Senior Power Tariff cum Market Specialist, USAID Project

Qualifications:
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in power system, renewable energy, energy economics, finance or related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in power/electricity finance or power market or a related field, with over 10 years of experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in Vietnam's energy/power markets, power systems, energy/power pricing, electricity mechanism, tariff mechanism and good understanding of EVN structure and power companies (PCs). Experience in working with MOIT, NLDC, EVN and EVNPC is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in Vietnamese and English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Flexible, effective, and client-oriented communication skills, and collaboration in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, ability to work both independently and within a team, and hands-on approach is preferred.
• Experience writing and editing technical reports in power industry or related fields;
• Ability to convey concepts clearly and to understand and meet the needs of a range of stakeholders;
• Excellent organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to meet and beat deadlines, self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong understanding and/or experience working with international aid organizations and partner government agencies in a development context; US Embassy, USAID and / or energy experience preferred;
• Experience working in cross-cultural and bilingual working environments.
Responsibilities will include, among others:
• Implement technical activities under supervision and support from V-LEEP II Senior Technical Leadership to provide technical assistance and capacity building to MOIT/ERAV in one or more related areas: market-driven power pricing; LNG-to-power tariffs; price policies; EV tariffs; DSM/DR financial incentives; other regulations to improve market operations and tariffs.
• Proactively and effectively coordinate with relevant MOIT/ERAV counterparts on V-LEEP II activities.
• Identify relevant human resources to achieve the technical activities, implement engagement procedures of V-LEEP II for desired resources and closely work with selected resources for the quality deliverables as required.
• Perform research, analysis, drafting and editing relevant technical reports in Vietnamese and English language.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by V-LEEP II's management or designee as may be required to contribute to the achievement of V-LEEP II goals and objectives.
This is a local Vietnamese position based in the V-LEEP II project office in Hanoi, Vietnam with ad-hoc requests to work at ERAV office to support them on relevant tasks. Limited 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 V-LEEP II project office. USAID V-LEEP II and Deloitte are committed to creating an inclusive work environment through ongoing recruitment and retention efforts, with a focus on developing a more equitable workplace.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis, and the application window will be open until the position is filled. To apply, please send your English CV to us. Other supporting documents are not required until the final round of interview.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.