WePOWER Returning and Working Mothers and Parents’ Module

What is the WePOWER Returning and Working Mothers and Parents’ Module and who is it for?

WePOWER is a women's professional network in the energy and power sector in South Asia. It focuses on addressing the diversity challenge in a male-dominated industry. In South Asia, many women quit their jobs when they get married and have children, leading to obstacles for power utilities in retaining women with children. WePOWER has a module specifically designed for returning and working mothers and parents who are re-entering the workforce after taking a break to raise their children. This transition can be challenging, and the network aims to provide support for these individuals to return to their previous careers or explore new opportunities.

 

Policies adopted by the South Asian power utilities to strengthen Returning and Working Mothers and Parents

1. Women’s Representation in Leadership and Decision-making Positions

2. Organizational Policies Related to National Labor Law

3. Childcare Support 

4. Lactation Support

5. Flexible Work Policy

6.. Safe Transportation

7. Re-skilling learning opportunities for returning mothers

8. Role model            

9. Job security and work satisfaction  

10. Evaluation Policy  

 *The above categories are based on the Organizational Policy Framework for Returning and Working Mothers for South Asia Power Utilities developed by Ms. Yukari Shibuya during her research study.

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Returning Mothers Working Group members 

1. Ms. Mafruda Rahman, AVP, Green Climate Fund Unit, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) 

2. Ms. Tshering Choden, Senior Manager, Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) 

3. Ms. Sonam Yanghen, Head of HR, Chhukha Hydropower Plant, Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) 

4. Ms. Charu Jain, Assistant Officer (HR), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) 

5. Mr. Puneet Ku Jain, Asst. Vice President, Human Resources, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) 

6. Ms. Lila Aryal, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) 

7. Ms. Rida Baqai, K-Electric (KE) 

8. Ms. Tayyaba Kashif, Director Rule (policymaker), H.R., The Water and Power Development Authority commonly (WAPDA) 

9. Eng. Zarah Mazrook, Electrical Engineer - Tower Line Construction and Material Management, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) 

10. Ms. Noor UL Ain, Assistant Manager Confidential, H.R. Directorate, Lanka Electricity Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (LECO) 

 

Advisors: 

Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu  

Dr. Bozenna Pasik-Duncan