E-Mobility Senior Expert

Job Description

Background

The Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program II (V-LEEP II), a project sponsored by the U.S. Government, is working with the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department (EESD) within Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) to support the scale-up of e-mobility solutions. This involves: (1) Working with the Government of Vietnam to enhance the regulatory and policy environment for electric vehicles, and (2) Partnering with the private sector to increase the availability of charging infrastructure.

The E-Mobility Senior Expert is a long-term position for a local Vietnamese national based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Limited domestic travel may be expected as required by project activities.

Responsibilities

The E-Mobility Senior Expert shall perform the following tasks:

• Provide strategic thinking and guidance on e-mobility to the V-LEEP II program;
• Coordinate with Vietnam’s MOIT focal points to understand their needs and design support with guidance from the Objective Lead;
• Interface with private sector e-mobility stakeholders on behalf of V-LEEP II;
• Collaborate on the design of e-mobility demonstration and pilot projects;
• Lead technical assistance activities in support of e-mobility deployment;
• Draft scopes of work for all activities, execute activities, and lead delivery on time and within budget;
• Oversee a team of up to five 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 with MOIT counterparts.

Requirements

• Vietnamese nationality
• 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 transportation planning and policy, e-mobility strategies, electric vehicle business models, and/or vehicle charging infrastructure deployment
• At least two years of experience managing cross-functional teams;
• Experience working across the e-mobility ecosystem in Vietnam;
• Professional working proficiency in English required (both verbal and written);
• Experience implementing international development projects preferred;
• Deep understanding of Vietnam legal and institutional frameworks in the energy and transport sectors;
• Experience working with the Vietnam MOIT; additional experience with the Ministry of Transport is an advantage.

Next Steps

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, but this application window will close on close of business 20 July 2022.

About the Organization

For more than 25 years, Deloitte’s International Development Organization (IDO) practice has worked with governments, donor agencies, NGOs and private firms in over 60 countries to build the institutions, legal framework, and policies required for effective public and private sector growth.

Deloitte is a leading provider of innovative development solutions to U.S. and international donors, foundations, governments, and Fortune 500 companies. Our dedicated IDO team is the vanguard for the delivery of profound impact in the global development space in alignment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. With more than 1000 development experts around the world, Deloitte has implemented over 150 donor projects worth a total of more than $3 billion in more than 70 countries. Our work touches lives across the globe and that impact motivates our IDO community as well as the commercial success and professionalism that underpins all Deloitte work.

We are now teaming up to work on V-LEEP II, which 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.