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 project called “Austria-Nepal Renewable Energy Blended Finance Facility” (REBFF) in Sudoor Paschim Province of Nepal.
SNV Nepal with the financial support of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) will be implementing a project called “Austria-Nepal Renewable Energy Blended Finance Facility” (REBFF) in Sudoor Paschim Province of Nepal. The main objective of the project is to support development and upscaling of innovative financing by establishing a Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF) to finance renewable energy projects and strengthening capacity of stakeholders involved. However, access to energy to the rural households through financing will be the main outcome of the project.
Job Description
The key person who assumed the whole responsibility on coordination and implementation of the project is the Project leader (PL). The PL works under the close guidance and supervision of SNV Nepal Country Director or his/her designate. PL works closely with main partner bank, local financial institutions, federal, provincial and local government, Alternative Energy promotion Centre (AEPC) and private companies. The scope of the activities and responsibilities of PL can be detailed as follows:
Develop operational manual for mainstreaming commercial lending (credits/equity/impact investment etc.) to renewable energy projects.
Coordinate among different stakeholders (REEEP, NMB Bank, Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Local Government, private sector) for effective project implementation
Identify local financial institutions and develop their capacity on project identification, feasibility, lending, etc
Provide inputs on credit policy and procedures
Prepare report and submit to SNV, donor and government
Support on establishment of Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF) together with REEEP and partner bank
Develop AEPC operational guideline on CGF
Work together with local financial institutions and priorities bankable investments
Lead the Team and manage day to day office administration and finance according to SNV rules and regulations.
Prepare report and submit to SNV, donor and government
Recruit any short term personnel according to the project document and as per need of project with support of SNV Nepal Country Office
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, Renewable Energy, Finance, Public Administration or Management with financial sector background
At least seven years of experience working in Renewal Energy, energy financing and policy development
Willing to travel frequently for field visit (Sudoor Paschim Province );
Working experience with AEPC and banking sector will be additional advantage
At least two years of project management experience
Good writing and verbal skills in English and Nepali
Good training on policy development and communication / human relation skills
Additional Information
Period of Performance : 2 years
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type : National Employment Contract
Required Number of Position : 1
Duty Station : Kathmandu Country office with frequent visit to Sudoor Paschim Province
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV with cover letter by clicking on the "I'm interested" button before 25 September 2019.
ONLY SHORTLIST CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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.