Project Leader for Renewable Energy
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Full-time
Contract type: National employment contract
Company Description
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. SNV has been working in Nepal since 1980 and is active in Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
SNV is seeking qualified Nepalese for Project Leader position to implement a Renewable Energy project funded by EnDev in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Province of Nepal. The Project Leader works under the close guidance and supervision of SNV Nepal Country Director or his/her designate. To successfully implement the project, he/she will actively collaborate with private companies and cooperatives; (local) financial institutions and local partners; and federal, provincial and local government including the Alternative Energy promotion Centre (AEPC).
Job Description
The scope of the activities and responsibilities of the Project Leader include the following:
Ensure effective promotion of higher tier Improved cook stoves (including operation of a scheme for results-based financing (RBF) for private companies) and Pico Hydro Rural Electrification Projects in project areas.
Collaborate with different stakeholders (EnDev Nepal, Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Local Government, private sector) for effective project implementation
Monitor and supervise the implementation activities undertaken by Local Service Provider
Prepare plans and reports for submission to SNV, donor and government
Work as a Project Manager and manage day to day office administration and finance according to SNV rules and regulations.
Recruit any short term personnel according to the project document.
Supervise and provide guidance to the staff assigned for the project
Carry any other assignment as and when required.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Renewable energy.
At least seven years of experience working in Renewable Energy Projects particularly in Improved Cook stoves and Micro/Pico Hydro Technologies
At least three years of experience working at local level preferable in Sudur Paschim Province and Karnali Province
At least two years of project management experience
Experience with the application of schemes for result-based finance will be an advantage
Good command of written and oral English and Nepali.
Additional Information
Period of Performance : up to 31 March 2021 (with possibility of extension)
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type : National Employment Contract (full time)
Required Number of Position : 1
Duty Station : 50% Kathmandu and 50% Sudur Paschim Province
Apply NowStarting from 2011, SNV has designed scalable and impact oriented programmes within four sectors that are aligned with the Government of Nepal’s development priorities.
The three key sectors SNV works in are Agricultural and Forest Products; Renewable Energy; and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
We explicitly emphasise institutional development and local ownership of programmes. In order to enhance our impacts, we actively seek partnerships for funding, joint programme implementation and knowledge sharing.