Functional Responsibilities

The functions/duties/key results of the assignment
The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of Project Managers, Head of Programmes, Programme Management Advisor or their assignees, and in close coordination with the Programme and Partnerships teams, providing technical expertise to support electrical and solar system design preparation/overseeing, works supervision, and documentation tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality design documentation, effectiveness, transparency, and integrity, as well as ensuring that site work complies with technical requirements, specifications, timelines, budget constraints, and HSSE standards. The incumbent will utilize specialized Electrical Engineering software and applications.
Primary Responsibilities Include:

1. Design and Documentation Support

•Participate in preparing needs assessments for buildings and infrastructure, focusing on electrical and solar energy systems, producing detailed reports.
•Contribute to the preparation and review of electrical and solar energy system design components for projects.
•Support in developing and reviewing Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimations, design calculations, and drawings.
•Assist in preparing tender documents for consultancy, supply, and construction works, contributing to the evaluation of proposals.
•Conduct technical reviews of electrical and solar energy designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable international standards.

Skills

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

•A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university is required.
•Membership in the Lebanese Order of Engineers (Beirut or Tripoli) is mandatory.
•Possession of Project Management Certificates is an asset.

Work Experience

•A minimum of two years of experience in the design or supervision of electrical systems works is required.
•Experience in designing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including related electrical components, is required.
•Proficiency in “AutoCAD” is required.
•Demonstrated ability to use MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) is highly desirable.
•Experience in scheduling software, particularly Primavera and/or MS Project, is highly desirable.
•Work experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies is highly regarded.

Certifications (Desirable)
The below certificates are highly desirable:

•PVsyst, ETAP, or similar software
•Certified Solar Professional (CSP).
•Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Professional Certification.
•Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP).

Languages

•Fluency and communication skills in English and Arabic are required.
•Working knowledge of the French Language is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local ICA Individual Contractual Agreement (Retainer)
Contract level: LICA 8
Contract duration: One 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

Application period: 18-Dec-2024 to 01-Jan-2025