Electrical Engineer - Consultant

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Overview

Support electrical and mechanical systems projects for WFP.

You have:

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years relevant international electrical assessment, design and implementation experience.
• Good knowledge of civil mechanical systems.
• At least three years of progressive experience in facilities management.
• Experience in combined infrastructure projects, inspections, and contract management.
• Must be willing and able to effectively work in challenging environments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in Spanish, French or Arabic is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in energy topics.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering activities.

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

JOB TITLE:

Electrical Engineer

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Consultant

UNIT/DIVISION:

MSDI

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Rome, Italy (with extensive travel)

DURATION:

11 months with the possibility to extend

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This position will support the Facilities Management and Infrastructure Branch which is based at WFP HQ in Rome, Italy. The Consultant Electrical Engineer will be mainly required to work on the projects that are related to upgrade/rehabilitation and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical systems of the facilities in the field and will work closely with WFP Facilities Management and Infrastructure Branch in HQ. The candidate will assist the team in any technical, financial and administrative aspects of the assigned projects, fields of work or emergency operations. In addition to compliance with the educational and professional background in electrical engineering, the candidate will also have a working knowledge of mechanical systems.

The role may involve travel to difficult duty stations to undertake assessments of works or proposed works or in the support of country offices and engineering teams.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Electrical Engineer shall report to Team Lead, Engineering Maintenance (or delegate). The duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

1. Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations, applying and implementing WFP Construction Manual procedures and processes.
2. Provide engineering and project management services, apply best practices, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
3. Contribute to the analysis of project proposals to enable effective decision making on project technical feasibility.
4. Prepare evidenced-based recommendations for the management on measures to improve the safety, and efficiency of the infrastructure.
5. Undertake studies and/or designs of project elements for electrical and renewable energy sources such as but not limited to photovoltaic and wind, including microgrid systems;
6. Develop or update project budgets or preliminary and detailed costs estimations to implement these systems (feasibility studies could be required);
7. Undertake on-site and remote energy surveys and condition assessments of various facilities within the organization, gathering and filing data, providing support to the respondents, including advice on water and energy meters to be used. Provide expertise in analyzing meters data.
8. Conduct assessments of the electrical and mechanical systems in WFP premises, prepare scope-of-work documents and draft contract documents for the implementation of any needed rehabilitation/upgrade works.
9. Carry out and oversee electrical and mechanical works in field locations, including renovation of electrical distribution systems, installation/commissioning of power generators, alternative and renewable sources devices and systems, air conditioning and plumbing systems, fire detection and fighting systems, etc.
10. Undertake market research, feasibility studies, preliminary or detailed designs (preparing, writing and assembling drawings, schematics, masterplans, design calculations and reports, technical specifications) and works supervision. This will require detailed knowledge of the international standards and codes and liaison with stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
11. Develop project reports, cost analysis, budgets or preliminary and detailed costs estimations to implement projects in the field of electrical, mechanical, energy or special systems.
12. Attend meetings and prepare and review reports, minutes and correspondence.
13. Review and evaluation of planned and ‘in progress’ projects, reporting to management on status.
14. Establish and maintain project performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures, up to project completion.
15. Participate in design reviews, meetings or workshops (reading, interpreting and critique/comment on technical drawings, proposals, specifications, schematics, etc.) and give advice and recommendation.
16. Establish maintenance and facility management procedures on the specific subject of electrical and mechanical systems.
17. Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to develop designs of power supply and distribution systems.
18. Undertake extensive missions in the field, to complete project-specific assigned tasks or undertake surveys and detailed analyses.
19. Train users on the proper use of the WFP power supply systems, facility management procedures and best practices, safety procedures, etc.
20. Undertake and complete other related tasks as assigned by the Facility Management Engineer (or delegate) from time to time.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

• At least 5 years relevant international electrical assessment, design and implementation experience at increasing levels of responsibility.

  • Good knowledge of civil mechanical systems
  • At least three years of progressive experience in facilities management in either public or private sector organizations.
  • Experience in combined infrastructure projects, inspections, and contract management and proven knowledge of QA/QC procedures, measurements and costing is an assets.
  • Must be willing and able to effectively and independently operate in a diverse range of challenging environments/regions where WFP projects are located.
  • Experience in the UN system is a strong asset.

  Knowledge & Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good knowledge and hands-on experience in energy topics (water, electricity, renewable sources, green technologies, energy efficiency, waste, etc.)
  • Good knowledge and hands-on experience in facilities management, the establishment of maintenance plans and QA/QC. Knowledge of a CAFM/CMMS tool is an asset.
  • Proven ability to manage complex engineering activities, and programs in an international environment.
  • Demonstrated considerable knowledge in planning and organizing; managing work programs, objectives, and budgets, and liaison with stakeholders/donors.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to develop designs of power supply and distribution systems.

  Languages:

  Fluent in English (oral comprehension, spoken, and written)

Ability to work and communicate effectively in Spanish, French or Arabic is highly desirable, with particular emphasis on technical vocabulary.

CLOSING DATE

15 MAY 2022

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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