Establishment of the Energy Transition Unit in FSM

Scinergy Pacific was engaged to support the establishment of an Energy Transition Unit (ETU) within the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Energy Division under the Department of Resources and Development (DoRD). The engagement included defining institutional arrangements, developing operational frameworks, and providing recommendations for staffing and funding strategies to ensure the sustainability of the unit.

Project Overview

As part of the engagement, Scinergy Pacific delivered key outputs, including project management templates, and revised Terms of Reference (ToR) for various technical working groups. Additionally, an operations plan was developed, detailing the ETU’s functions, organizational structure, and reporting mechanisms. A human resources plan, including position descriptions for key roles, was also submitted, alongside an operations budget covering staffing salaries and operational costs.

Strategic considerations were made regarding the expansion and sustainability of the Energy Division. Rather than forming a separate unit, it was recommended that the division be strengthened within the existing DoRD framework to enhance coordination across FSM’s four states. A SWOT analysis was undertaken to evaluate the division’s capacity to manage national energy priorities effectively.

Funding strategies were explored, recognizing the challenges of securing direct government budget allocations. Alternative approaches, including resource mobilization, hybrid funding models, and overhead cost integration within project budgets, were recommended to ensure financial sustainability.

Additionally, a structured staffing approach was proposed to enhance institutional knowledge and reduce reliance on short-term consultants. Standardized project management frameworks, national energy forums, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms were suggested to strengthen coordination efforts. The final implementation roadmap outlined key milestones, monitoring strategies, and alignment with budget allocations to support FSM’s long-term energy transition goals.