Lead Electrical Engineer(Retainer Position)

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-10 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-10 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

Established in 2009, UNOPS Ethiopia Office has been providing services to various partners, including the government of Ethiopia, UN agencies such as WHO, UNHCR and WFP, and other international organizations. Since 2014, the UNOPS Ethiopia multi-country office manages and coordinates the UNOPS activities in Ethiopia, as well as Sudan and Djibouti. The UNOPS Ethiopia multi-country office team is composed of approximately 100 national and international women and men, and offers a broad range of services such as infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial and human resources management.

Position Background

UNOPS strategy for Ethiopia Multi Country Office is aimed at providing support to the Government and people of Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti through the delivery of projects and services in line with the governments’ own priorities and also under the UN Delivery as One initiative. The UNOPS Ethiopia Multi Country Office (ETMCO) has been established as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been appointed as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS ETMC office is implementing and negotiating a number of projects in a range of sectors including infrastructure development, Procurement Support to Government Ministries and other UN agencies and HR support to UN agencies. The functional objective of UNOPS ETMCO is to deliver projects in an efficient and effective manner, to achieve the development outcomes sought by the Government of Ethiopia and the donor community, where capacity building is always considered and encouraged.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Review, validation and provide recommendations of the physical layout and physical capacity (number, type and size of rooms, beds etc) for designated wards within the hospital facility;
• Review, validation and provide recommendations of the description and photographs of physical condition of designated wards;
• Catchment population, and general service capacity (number of different types of skilled workers, number of different types of patients etc) ;
• Liaise and coordinate with existing programmes and stakeholders providing support to the facility;
• In coordination with the other local construction supervisors, identify existing electricity related problems and suggest appropriate solutions in consultation with the Project Manager or designated Civil Engineer;

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Lead Electrical Engineer will provide support to the field based construction supervisors and provide quality and quantity control to all electrical related works. Following the schedule of works, the Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible to review the progress reports and supervise the quality and progress of all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing related works. S/he will provide updates to the Project Manager and will coordinate with the UNOPS infrastructure team the communication with the contractors, and with internal and external entities for successful completion of the project.

Additional Responsibilities:

S/he will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities;

• Assist in the oversight of the implementation of works for the specific projects and monitoring of progress of Mechanical, Electricity and electricity related works according to contract schedules, specifications and project plans;
• Support the Infrastructure Team and review the document information on the contractor’s work force, weather, progress of work and any other related information that links directly with the electricity network works;
• Support the Infrastructure Team and review the undertaken measurement of electrical site works in support of contractor payment requests;
• Support the Infrastructure Team and review to ensure the strict implementation of quality control standards and procedures on the sites and report regularly to the supervisor.;
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports on construction activities and submission of such on a weekly basis to the supervisor;
• Assist in the implementation of Environmental and Health & Safety measures in the project sites.;
• Assist in the preparation of Scopes of Work for, Tender evaluation of, selection and supervision of building contractors for specified project work;
• 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;
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the PM;
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN security Management System and that of UNOPS;
• 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;
• Consolidated monthly/quarterly progress reports;
• Research and prepare operational and maintenance plans for all medical equipment;

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Advanced University (Master's) Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field is required.
• A Bachelor 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.
• License/Board Certification in Engineering is desirable.

Work Experience - At least five (5) years of experience in Electrical Engineering for design and construction of infrastructure projects is required. - Experience in design of electrical installation, feasibility study/assessment of the power and electrical aspects of infrastructure projects is an added advantage.

Skills

• Engineering application software - AutoCAD five( 5) years is required;
• 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.

Language

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

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: Local Individual Contractual Agreement
2. Contract level: LICA-10
3. Contract duration: 1 year

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

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.