Antecedentes

The Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood (RERL) is a joint programme of the Government of Nepal / Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (GoN/AEPC) and UNDP. In continuation to UNDP’s support to the energy sector and UN’s commitment towards ensuring universal access to modern energy services, UNDP Nepal as well as the GON/AEPC has agreed to extend the partnership in this sector to scale up energy access with decentralized energy systems for better linkages with the enterprise development. The objective of RERL is to contribute to economic, environmental and social benefits of the rural people by removing barriers that have hindered the wider use of renewable energy resources in rural Nepal.

Deberes y responsabilidades

The Regional Energy Officer (REOs) will work under the supervision of REE and overall guidance of the National Project Manager. One REO will be responsible for Central, Western and Eastern Regions and another for Mid and Far Western Regions. They will complement each other based on their technical expertise. Largely, REOs will be responsible for ensuring timely completion of Micro Hydro Village Electrification Projects of AEPC and other rural energy systems.
 
Specifically, REOs will:
  • Be responsible for providing technical and management support to DEES to carry out functions as a sectoral unit for planning and management of rural energy systems development in the district.
  • Work with the DDCs to establish and strengthen DEES, DEF and other institutions as per the programme procedure. In addition, support for the smooth transition of DEES/Us to fit in with AEPC’s National Rural and Renewable Energy Programme (NRREP).
  • Provide technical backstopping to DEES to implement participatory and decentralized energy systems development package in the district, prepare annual plan, programme and budget, and implement the approved activities effectively and efficiently.
  • Support EDOs for implementation, consolidation, improvement and institutionalization of rural energy systems development package including community mobilization, human resources development, gender and social inclusion and economic and environment related activities implementation.
  • Support in resource mobilisation from different stakeholder to implement the Micro Hydro as well as other energy technologies.
  • Develop and strengthen DEES as a professionally oriented organization and provide advisory support in the recruitment of staff for the DEES.
  • Monitor and review the performances of DEES at regional level: achievements, fund management, outcomes and impacts at local levels.
  • Support DEES, as the resource person, for conducting training, workshop seminar and orientation on various aspects of rural energy systems development, specifically technical subjects to staffs of DDCs, VDCs, line agencies, NGOs, private sector, civic society organizations and community organizations as required at the local levels. 
  • Supervise and monitor the district level operations, particularly related to the sustainability aspects of RETs and ensure corrective measures related to survey, installation, operation and repair maintenance.
  • Coordination with AEPC regional centres (RCS) for the harmonisation of energy related activities in the region.
  • Prepare articles, success stories, best practices lesson learned and problematic issues related to implementation of rural energy systems development.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the REE and NPM to make this programme a success.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
  • In-depth knowledge on development issues
  • Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
  • Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
  • Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
  • Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
  • Strong IT skills
  • Management and Leadership
    Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
  • Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:
  • REOs must have a Bachelor's Degree in one of the engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Hydropower or Electrical Engineering).

Experience:

  • Must have five years’ working experience in the field of rural/renewable energy development, particularly micro hydropower.
  • A REO must have knowledge of all the major sectoral issues and possess analytical skills in planning and management of energy development.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have working experience with a District Development Committee, District Energy and Environment Section.
Computer Skills:
  •  The REO must be computer literate, trainer and facilitator.

Language:

  • Proven abilities in English writing is required.