Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Planning: Develop an institutional setup plan to manage the MAF Grant and the other external funding grants.
• Tendering Mechanism: To procure the equipment and assets required for the EV and swapping stations.
• Surveys and Cost-Benefit Analysis: Conduct multiple surveys for passenger feedback regarding EVs and associated monetary savings compared to conventional vehicles.
• Budget and Compliance Documentation: Preparation of the budget expenditure reports and compiling the required documents based on the grant’s donor compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Develop and implement a financial risk and its mitigation plan to assess the viability and profitability of EV solutions.
• Budget Preparation and Reporting: Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budget plans to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, develop a detailed plan of co-financing and leveraged financing.
• Strategic Financial Partnerships: Engagement with local financial institutions to develop a financing scheme for expanding the project’s ambitions.
• Islamic Finance to Attract EV Investments: Incorporating Islamic finance in the financial mechanism of the project to attract wider investors for Electric Vehicles solutions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

5–7 years of proven experience in financial management, including financial reporting and budgeting.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of local and international tendering procedures and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial software, and data analysis tools.
• Expertise in compiling and submitting required documentation for research grants, including the MAF grant and other external funding sources.
• Familiarity with battery technology, energy, or the automotive sector is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

Additional Information

This part-time position requires a commitment of 40-60 hours per month (flexible).
The role may involve collaboration 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 planning, reporting, conducting surveys, and tendering processes 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 management, internal operations, and project management. 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