VAC-8867 National Engineer

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and the direct supervision of the Head of the Engineering Unit, the successful candidate will provide technical support (including technical assessments and feasibility studies, design, procurement, and construction supervision and monitoring) to construction projects executed by IOM Afghanistan that involve electrical and thermal energy systems. The Engineering Unit oversees the design and implementation of all construction projects carried out by IOM Afghanistan, including but not limited to: school buildings, heath care facilities, office and residential buildings, industrial facilities, water supply projects, power supply, back-up power, solar installations.

The need for energy access in these constructions varies in size, form and technical complexity. It is the task of the Engineering Unit to design and implement electrical and energy systems that are safe for people to use, that protects the equipment installed and which provides a reliable and adequate energy supply meeting the needs. The successful candidate will work independently to provide technical support and capacity building to the Construction units as required, and they will assist relevant Programme Managers in the implementation of multi-sectoral, area-based, community-led programming with the following specific responsibilities:

The engineer will

• Carry out technical assessments and feasibility studies to gather required input for energy system designs. Compile qualitative and quantitative needs for energy services, conduct load assessments, identify and manage interfaces and overlaps with other systems and structures.
• Participate in design briefs and liaise with effected project partners to ensure holistically sound energy system solutions.
• Support and participate in the project development process to ensure adequate resources for the energy system design and implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments for energy project developments and define risk reduction measures.
• Design the electrical and thermal energy systems for the infrastructures that the IOM Engineering Unit team is developing. The design work includes the dimensioning and setup of energy and power sources, low voltage distribution systems and loads to meet the specific requirements of the project. 
• Prepare Bill of Quantity with quality specifications and budget estimates for the procurement process.
• Be involved in the tendering process by providing technical advice and assisting in identifying suitable contractors
• Support the technical coordination with contractors before and during implementation.
• Conduct provisional and final acceptance inspections of implementations, perform commissioning tests of energy systems and verify technical documentation.
• Compile, analyse and report on area of activity, and communicate for project evaluations and debriefings.
• Actively develop and maintain standards, protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of electrical installations, the protection of equipment installed and the continuity of energy dependent services.
• Actively develop and maintain standards, tools, protocols and procedures to facilitate the works of IOM SRR, to increase efficiency, reduce risk and build capacity to accept a wider scope of projects with increasingly complex energy components.
• Provide technical support and training of the IOM SRR team office staff and field technicians to improve the general understanding for energy systems designs and dependencies, and to improve the capacity of the team to supervise implementation works of contractors.
• Implement and maintain required tools, equipment and software required for the work.
• Implement all administrative related activities linked to the work (orders, insurances, etc.).

Other Functions

Any other related task that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results:produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner;is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust:creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 

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Education

• A Master’s or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with or a bachelors with minimum two years relevant experience

Experience

• Minimum two years proven experience across electrical engineering, electrical system design and installations, conducting and interpreting commissioning tests and inspections for electrical installations, and applying these skills in assessments, design, and construction monitoring.
• Modelling experience for off-grid solar PV or PV-hybrid systems (e.g. PVsyst, Homer Energy, etc.)
• Experience on thermal energy systems; HVAC, solar thermal systems, energy efficiency of buildings.
• Proven experience in supervision of electrical installations and documentation
• Well oriented in standards covering electrical systems, especially the IEC series 60364 and the national regulation impacting electrical safety and quality.
• Extensive experience in conducting technical analyses and a proven record of delivering professional results
• Experience in capacity building and/or team supervision

Languages

Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto is required, with good working knowledge of other languages

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encourage