General Manager for Arrow General Supplies Co. Ltd., Kabul - Afghanistan

Experience: 9 to 14 yrs.
Duty station: Kabul Afghanistan with possible travel to the required sites within country.
No. of Post: One
Duration: Starting date as soon as possible; for 12 months with possible extension (3 months probationary period)
Salary: As per Company Salary Scale
Nationality: Any
Announcing Date: March 17, 2014
Closing Date: March 30, 2014

Aim of the post: Manage and be responsible for renewable energy projects of Arrow General Supplies. 

Responsibilities:

Scope of Work 

• The Renewable Energy General Manager is responsible for:
• Preparing renewable energy project models
• Preparing project concepts
• Preparing project proposal 
• Responsible for all renewable energy related work 
• Preparing renewable energy investment plans
• Implementing of the renewable energy projects plans
• Monitoring and evaluation of the progress of the renewable energy projects 
• Preparation of the annual plans, including proposed changes needed based on the evaluation of the progress of the renewable energy projects 
• Preparation of an investment strategy for projects and organize call for proposals to provide co-funding for the development of Large to medium scale RE projects in Afghanistan. 
• Liaising with the international donors to find fund for renewable energy projects.
• Identifying and study aspects of use of renewable energy (Sun, Wind, MHP, Biomass or Biogas).
• Identifying and study activities for implementation of renewable energy projects in different parts of the country. 
• Control and monitor the quality of staffs activities working in the renewable energy project to improve efficiency level of project action plan.
• Representing company in official meeting, workshops, seminars
• Providing training to the staff related to the renewable energy projects of the company to build their capacity
• Execution of task/ project, technical feasibility and commercial viability of medium and large scale renewable energy solutions;
• Preparation of an investment strategy for projects and organize call for proposals to provide co-funding for the development of Large to medium scale RE projects in Afghanistan. 

Deliverables Renewable Energy General Manager will produce the following deliverables: 

• Annual plans for renewable energy project models\
• Quarterly, Bi-annual and Mid-term review reports on the renewable energy projects activities 
• Evaluation and ranking of proposals received under the competitive bidding system of the country 
• Visits to possible projects sites to prepare project progress reports
• Preparing recommendations for budget needs based on annual action plan of the company. 
• Preparing drafts to attract donors to invest in the field of renewable energy production to project concepts. 
• To provide technical and logistical information for company and regarding renewable energy projects.
• To prepare detailed programs or timeframe of renewable energy plan in the country.

Detailed information

Duties and responsibilities

• Under supervision of AGSC Board of Directors the General Manager will:
• Provide the day-to-day management, monitoring and evaluation of project activities as in the agreed project work plan and time schedule; 
• GM will be responsible for profit and loss of the project
• He will also be responsible for business planning and is accountable/responsible for business management.
• Elaborate the work plan for the entire project and ensure its effective execution; create synergies to the work plans to increase the impact of the project activities;
• Provide regular progress reports and organize the regular meetings of the Project Steering Committee (PSC); 
• establish a monitoring and reporting framework at the beginning of the project; recruit, coordinate and supervise the assignments of the external (e.g. international and national trainers, consultants); 
• supervise the administrative assistant; facilitate the visits and logistics of the international consultants, if any;
• identify, coordinate and monitor the execution of the projects; appraise the relevance, feasibility, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the projects
• Provide technical inputs; regular reporting on the progress of each incoming project will be required.
• It is expected that the GM will visit all the project sites to check progress and completion.
• provide quality assurance throughout the project cycle for the wide range of different types of projects and activities 
• Ensure smooth coordination and communication between all involved project stakeholders and the governmental organizations in Afghanistan.
• Liaise with the international and national training experts to develop a detailed work plan for the execution of a train-the-trainers program (including schedules, roles and responsibilities, milestones etc). 
• The GM will be responsible for organizing a series of meetings with Donors, Government Entities and International bodies.
• be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the project 
• be responsible for designing and awareness raising program to communicate the benefits of Large to medium scale renewable energy 
• To establish a required team responding to the needs of upcoming projects. 
• Search for new opportunities and prepare the necessary documentations to win the bid.

Requirements:

• To have a complete knowledge of RE of the region i.e South Asia
• At least Bachelor university degree in electrical engineering, energy economics or equivalent study with energy focus;
• More than 8 years work experience in project and managerial positions in the electricity sector 
• Extensive knowledge of renewable energy (particularly wind and solar), including legal and policy frameworks, business and investment projects;
• Experience with international organizations is an added value Proficiency in English. 
• Ability to work under pressure and handle politically and culturally sensitive issues;

Submission Guideline: Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply with a cover letter that highlights their motivation to apply and suitability for the position, their updated resume and three references, to the below email id, by or before March 30, 2014. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

http://www.arrowgsc.com/

Contact Details

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Human Resource

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