Lead Electrical Engineer – Retainer , Multiple positions

Job categories: Engineering

Vacancy code: VA/2019/B5308/18724

Department/office: AFR, ETOH, Ethiopia

Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist

Contract level: LICA Specialist-10

Duration: on going

Dealine date: 14-Nov-2019

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

 Background Information – Job-specific

General Context

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peace building, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever 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. A flexible structure and global reach means we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background Information – UNOPS Ethiopia multi-country office

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.

UNOPS Ethiopia Office is hiring two Electrical Engineers who have experience in designing, design-review, installation, quality assurance works in general and Solar Energy Systems in particular on a Retainer base.

 Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Electrical Engineer wi…

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a.       Education (Level and area of required and…

 Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex…

 Contract type, level and duration

Please note this position is a local position so it is only open for nationals o…

 Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp…

 Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications …