Renewable Energy (RE)/ Springshed Infrastructure Technician

Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technician will be responsible for implementation for the approved RE and Springshed Infrastructure activities, provide technical support to municipalities, and facilitate communities in managing the Springsheds.   His/her specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following activities:

• Facilitate identification of productive RE technologies/tools to promote them at  Springsheds,
• Prepare designs and implement construction works at springshed sites in consultation with Project coordinator and ICIMOD experts,
• Facilitate installation of RE solutions to promote irrigation and drinking water supply systems, • Support  in mobilizing  communities for installation of RE solutions at Springshed sites to promote irrigation or drinking water supply,
• Facilitate installation of weather station at Springshed sites in collaboration with ICIMOD experts and facilitate in recording water discharge at regular interval,
• Support in organization and facilitation of cross learning visits by Municipality and communities at Springshed sites,
• Work in close coordination with the municipalities in identifying potential springhead implementation sites to scale up the project activities,
• Support the municipalities in the planning process for integration springsheds related activities in their annual plans  for upscaling,
• Carry out any other related tasks as directed by Project coordinator.  

Job Specification

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualification and experience:

• Diploma or Certificate or overseer or equivalent  level in RE or civil works from recognized institution,
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in civil works designing and implementation. Experience and knowledge in installation of RE for irrigation, drinking water and other productive use will be an advantage,
• Demonstrated working experience with  the government agencies at local levels, Local NGOs, CBOs and private sector and other relevant stakeholders,
• Experience in community mobilization, capacity building of the groups, linkage/networking for sustainability,
• Experience in conducting/facilitating trainings for the farmer groups, group leaders and Municipal officials,
• Experience in monitoring the activities and progress against project targets,
• Collaborative, flexible and solution-oriented,
• Ability to work under cross cultural environment,
• Strong team coordination, listening and consensus building skills. 

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