Technical Manager- Renewable Energy

ecoprise

Ecoprise designs, builds, and installs clean energy products in Nepal. Since our inception 6 years ago, our mission has been to provide sustainable energy to underserved, energy-poor communities in order to create positive economic, environmental and social impact. We have deployed over 700 solar Photo Voltaic (PV) arrays on government, commercial and residential rooftops, serving over 50,000 people. Our products include sustainable solar PV arrays, solar water heaters, LED light bulbs, and clean cooking stoves. Our strength lies in our ability to design low-cost, regionally appropriate technology based on the requirements of the communities we serve, prompt deployment of our products, and excellent after-sales maintenance. For our work in the sustainable energy sector, we have been awarded Fellowships by New York City’s The DO School in 2012, and by the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) in South Korea, a leading social venture event, in 2014. In addition, Ecoprise was a semi-finalist in Echoing Green’s Fellowship Program and the Reconnect Asia Challenge in 2014. Find more about us at www.meroecoprise.org or www.fb.com/ecoprise

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Ecoprise designs, builds and installs clean energy products in Nepal. Since our inception 6 years ago, our mission has been to provide sustainable energy to underserved, energy-poor communities in order to create positive economic, environmental and social impact. We have deployed over 700 solar Photo Voltaic (PV) arrays on government, commercial and residential rooftops, serving over 50,000 people. Our products include sustainable solar PV arrays, solar water heaters, LED light bulbs, and clean cooking stoves. For our work in the sustainable energy sector, we have been awarded Fellowships by New York City’s The DO School in 2012, and by the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) in South Korea, a leading social venture event, in 2014, selected as 17 Young Social Entrepreneurs Who Are Making the World a Better Place - 2015 by Conscious Company Magazine  and conferred with Nepal Solar Energy Leadership Award 2017 by World CSR Day .

In addition, Ecoprise was a semi-finalist in Echoing Green’s Fellowship Program and the Reconnect Asia Challenge in 2014.

Find out more about us at www.meroecoprise.org or www.fb.com/ecoprise .

POSITION: TECHNICAL MANAGER

We are looking for a detail-orientated Technical Manager to develop and manage our renewable energy solutions related business. Technical Manager must be a team player in a ‘start-up culture’ context and must work well with collaborators inside and outside the organization. The individual will need to feel comfortable taking on multiple roles in an often times less than a comfortable environment. The ideal candidate will not only have the technical acumen, but will also feel comfortable jumping into community meetings with cooperatives or farmers and presenting at high-level meetings with banks, government agencies, and non-government organizations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Product Development: Look for new product partners and assist senior management in determining future product strategy

Leadership: Coach, mentor, and motivate technical team members, partners, and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work

Standardization: Specify installation standards and procedures for ecoprise renewable energy systems

Planning: Establish resource requirement to fulfill installation, maintenance, and servicing standards both directly employed and contracted out

Training: Organize, design and assist in the delivering of both renewable energy hardware and software training for ecoprise and contracted technicians

Documentation: Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations with regard to installation and maintenance of renewable energy system

Problem-solving: Proactively manage changes in technical activity, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans

Communication: Ensure regular communication with the field based Technicians and contractors

Business Development: Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the technical component of ecoprise’s business

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study
  • Minimum three years supervisory and management experience
  • Experience in managing and motivating teams with a demonstrated track record in building the capacity of individuals and groups and performance management

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent oral and written English and Nepali
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and interact with people at all levels
  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for solar and waste-to-energy the renewables sector
  • Excellent IT skills include
  • Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating • Strong written and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

Overview

Category Energy Sector
Openings 1
Salary Above Rs. 30000 / Month
Experience 2+ years
Education B.E. in Electrical
Posted Date 19 Jul, 2018
Apply Before 10 Aug, 2018
City Kathmandu