Himalayan Nature
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Himalayan Nature (HN) is a development and conservation research institute, an IUCN member, a partner of The IUCN SSC Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP), and only a member of Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) from Nepal, dedicated to biodiversity and high-value species conservation, habitat management, as well as initiating scientific research on Himalayan biodiversity and the broader environment. HN promotes traditional knowledge and custodianship of indigenous communities, safeguarding the livelihood and well-being of the marginalized and natural resources-dependent communities across the protected areas to foster co-existence. It is now seeking applications for the position of Market System Associate (MSA) from highly motivated and result-oriented Nepalese candidates with proven experience and skills in Market System, value chain, sound knowledge of project implementation, community engagement, and entrepreneurship will be given priority.

Himalayan Nature is implementing CONNECT project in the buffer zone of Shuklapahanta National Park in Kanchanpur District, Sudurpaschim Paschim Province. CONNECT project is a consortium project of four organizations-Renewable World, Zoological Society of London (ZSL), National Trust for Nature Conservation and Himalayan Nature. It is funded by Jersey Overseas Aid. The project aims to strengthen linkage between conservation and livelihoods in and around the Shuklaphanta National Park and its buffer zone through its works in five municipalities in Kanchanpur. CONNECT project adopts market systems approach in its implementation of livelihoods activities surrounding agriculture, renewable energy technologies and tourism.

Technical Supervisor (Sub-overseer)

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work > Advisor/ Consultant, Communication/ Public relation/ Media, Supervision
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kanchanpur
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Sep. 03, 2023 17:00 (1 year, 10 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 5 years

Job Description

Position title: Technical Supervisor (Sub-overseer)
Number of positions available: One (1)
Duty Station: Field based in Kanchanpur (Shuklaphanta National Park)
Duration of Contract: 12 months with possible extension based on performance
Salary: Attractive as per the institutional provision

Qualifications: Applicant should ideally have Sub overseer (CTEVT recognized and or equivalent)/TSLC in Civil or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in relevant fields such as solar water lifting, cold storage, solar dryer, solar water heating system, and other renewable energy technologies. S/he should have experience in the use of GPS, Abney Level, level machines, and basic electrical appliances.

Terms of References (ToR)

Role Summary

The Technical Supervisor will support Senior RTO in the implementation of project activities related to renewable energy technologies in rural communities. S/he should be knowledgeable in community engagement, program planning and implementation, and monitoring and reporting.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Support RE Engineer to conduct pre-feasibility survey, detail survey, and collect and provide necessary technical data for Renewable Energy Technology system design.
Assist in RE technologies installation, commissioning, and maintenance and ensure equipment is properly installed and functioning efficiently.
Work in collaboration with project partners and community mobilisers, provide technical advice and guidance to maximize the use of local resources (cash/kind/local construction materials) in each community and household level for RET installation and civil construction.
Monitor the quality of work and materials to ensure compliance with the approved design and estimate and store materials/equipment safely.
Assist and support communities and local entrepreneurs for the procurement of locally available construction materials.
Regular field visits, monitoring of field activities and provide technical backstopping to the community and take corrective action.
Support the MEAL officer in field visit and monitoring to ensure that farmers' interests are addressed, and feedback is reflected.
Timely reporting of project progress to concerned authorities on standard reporting formats provided.
Participate in periodic review and planning meetings with project team and assist in developing implementation plan.
Keep up-to-date measurements and records of each and every construction-related activity for technical valuation.
Train and transfer technical knowledge to the community.
Provide support to project team for leveraging funds of local stakeholders.