Renewable Energy /Springshed Infrastructure Technician

Renewable Energy (RE)/ Springshed Infrastructure Technician

Project Name : Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region
(HICAS)
Contract Type: Full time
Report to : HICAS Project Coordinator
Base station : Roshi /Dhankuta

BACKGROUND

CEAPRED in partnership with ICIMOD will be implementing “Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region” (HICAS) project in Kavre and Dhankuta districts of Nepal. This project aims to improve climate resilient and nature-positive livelihoods of rural women, and Indigenous People and Local Communities (IPLCs) with biodiversity and climate mitigation co-benefits in Nepal. The project will be piloted in two municipalities: Roshi Rural Municipality in Kavre and Dhankuta Municipality in Dhankuta district.

THE PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES:

• Enhanced adoption of the watershed specific, gender responsive Integrated Adaptation Solutions Packages (IASP) for climate change adaptation by women’s groups, IPLC networks, and local institutions.
• Increased development and implementation of gender responsive policies, strategies and guidelines by sub-national institutions that enable scaling of watershed specific, genderresponsive IASP.
•  Increased use of climate finance by women’s groups and IPLC networks for implementing the gender responsive IASP.

THE PROJECT TARGETS THREE BENEFICIARY GROUPS:

Direct – primary beneficiaries: 1700 Poor, marginalized and vulnerable individuals (60% women),
actively engaged in action research, capacity building and policy advocacy.
Direct-secondary beneficiaries: An additional 1700 people benefiting from increased food
security, improved water access, and economic opportunities.
Indirect/tertiary beneficiaries: Over 10,000 community members who will passively benefit from
enhanced ecosystem services, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation outcomes.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the project coordinator, the RE /Springshed
Infrastructure Technician will be responsible for designing and implementing the RE and
Springshed Infrastructure activities identified in coordination with RE expert and ICIMOD team.
S/he will be working closely with the Springshed and Climate technician, and respective
Municipality.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technician will be responsible for implementation for the approved RE and Springshed
Infrastructure activities, provide technical support to municipalities, and facilitate communities in
managing the Springsheds.

His/her specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following activities:

• Facilitate identification of productive RE technologies/tools to promote them at Springsheds,
•  Prepare designs and implement construction works at springshed sites in consultation with Project coordinator and ICIMOD experts,
• Facilitate installation of RE solutions to promote irrigation and drinking water supply
  systems,
•  Support in mobilizing communities for installation of RE solutions at Springshed sites to
  promote irrigation or drinking water supply,
•  Facilitate installation of weather station at Springshed sites in collaboration with ICIMOD experts and facilitate in recording water discharge at regular interval,
•  Support in organization and facilitation of cross learning visits by Municipality and communities at Springshed sites,
• Work in close coordination with the municipalities in identifying potential springhead implementation sites to scale up the project activities,
• Support the municipalities in the planning process for integration springsheds related activities in their annual plans for upscaling,
• Carry out any other related tasks as directed by Project coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualification and experience:

• Diploma or Certificate or overseer or equivalent level in RE or civil worksfrom recognized
  institution,
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in civil works designing and implementation.Experience and knowledge in installation of RE for irrigation, drinking water and other
  productive use will be an advantage,
• Demonstrated working experience with the government agencies at local levels, Local NGOs, CBOs and private sector and other relevant stakeholders,
• Experience in community mobilization, capacity building of the groups, linkage/networking for sustainability,
•  Experience in conducting/facilitating trainings for the farmer groups, group leaders and Municipal officials,
•  Experience in monitoring the activities and progress against project targets,
• Collaborative, flexible and solution-oriented,
• Ability to work under cross cultural environment,
• Strong team coordination, listening and consensus building skills.

The eligible & interested candidates are requested to submit their application & CV ‘Online’ in CEAPRED’s website: www.ceapred.org.np (career page). The application submitted only online will be considered for further processes. Please refer the website for detailed JD/ToR of the respective positions. The last date to apply for the position is @ 5 PM, Friday, 20th June, 2025.

Women, youth and candidates from marginalized & disadvantaged communities are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. The organization reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever.

*Recruitment of the above positions is subject to approval by the donor and availability of funds.