Job Summary

Responsibilities

Gender Analysis & Strategy Development:

Conduct gender analysis to identify systemic barriers preventing women's participation in the EV industry.
Develop a Gender Action Plan to ensure gender mainstreaming across all project components.
Recommend strategies for integrating gender-responsive policies in EV sector planning, infrastructure, and workforce inclusion.

Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement:

Design and deliver gender sensitization training for project staff, stakeholders, and implementing partners.
Engage with industry leaders, government bodies, financial institutions, and NGOs to advocate for gender-inclusive policies.
Support companies in adopting women-friendly workplace policies (e.g., flexible work models, safe transport, child-care support).

Workforce & Financial Inclusion Initiatives:

Develop gender-responsive business models that allow women and differently abled individuals to work in flexible roles (e.g., EV assembly, charging station operations, last-mile delivery).
Identify financing barriers for women in EV ownership and propose inclusive financial mechanisms (e.g., collateral-free loans, microfinance options, Islamic financing).
Support initiatives promoting women’s technical skill development and workforce participation in manufacturing, maintenance, and logistics.

Gender-Sensitive Transport & Infrastructure Design:

Assess and recommend improvements in EV and charging station designs to ensure safety, accessibility, and usability for women and differently abled individuals.
Develop guidelines for secure charging stations, including features such as CCTV surveillance, women- only spaces, well-lit environments, and safety personnel.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) of Gender Impact:

Design and implement GESI-related performance indicators for project monitoring.
Track gender-based participation in workforce, financing, and business ownership.
Conduct periodic impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of gender-transformative policies.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certifications in financial modeling, risk management, or similar areas are a plus (e.g., CFA, FRM).

Experience

Proven experience (at least 8-10 years) in financial modeling, risk assessment, and financial projections.
Prior experience in the automotive, energy, or electric vehicle industry is highly desirable.
Experience in sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and economic forecasting.

Technical Skills

Expertise in advanced Excel modeling techniques, including financial formulas, scenario modeling, and data visualization.
Familiarity with financial modeling software or tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, or specialized EV modeling software) is an advantage.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

This is a part-time consultancy position, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per month (flexible).
The role may involve some collaborative work with the internal finance, operations, and project management teams.
Flexibility in working hours and location, with occasional meetings or calls as required.

General Terms and Conditions

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
2. Candidate shall be disqualified if false information is provided.
3. Management reserves the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason.
4. There is no need to submit a hard copy of your CV and other documents.
5. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Documents Required

1. A detailed proposal outlining their expertise in financial modeling, projections & scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis for in-house or externally funded projects.
2. A financial proposal specifying their daily or hourly rates.
3. An updated CV highlighting relevant examples of previous work related to financial modeling and risk assessment. The experience related to electric vehicle (EV) projects is a plus.
4. A cover letter containing their vision for the role.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, fulfilling the requisite criteria should submit their application along with the required documents to ncbc-jobs@lums.edu.pkwith the position title as the email subject.
For any query or information, you may contact us at ncbc-jobs@lums.edu.pk