Prakriti Resources Centre (PRC) is a non-governmental organization working for sustainable development and environmental justice in Nepal. Organizational focus is in the areas of climate change, resilience and disaster risk reduction and environmental sustainability. In these areas, we conduct research and study, carry out policy intervention, build awareness, knowledge and capacity of stakeholders, and facilitate dialogue among th ... em.  PRC is seeking an expression of interest from qualified candidates for the following positions in MAP for 100% Renewable Energy project. The 3-year project aims to build multi-stakeholder platform to facilitate policy discourses on 100% renewable energy in federal, provincial and municipal governments.

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Programme Coordinator

Apply Before : 2020-07-10 (Closed) View: 3310

Job summary

  • No. of Vacancy
    : 1
  • Job Type
    : Full Time
  • Offered Salary
    : Negotiable
  • Gender
    : Both
  • Career Level
    : Mid Level
  • Experience
    : 2 Years
  • Apply Before
    : 2020-07-10 Closed

Job Description:

Position: Programme Coordinator

Location (base): Kathmandu 

Reports to:  Programme Director 

Period:  12 months with possibility of extension 

Probation Period: 3 months

Project: MAP for 100% Renewable Energy 

No of opening: 1

Job Summary: 

Programme Coordinator will be primarily responsible for managing MAP for 100% Renewable Energy Project and delivering the project interventions ensuring high quality results within the stipulated timeframe. She/he will lead the project team and ensure cordial working environment. She/he is also expected to maintain regular coordination with government line agencies and other relevant stakeholders in implementing the project. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage MAP for 100% renewable energy project. 
  • Oversee financial management of MAP for 100% renewable energy project 
  • Manage people in the team and supervise the team members.
  • Supervise and oversight other projects implemented by PRC. 
  • Develop Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework and commission project monitoring and evaluation.
  • Prepare a quality report of the projects and ensure timely submission. 
  • Ensure fulfillment of compliance in the project execution. 
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders, NGOs and relevant networks on climate change and energy 
  • Contribute in the design of new projects in climate change sector, developing proposals and ensure compliance.
  • Support the management committee on organizational operation and management. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, Skills&Abilities:

  • Knowledge of project cycle management, budgeting and MEL. 
  • Knowledge on policy discourses on climate change and energy. 
  • Knowledge of federal systems and functions and duties of federal, provincial and municipal governments 
  • Strong understanding on gender perspective and able to mainstream gender in project design and planning.  
  • Basic computer skills like Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and English and Nepali typing 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and build professional relationship within team, partners, governments. 
  • Good command in writing quality reports in English language  
  • Good Communication (spoken and written skills) including ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports, case studies and other communications both in English and Nepali language 
  • Willing to travel within the country when work demands.
  • Able to take initiative, multi-tasking, and willingness to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Education + Experience:

Qualification and Experiences:

  • Master Degree in Energy, Environment Science, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies or related disciplines.
  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience in managing a multi-year donor funded project. 
  • Previous experience working in the field of renewable energy, climate change and environment 
  • Experience of working in renewable energy and climate change policy processes.
  • Previous experience of managing people and working with network and alliances. 

Apply Instruction:

Interested applicants should send in their CV (3 pages) and a cover letter. The letter should explain why the person is interested in the position and detail out relevant achievements. The applicant must explicitly mention the position she/he is applying for in the subject line of the letter. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the next round of recruitment.

Women and person from marginalized and disadvantaged community are encouraged to apply

Please send in the application in the email address – info@prc.org.np by Friday, 10 July 2020. 

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