Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications from suitable professionals for the Project “Sustainable Electric Transport for Nepal”(SET4NPL).

The SET4NPL project was developed by GIZ and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Government of Nepal and aims to:
1) Demonstrate the benefits of Electric Micro- and Minibuses (EMBs) to Public Transport Operators (PTOs) and convince them to adopt EMBs in their fleets.
2) Support the replacement of internal combustion engine (ICE) powered microbuses (11-14 seats) and minibuses (15-25 seats) with EMBs.
3) Encourage widespread reform towards electric vehicles (EVs) and improved public transport by developing and implementing viable business and financial models for EMBs in Nepal.
4) Facilitate the usage of imminent oversupply of domestic hydropower and reduce the import of fossil fuels and reduce the trade deficit.

The goal of SET4NPL (www.set4nepal.org ) will be to support and facilitate the deployment of 3,500 EMB support packages including e-ticketing machines, GPS devices, vehicle immobilizers, and LED panels, as well as optionally charging stations, maintenancecontracts and 3-phase NEA electricity connection applications. Additionally, SET4NPL will support the GoN and relevant stakeholders and develop and set-up a charging station and e-ticketing ecosystem. This will lead to a direct GHG mitigation of 1,65 million tCO2e and indirect mitigation of 3,5 million tCO2e over the lifespan of EMBs.

SET4NPL is funded by the Mitigation Action Facility (www.mitigation-action.org). The Mitigation Action Facility evolved from the NAMA Facility in 2023 as a go-to platform for providing technical support and climate finance for ambitious mitigation projects with an aim of decarbonizing key sectors of the economy and society. It continues to fund ambitious climate change mitigation projects to implement Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs) and long-term strategies (LTS) that are central to meeting the Paris Agreement goals.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications from suitable professionals for the Project “Sustainable Electric Transport for Nepal”(SET4NPL).

Technical Advisor

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Position: Technical Advisor
No. of vacancies:1
Duty Station: Kathmandu

The project is active in the sectors of public transport and electric mobility and is partnering with multiple stakeholders such as government authorities, official institutions, donors and development partners, private banks, PTOs, EV suppliers, the supplier of charging stations and an e-ticketing ecosystem and other stakeholders. Many of the project activities require technical expertise in the sectors of electric vehicles, charging stations, public transport, financing, documentation & reporting, stakeholder management, and project management.

Therefore, the project intends to hire an expert to provide technical and qualitative input in these fields. The expert should not only have specific technical knowledge in the mentioned areas but should also be able to think independently and creatively to develop the project beyond its core targets.

The position holder is responsible for:

Project management:

Responsible for providing inputs; developing, managing, and completing activities on time and on budget; coordinating, managing, and supporting project activities and keeping track of project deadlines and aligning activities accordingly; supporting and cooperating with the internal team, external consultants/contractors, and project stakeholders; advising on technical project-related topics (focus on e-ticketing, charging stations, EVs) for a continuous improvement of SET4NPL’s framework and support mechanisms.

Data management and process management:

Provide comprehensive support to GIZ in data management and process management activities. This includes ensuring full compliance with GIZ data storage requirements, accurately entering data into internal monitoring, operational, procurement and reporting systems, and supporting adherence to both internal organizational processes and donor-mandated procedures. Support SET4NPL in adopting and using the upcoming S4GIZ processes.

Stakeholder management including private and government stakeholders:

Meet and engage with project stakeholders such as EMB suppliers, supplier of charging stations and e-ticketing ecosystem, PTOs, banks, NEA, ministries, government authorities, and other development partners to foster exchange and collaboration towards a successful project implementation.

Drafting, developing, and reviewing of concepts and technical documents – mainly in

English, Reports, Terms of Reference (TORs), guidelines, briefing documents,presentations, training materials, technical standards, regulations, policies, etc. This entails the ability to produce and check these documents to ensure they meet above-average criteria in terms of structure (logical), content (relevant) and language (precise and flawless).

Other supporting work and tasks as required.

Required qualifications and experience:

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Transport studies, IT, Economics, or other relevant fields. An international degree would be an advantage.

Professional Experience:

Minimum 3 years of professional experience working as an Engineer, Technician, or other relevant professional experience. Out of which, minimum 1 year of international experience, outside of the country of citizenship (includes studying abroad).
Technical knowledge about and interest in e-ticketing, electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, public transport, infrastructure planning, and related regulations and financial products.
Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing documents in English.
Project management experience.
Data and process management experience.
Team player with pro-active and independent work attitude.
Good communication and networking skills.

Language Proficiency:

Proficiency in Nepali equivalent to level C1
Proficiency in English equivalent to level C1

The salary and social benefits will correspond to the rule applicable to GIZ national personnel in Nepal. Especially women and candidates from minority groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.