Field Supervisor

Job Description

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline.

Under Energy sector, SNV Nepal is implementing “EnDev-III Increasing the access to clean energy through pico-hydro and clean cooking technologies in the remote communities of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces of Nepal”. This is the EnDev funded project aims to increase access to clean energy through pico-hydro schemes and clean/improved cooking technologies in the remote communities of Karnali & Sudurpaschim provinces. With regards to Improved Cookstoves, this project aims to develop a private sector let supply chain market for improved/clean cooking technologies under result based financing framework.

SNV is seeking qualified Nepalese for ICS Field Supervisor Position to support for the promotion of Tier 2 and above type cookstoves in the rural communities of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces of Nepal.

Job Description

Objective and Tasks

The Objective of this assignment is to support for the promotion of Tier 2 and above type cookstoves in the rural communities of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces of Nepal. Specifically, tasks will include but not limited to: Work with the partner Rural/Municipalities and stakeholder for the promotion of quality cookstoves.

Job Specification

Qualifications

Desired Competence:

• Understanding of ICS (Biomass Energy) sector of the country
• Understanding of Tier levels and Nepal Interim Benchmark for solid biomass Cookstoves
• Basic Computer application: Ms Office, report writing, presentation and negotiation skills
• Understanding of Federal Structure of Country and role of Provincial Government and Local Levels for renewable energy and climate issues.
• Knowledge of Municipal Energy Plan, periodic planning process. Understanding of ICS technologies and their availability in local market.
• This position needs frequent site visits to the fields in Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces

Academic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development / Sociology / Social Works / Development Studies / Management or relevant with technical Degree in Civil Sub-Overseer/Overseer.

Work Experience:

• 5 years plus experience of working in the ICS/Biomass sector, community level social mobilization experience and understanding of local level biomass energy scenario.
• Extensive work experience at community level, understanding local level planning process and working modality
• Working experience with market-based approaches and public private partnership model(especially in Cookstoves sector)
• Capacity to coordinate with local level stakeholders and line agencies, presentation skills.
• Good reporting and communication skills
• Past experience of working with AEPC associated programmes is desirable
• Past experience of working with private sector (stove manufacturers) is desirable
• Past experience of working in the mid-hills of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces will be an asset
• Good language skills (oral and written) in English and Nepali

Additional Information

Report to: Project Leader

Period of Performance : up to March 2021 with possibility of extension on satisfactory performance

• 5 years plus experience of working in the ICS/Biomass sector, community level social mobilization experience and understanding of local level biomass energy scenario.
• Extensive work experience at community level, understanding local level planning process and working modality
• Working experience with market-based approaches and public private partnership model(especially in Cookstoves sector)
• Capacity to coordinate with local level stakeholders and line agencies, presentation skills.
• Good reporting and communication skills
• Past experience of working with AEPC associated programmes is desirable
• Past experience of working with private sector (stove manufacturers) is desirable
• Past experience of working in the mid-hills of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces will be an asset
• Good language skills (oral and written) in English and Nepali

Additional Information

Report to: Project Leader

Period of Performance : up to March 2021 with possibility of extension on satisfactory performance

Duty Station : Surkhet, Karnali Province

Expected Start Date: April, 2020

Contract Type : Consultancy Contract

Required Number of Position : 1

Apply Instructions

How to Apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV (not more than 3 page) with motivation letter (not more than 1 page) by clicking on the "I'm interested" button before 29 March 2020. 

ONLY SHORTLIST CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

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