Hanoi, Vietnam. Domestic travel may be expected as required by project activities. Work and travel will be in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Vietnamese and US governments, Deloitte Consulting, and the USAID V-LEEP II project office.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, energy, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage;

·         Seven or more years of work experience in energy efficiency, distributed energy systems, and/or energy finance;

·         Knowledge of energy efficiency and distributed energy practices;

·         Experience working with industrial parks, economic zones, and their tenants;

·         Understanding of Vietnam legal and institutional frameworks in the energy and industrial sectors;

·         At least two years of experience managing cross-functional teams;

·         Good command of English (both verbal and written);

·         Experience working with the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade; additional experience with provincial Departments and Industrial Management Boards preferred.

Responsibilities will include:

·         Coordinate with EESD focal points and other public sector stakeholders to understand their needs, and design support with guidance from Objective Lead;

·         Provide strategic thinking and guidance on advanced energy solutions in industrial parks to the V-LEEP II program;

·         Lead technical assistance activities in support of advanced energy solutions deployment in Industrial Parks and Economic Zones;

·         Interface with private sector stakeholders on behalf of V-LEEP II;

·         Collaborate on the design of demonstration and pilot projects;

·         Draft scopes of work for all activities, execute activities, and lead delivery on time and within budget;

·         Oversee a team of short-term and long-term specialists, managing their work products and performance; 

·         Perform review and quality control of  deliverables;

·         Provide input to reporting, monitoring, and evaluation needs, including indicators, weekly, quarterly, and annual reports;

·         Contribute to V-LEEP II annual work plan and participate in work planning workshops with MOIT counterparts.

USAID V-LEEP II and Deloitte Consulting are committed to creating an inclusive work environment through ongoing recruitment and retention efforts, with a focus on developing a more equitable workplace. CV’s and Cover Letters should not include photos, age, marital status, or other personal information that may create bias in the recruitment and selection process. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis. To apply, please send cover letter and CV only to thao.phan@rcee.org.vn. 

The subject line of the email application should follow this format: Application_EE_FirstNameLastName. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.