The World Bank Nepal Office in Kathmandu is seeking qualified and experienced candidate as Junior Power Engineer (Short-Term Consultant (STC)) to work as part of the energy team primarily on review of planning, contracting, and execution of hydropower, transmission, and distribution subprojects.  

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background and maintain a diverse, highly qualified, and dedicated workforce.  

Scope of Work

The candidate will support the programs supported by the the World Bank's Energy and Extractives team working on Nepal's energy sector, including but not limited to:

Working under the general supervision of the task team leaders and team in place for each investment project, the candidate will be responsible for (i) technical review of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution subprojects, as assigned, including basic design, detailed design, technical specifications, cost estimation, project management and implementation, and (ii) technical monitoring of project construction, and project commissioning. 

The candidate will be expected to work with the Bank's counterparts to:

1. Review project implementation progress and resolution of technical, procurement and project management issues.
2. Assist beneficiaries in applying lessons learned from other projects to ensure effective and rapid project implementation.
3. Seek ways to streamline project development and implementation.
4. Monitor completed subprojects to ensure they meet technical expectations, including through site visits.

Preparation and Supervision of Operations:  From prior experience, additional training and mentoring, and quick on-the-job learning in practice, the candidate will support task teams in preparation and supervision of operations, with the following duties:

1. Contributing to project preparation as necessary, including participation in the design and development of specific project components, defining project implementation arrangements, and coordinating inputs into project documentation and processing;
2. Participating in project supervision, including day to day monitoring, field supervision, review of procurement plans, assessing progress with meeting key project outcomes and indicators and contributing to supervision documentation, Trust Fund status reports, Implementation Completion Reports etc.
3. Supporting the preparation of Analytical and Advisory Assistance/Technical Assistance and knowledge deliverables in the energy sector, through research, analysis, and writing.
4. Providing substantive support for Analytics, technical assistance, and policy dialogue with governments with an emphasis on energy policy.

Procurement: From prior experience, additional training and mentoring, and quick on-the-job learning in practice, knowledge of the World Bank Procurement and Consultant Guidelines, especially for the procurement of goods and works is a plus. The power engineer will work with the Bank’s counterparts on:

1. Review of all procurement documentation, including procurement plans, advertising, bidding documents preparation and completion, bid evaluation reports and recommendations for award of contracts, and contract preparation and completion, contract amendments to ensure full compliance with World Bank guidelines and the applicable legal agreements.
2. Concepts, policies and procedures for conducting their procurement activities in line with the Bank’s guidelines.
3. Review of technical, legal and commercial aspects of procurement (in consultation with others as necessary) at all stages of the project cycle, including planning, design, implementation and management.
4. Assist in resolution of complex procurement issues, including questions from borrowers and complaints from bidders and contractors.