School of Engineering, Kathmandu University, office of the dean announces vacancy for the position of program manager under ENEP.
Energize Nepal (ENEP) is a program funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway. The Project is managed by Kathmandu University (KU), Nepal in close cooperation with Hydro Lab Pvt. Ltd., Nepal; SINTEF Energy Research (SEFAS), Norway, and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway. The program aims to improve the capacity of research and education required for the development of renewable energy, especially focusing on the Hydropower sector in Nepal and the region through institute-industry partnership for applied research and development of innovative ideas and technologies, development of competent human resources to implement development activities; and commercialization of innovative renewable energy-related products and services by supporting entrepreneurial start-up companies.
Application form qualified, hardworking and result-oriented professionals are hereby invited for the following management position.
1. Position: program manager
Contract type: Full-time contract
- Contract Duration: One year Duty station: Dhulikhel with field visits as necessary
- Major Responsibilities: Overall management of the program (day to day operation, organization of meetings, planning of operations, execution of plans, reporting, financial management, etc.) and R&D project funding management (proposal evaluation, contracting, funding, monitoring, evaluation, report approval, cost approval, and outcome dissemination)
- Minimum qualification and experiences: A Master's level degree or PhD in engineering, renewable energy, hydropower, natural resources management, or related field with 10 years of working experience in renewable energy and environmental management or related field with recognized technical expertise
Detailed Job description for the above positions can be found on the KU website www.ku.edu.np. Application with a cover letter stating the motivation for the desired position, complete curriculum vitae, contact information, copies of academic certificates, and experiences/other competencies should be submitted no later than 21 July 2021, 4:00 PM NST, to the Dean's office, Kathmandu University. Short-listed applicants will be called to appear for an interview for the final selection. Kathmandu University reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case whatsoever.
