Position: Deputy Chief Technical Advisor (Hot Job)

Job Description

• Support the RERA Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) in all issues related to planning, steering, supervision and reporting on programme level.
• Professional planning, coordination, implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of the RERA components "Promoting local energy service delivery" and "Involving disadvantaged groups and women".
• Technical and disciplinary supervision of staff members and their management in accordance to GIZ rules.
• Substitution of the Chief Technical Advisor in time of his absence as well as support the overall management of the programme and its activities as deputy CTA.
• Supporting the management of the programme in all issues related to strategy development, planning, steering, networking, monitoring and reporting and knowledge management.
• Support in the development of the strategic and organizational-administrative framework of decentralized service delivery of the sector and of AEPC.
• Strategic, technical, professional and organizational support and advice to RERA's key implementation partners and AEPC, especially with the view of setting up provincial offices.
• Maintaining and managing contacts with key partners of RERA — government (AEPC, ministries, departments, provincial and local governments) and non-government partners (e.g. associations, private sector, civil society) — at national as well as at the local level.
• Build network and partnerships to create synergy in the sector with other multilateral and bilateral development partners.
• Responsible for creating the capacity development strategy for relevant sector players and AEPC.

Job Specification

• Masters, preferably PhD degree in renewable energy, politics, management, economics or engineering and/or related topics such as organizational development.
• At least 10 years of work experience in renewable energy sector and energy related issues(experience in the rural energy sector would be an added advantage).
• Good understanding of energy sector regulation, policies and laws as well as issues and challenges of the rural energy sector in Nepal.
• At least 5 years of work experience in a management position leading interdisciplinary teams.
• At least 3 years of work experience in the context of GoN (local level government institutions is an advantage).
• At least 5 years of management of donor funded projects and/or practicing cooperation with international organizations.
• Extensive experience with capacity development and organizational development, as well as policy support is a must.
• An extensive network reaching to high levels of government institutions and important players in the private sector and civil society is required.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Very good communication of English and Nepali (both written and verbal).
• Good knowledge of German language will be an additional advantage (certificates from certified German Institutions required).

Apply Instruction

Interested candidates are requested to send a complete application with a cover letter of a maximum of 2 pages and a CV of a maximum of 4 pages and two referees to the email address at <[email protected]>