RURAL PROJECTS ASSOCIATE

                                                

Position: Rural Projects Associate

Number of positions: 1

Based in: SunFarmer Nepal Head Office, Sankhamul, Kathmandu. Extensive field visits required.

 

The organization

SunFarmer Nepal Pvt. Ltd. builds world-class solar energy systems for hospitals, schools, businesses, and farms in Nepal. We specialize in introducing innovative solar technology and business models in Nepal; we pride ourselves on doing what has never been accomplished before! Since January 2014, we have completed over 2,000 solar energy projects in Nepal.

SunFarmer Nepal has a small team that consists of some of the leading solar engineers in Nepal. Our office is fast-paced and high performing, but we also like to have fun together.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a Rural Projects Associate to join and support our rapidly growing team. The candidate will support and report to our Business Development Manager in Kathmandu.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conduct visits, correspondence and communication with local government agencies, partner companies and all related stakeholders.

  • Identify and create Clients

  • Work with the clients to develop projects

  • Prepare and present SunFarmer product offerings

  • Prepare a wide variety of correspondence reports, papers and documents using computerized systems.

  • Support the business development team in planning and developing strategies.

  • Support the business development team in execution of the teams plan and strategies

Must-have characteristics:

1.     Intellect: We have a high performing team, and we only hire the smartest, brightest people we can find. We especially value creative thinkers

2.     Entrepreneurial spirit: We don’t tell you exactly what you should do – we expect all team members to lead projects from start to finish with minimal supervision

3.     Willingness to dive in and learn: You love getting things done, and you are always working to improve your knowledge and skills

4.     Team player: SunFarmer is a great place to work; we look for colleagues that are enjoyable to be around, and that will work collaboratively as part of a team. Willingness to put your team’s needs before your own and step up when needed is crucial

5.     Efficient and hard worker: We expect you to get an extraordinary amount of work done in a short amount of time – that means you have to work efficiently. However, we also work hard – when deadlines are tight, we do what it takes to get the job done

6.     Professionalism: You are organized and punctual, and you are a concise and efficient communicator. You are as comfortable presenting to business executives in Kathmandu as you are interacting with farmers in respective regions.
 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a leading university

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in working closely with local governments

  • Sales will be an integral part of this role; prior sales experience is an advantage

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Writing, communication and presentation skills (both in English and Nepali)

  • Ability to quickly build relationships with customers and team

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Willingness to travel and work in the field extensively

  • Two wheeler license

Why apply? This role is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of solving Nepal’s energy challenge by working with SunFarmer’s industry-leading team. Come join us!

How to apply? Please email a resume and cover letter to hr@sunfarmer.org with an e-mail subject line “Rural Projects Associate”

Application Deadline: 31st August 2021