In-Country Energy Expert, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Independent Evaluation Services, Benin II Energy Compact, Benin
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Proposal Objective
SI is planning to bid on an evaluation of the MCC Benin II Energy Compact. The objective of the compact is to expand business production and productivity, generate greater economic opportunities for households and improve the capacity to provide public and social services by improving the supply of electricity in Benin. The evaluation will be assessing the outcomes and impact of the electricity generation and distribution infrastructure projects. It is expected that the design will entail metering of the electricity network, a panel survey of households, a panel survey of enterprises, analysis of secondary data, and complementary qualitative research. The period of performance for this evaluation is one year, plus eight option years.
Position Description:
SI is seeking an In-Country Energy Expert for the Benin II Infrastructure Evaluation. They will be responsible for supporting the electricity generation and electricity distribution evaluations.
Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Beninese citizenship will be considered.
Responsibilities include:
- Along with the In-Country Coordinator, serve as a liaison with relevant electricity stakeholders, including MCA-Benin, SBEE, ARE, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of the evaluation design and ensure that it is well suited to the local Benin energy context.
- Educate other evaluation team members, including but not limited to the international energy expert, in the local Benin energy context.
- Play a leadership role in coordinating with MCA-Benin, SBEE, and relevant consultants to ensure effective metering of the network.
- Provide input to the design of survey instruments and other data collection tools, and assist in tailoring them to the local energy context.
- Contribute as needed to the written sections of evaluation reports and other project deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or higher in electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Technical expertise in energy or infrastructure sectors.
- Minimum of five years of related experience in the electricity sector in Benin. Experience with SBEE is particularly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative data analysis, providing oversight of data collection activities, and designing evaluation tools is preferred.
- Experience evaluating or implementing international donor funded programs is preferred.
- Fluency in spoken and written French. Fluency in spoken and written English is highly preferred.
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