Manager Generation

5056BRManager GenerationAKFED : Industrial Promotion Services

Northern Pakistan Energy Limited (NPAK Energy), a subsidiary of Industrial Promotion Service (IPS) of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), operates based on a 30-year Concession Agreement signed with the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Responding to the GB government's request, NPAK Energy will develop the energy system to supply clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for all of Hunza as well as demonstrate the applicability and relevance of a regionally proven model for the operation of an integrated utility company in Pakistan.

The Generation Manager shall work under the Energy Plus Project, co-financed by the European Union and NPAK Energy and will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, planning, supervision, and implementation of the generation development components, particularly the construction of the new 2 MW Misgar Hydropower Project and the rehabilitation of the existing 3 MW Misgar Hydropower Plant.

The position involves managing all stages of project implementation, including feasibility and technical assessments, engineering design review, procurement of electromechanical and hydromechanical equipment, contractor management, construction supervision, installation, testing, commissioning, and project handover.

The Generation Manager shall act on behalf of the Employer to ensure that all project activities are implemented in accordance with approved technical designs, contractual obligations, project budgets, implementation schedules, quality standards, HSE requirements, and applicable international standards.

The primary objective is to ensure the successful, timely, cost-effective, and technically sound completion of hydropower construction and rehabilitation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the construction of the new 2 MW HPP and rehabilitation of the existing 3 MW HPP.
• Oversee engineering design reviews, technical assessments, procurement, and equipment selection.
• Manage contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Supervise project implementation, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and hydromechanical works.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, costs, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage technical, financial, construction, and implementation risks.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and final project handover.
• Prepare project progress reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Bachelor''s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydropower Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master''s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical and Hydropower Engineering or Project Management will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the power generation or hydropower sector.
• At least 3 years of experience in hydropower project management, construction, or rehabilitation.
• Proven experience managing contractors, consultants, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and project schedules.
• Good understanding of hydropower plant systems, including turbines, generators, transformers, and hydromechanical equipment.
• Experience in procurement, contract management, construction supervision, and commissioning.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong project management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of project planning, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities and resolve technical and contractual issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Ability and willingness to work at remote hydropower project sites in challenging mountainous conditions.

Hunza District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

This is a local posting only

Economic Development Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) is the industrial and infrastructure development arm of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development. Its companies in Africa and Asia incorporate the most appropriate advanced production technologies across a wide range of projects, from export-oriented agro-industries to printing and packaging and infrastructure. IPS is dedicated to promoting private sector entrepreneurship and building economically sound enterprises in the developing world.South AsiaPakistan 18-Nov-20262299642No575075611400.00.005-Nov-2026