Band A2L – Renewable Energy Advisor (SAIC)

DFID, the Department for International Development, is part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to poor countries. DFID Nepal is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Nepalese candidates for the below position. More information is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/world/nepal/.    

Position:  Band A2L – Renewable Energy Advisor (SAIC)

DFID Nepal is looking for an adviser to support the delivery of the Nepal Renewable Energy Programme. The adviser will have an important role as the development partner coordinator in the off-grid renewable energy sector. The adviser will support DFID in its new role as lead donor in the renewable energy sector.

You can download the application form and the detailed job description from the website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-nepal/about/recruitment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS:

• Masters level degree in a relevant discipline (for example climate change, energy, infrastructure or social sciences)
• At least 5 years’ of relevant experience e.g. working on renewable energy or a related field in Nepal.
• DFID is looking for a candidate that can work independently and shape their own portfolio of work.
• Good IT skills, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.
• Strong communication skills in English and Nepali - spoken as well as written.
• Ability to work at pace across multiple work streams .
• Strong management and people skills .
• Excellent ability to work across cultures, time zones and disciplines with a wide range of stakeholders.

The starting gross salary (subject to tax) would be NPR 195,737 per month. DFID Nepal is an equal opportunity employer and appoints on merit basis through open competition. We value diversity and applications are welcome from all parts of the community and those with a disability.  

Please send the completed application form along with your CV by email to AsiaHRHubRecruit@DFID.gov.uk . Closing date for application is 23:59 hrs NST, 23rd June 2017. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Should you have any queries, please send an email to AsiaHRHubRecruit@DFID.gov.uk.