Lead Electrical Engineer (Retainer)

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the Lead Electrical Engineer (Retainer) will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Prepare the electrical design of infrastructure facilities that include lighting systems, power socket systems, ICT systems, CCTV, and pumping systems, firefighting systems, fire alarm systems, as needed and in accordance with the UNOPS standards, local and international practices and codes;

• In coordination with the other retainers and local construction supervisors, assess and evaluate the electrical system of existing facilities, identify existing electricity related problems and suggest appropriate solutions in consultation with the Project Manager and designated Civil Engineer;

• Develop electrical design drawings using the AutoCAD software as per the UNOPS standards;

• Support in the supervision of the implementation of works for projects and monitor the progress of the electrical related works according to contract schedules, specifications and project plans; 

• Support the Infrastructure Team in the review of the document information for the contractor’s work force, progress of work and any other related matter related to the electrical works; 

• Support the Infrastructure Team in the verification of the undertaken measurements and quantities for executed electrical works reflected in the contractor payment requests;

• Support the Infrastructure Team to ensure the strict implementation of quality control standards and procedures on sites and report regularly to the supervisor;

• Prepare weekly & monthly progress reports, In coordination with UNOPS Infrastructure team: progress of works based on the established schedules and plans, encountered problems, solutions, planning of activities for the following week, etc.

• Assist in the preparation of regular progress reports on construction activities to donors; 

• Support in the implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental measures at the project sites;

• Assist in the Tender evaluation for the selection of building contractors for specified projects;

• Support the Project team to monitor and record appropriate field data to validate contractors’ compliance to cross- cutting issues (gender, environment, sustainability, health and safety on site, etc.) as stipulated in the contract and detailed in the construction work programme; 

• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

• Research and prepare operational and maintenance plans for all electrical equipment installed;

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Senior Programme Manager, Project Managers and Head of Infrastructure.

Education

• Advanced University (Master's) Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field is required.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field, combined with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Professional Registration License in Electrical Engineering is required, (please attach when submitting application).

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years with Master's Degree or seven (7) years with Bachelor's Degree on progressive experience in Electrical Engineering for design and construction of infrastructure projects is required.

• At least five (5) years of experience in AutoCAD is required. Other electrical network design is an advantage.

• Experience in design of electrical installation, feasibility study/assessment of the power and electrical aspects of infrastructure projects is an advantage.

• Working in UN and Non-Government Organizations is an asset.

• Experience/knowledge of Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset.

• Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.

• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.