Electrical Engineer

Contract

This is a IICA-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-1 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

Located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo the UNOPS Multi-Country office covers eleven countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Rwanda, and has an active portfolio of over $300 million, with many infrastructure projects. The office has developed strong working relations with international partners, UN agencies including UN Missions and Governments across Central Africa over the years. It provides technical support and capacity building in strategic development areas including infrastructure rehabilitation and development across health, education, public works, governance/public administration sectors; procurement, project management and sectoral advisory services; peace and security, environmental preservation and protection among others.

Functional Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation and site works are carried out on time and on or under budget in accordance with industry acceptable and applicable energy efficiency principles, policies and standards.

The ElectricalEngineer will report to the Senior Project Manager.

1. General construction

• Plan and coordinate work activities with the Senior Project Manager, and in close coordination with the Principal Engineer and other project staff
• Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the Project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery is to the scope budget and time.
• Provide expertise opinion/advise to the Senior Project Manager on engineering issues related to their area of expertise

• Provide supervision of project work progress and quality for on-time project delivery.

  2. Feasibility study/needs assessment The Electrical Engineer will complete the below activities whenever requested on area covered by his/her duty station:

• Complete needs assessment and monitor/supervising consultants within their area of expertise.

• Manage the review of requests for new construction and rehabilitation works.
• Carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions within their area of expertise.

• Redact the tender dossier, with a particular focus on the technical documents (drawings, BoQ, technical specification and standards).

  3. Design Management
• Applying technical expertise and professional experience, the Electrical Engineer will support projects by providing guidance in the design development of electrical works to achieve technical objectives.
• Review electrical design drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs in terms of accuracy and suitability to overall design requirements, identifying aspects where designs do not comply with minimum codes and standards, and providing practical guidance for design improvement.
• Outline design requirements (e.g. timeline) to procure design services, including concept, preliminary and final stages where applicable;
• Prepare electrical design calculations for the project to be developed by the UNOPS design team or the design firm
• Preparation of electrical design drawings, specifications and BoQs for the project by UNOPS design team or the design firm.

• Supporting the procurement team with technical guidance in the preparation of tender documentation and bid analysis where required.

  4. Construction supervision
• Supervise specific construction works as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications. Ensure quantity/quality control and time schedule consistency.
• Verify that works are consistent with the project technical specifications and inform promptly of eventual deviations where required.

• Provide regular supervision of the project work progress and quality for on time delivery. Ensure respect of Health and Safety procedures on the site and report any irregularity

  5. Knowledge management
• Provide training and technology transfer to national personnel and contractor’s personnel and advice on good construction practices, good environmental management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during construction.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: - A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required. - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 4 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s Degree

Experience: - At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering with strong knowledge of design, installation, operation and monitoring of electrical power supply and distribution systems, especially building wiring installations, is required

• Understanding of and experience with renewable energy solutions, including solar and wind, as well as stand-alone power systems and micro grids, is highly desired

• Understanding of and experience with electrical works for hospitals, health clinics, and waste water treatment plants is desired

• Understanding of and experience in development infrastructure sector is desired

• Knowledge of sustainable and resilient approaches to electrical engineering and green technologies is an asset

• Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a developing country is desirable.

  Language:

• Fluency in French is required
• Intermediate english is essential

Certification: - Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI, etc. is an asset - Professional certification from an accredited institution ( PEng., CEng. , etc) is an asset - AutoCAD certification is an asset.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type : International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)
2. Contract level : I-ICA 1(ISC9)
3. Contract duration : Ongoing ICA

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
• CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC IS A NON DUTY FAMILY MISSION
• CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background information - DR Congo

Based in Kinshasa, DRC, the UNOPS Multi country Office (CDOH) in Central Africa covers eleven countries including DRC, RC, CAR, Angola, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, Burundi, and Madagascar. The office has developed strong working relations with international partners, UN agencies including UN Missions and Governments across Central Africa over the years. It provides technical support and capacity building in strategic development areas including infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and development across health, education, public works, governance/public administration sectors; procurement, project management, amongst others..