Line Manager: CEO

LOE: Full-time from appointment from December 2021 onwards to 31st March 2023

Scope of Work:

• Good understanding of contract law, transfer of property procedures and arbitration & dispute mechanisms in Nepal and preferably aware of foreign arbitral proceedings.  
• Excellent drafting skills and should have experience in project finance deals in the infrastructure sector, preferably related to hydro and industrial sector.
• Should be able to assist in drafting and reviewing of legal documents such as EOI, RFP, MOU and PDA/ PIAs mentioned under PPPIA and PPPIR. 
• Should have a good grasp of commercial nuances associated with such legal work.
• Should be able to provide legal opinion on legal issues pertaining to selection, approval, execution and development of projects under IBN mandate. 
• Experience of 4 to 5 working years in corporate laws. Individuals having awareness of litigation practices in Nepal will be preferred. 
• Communicate, coordinate and provide support to IBN’s other business units
• Perform any other relevant and instructed activities by the CEO
• Inputs as appropriate to OIBN’s and APPIIC’s internal and external monthly, quarterly, six-monthly/annual reporting requirements. 

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Preferably full time (2 years) LLM after completing the LLB programme from a recognized university. Experience candidates who can evidence legal acumen along with legal nuances/ understanding are also encouraged to apply.
• Preferably, at least three years of working experience in business/investment of projects within either a private sector corporate body, bank, financial institution or government development-focused agency/authority
• Appreciation of financial planning/appraisal, project development, implementation and management; and, monitoring and evaluation
• Preference will be given to candidates who have been involved in project finance and financial closure activities in the infrastructure sector.
• Proven experience in undertaking research and related publication
• Proven experience in conducting training and event management
• IT software proficiency (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with good report-writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Nepali and English language
• A Nepali citizen or a resident in Nepal or an individual willing to relocate to Kathmandu, having worked abroad in the financial sector will be given preference

For detailed TOR, please click HERE