Senior Project Officer- Engineer

Vacancy Announcement

Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big - bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and helping shape a world that works better for everyone.

Practical Action jointly with AssetCool is going to implement Retrofit Application of Spectrally Selective Coatings to Overhead Lines technology project in Nepal with funding from Innovate UK. This project aims to enhance the efficiency and capacity of existing overhead lines through the application of specialized coatings and sensors.

Practical Action invites applications for the position of Senior Project Officer- Engineer to work for Practical Action Office in the project. 

About the role

The purpose of the role is to lead and oversee all aspects of the project, ensuring timely task completion and achieving project objectives. The post holder will be responsible for the planning and coordination, stakeholder engagement, resource management, technical oversight; and reporting and documentation of the project.

About you

You have the willingness and enthusiasm to work in challenging situations. You have proven experience in managing complex projects in the energy or infrastructure sector, preferably in an international development context. You have knowledge of renewable energy technologies, national grid electricity, NEA, and regulatory requirements in Nepal would be advantageous.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

In addition, we offer the following benefits in addition to the Social Security Fund benefits in Nepal:

• Annual holiday entitlement is 18 days in addition to public holidays
• Agile working arrangements 
• Baby care room, flexible lactating hours for new mothers and appropriate arrangement    for childminders

We treat all applications for employment fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability. 

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing. To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to positions within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.

Interested candidates can download detailed job description form from www.practicalaction.org/jobs.

Submit a cover letter along with job application form to hr@practicalaction.org.np by 12 May  2024.