Renewable Energy Advisor

SNV is an internationally renowned non-government organisation that has been working in Vietnam since 1995. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation and REDD+(Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).
SNV is seeking a Renewable Energy Advisor to manage the renewable energy component of an upcoming climate change mitigation project funded by AusAID. The project goal is to reduce GHG emissions and improve benefits for small-holder rice farmers, by introducing low emission production practices and utilizing renewable energy generated from the rice residues. The project will be implemented in two central provinces of Vietnam over two and half years.

Responsibilities
The Renewable Energy Advisor will provide technical guidance relating to all RE aspects of the project. Working with the Project Team Leader this will involve contributing to the project work plan, determining the baseline energy scenario, exploring RE opportunities, assessing appropriate RE technologies, developing a RE implementation strategy, designing capacity building activities where necessary and overseeing implementation.

The RE Advisor will be responsible for day-to-day administration of RE related activities to ensure project outcomes are achieved in-line with the project plan and budget. Team work and collaboration with SNV staff and external stakeholders will be a very important element of this role.

Candidate profile
- Preferably Vietnamese citizen
- University degree in engineering, energy or related field
- At least 5 years’ experience in project management or equivalent roles preferably with experience working with an international development organisation
- Working experience in the Renewable Energy sector preferably in Vietnam or South East Asia
- Broad based renewable energy technical knowledge, preferably related to biomass
- Project management skills and experience with financial management
- Highly proficient skills in report writing and general written communication
- Good team worker with a positive outlook and attitude
- Experience establishing good working relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Good training/capacity building skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (spoken & written)
- Computer proficiency in Windows and Office based programs

Contract Duration:
One-year associate consultancy contract with the possibility of extension.

Starting date: 1st June 2012

How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Yen, HR Officer at [email protected] by 4th May 2012.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview when further details will be provided. The selected candidate will be integrated as part of the SNV team applying for the tendered project.

For more information on SNV, please refer to their website: www.snvworld.org

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