Lead Electrical Engineer

Job categories: Engineering

Vacancy code: VA/2019/B5323/18914

Department/office: AFR, KEMC, Kenya

 Duty station: Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist

Contract level: LICA Specialist-10

Duration: Open-ended contract, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

Dealine date: 31-Dec-2019

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

 Background Information – Job-specific

Following the devastation caused to life, livelihoods and property by Cyclone Idai in March 2019, the World Bank (WB) has allocated up to US$ 72 million to finance a recovery project for Zimbabwe and the African Development Bank (AfDB) has allocated US$ 25 million to finance socioeconomic recovery in Zimbabwe. These projects address both early and mid-term recovery needs in multiple sectors (livelihoods, health, education, agriculture and infrastructure). UNOPS has been requested to establish multiple projects in Zimbabwe to assist with the recovery of the selected areas in Zimbabwe that were most affected by the cyclone.

The particular project that these terms of reference is in respect to is the AfDB funded Post Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Programme (PCIREP) for Zimbabwe.

A Lead Electrical Engineer will be required for the above mentioned AfDB project (based in Chimanimani).

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle. S/he must be able to apply with direction, the duties and responsibilities of the project success criteria, given below.

The incumbent will be based in Chimanimani with possible requirements for travel to other Districts of Manicaland Province (Chipinge) and will work in close collaboration with the respective Project Manager and the KEMC Technical Services Unit.

The Lead Electrical Engineer will work under the guidance and supervision of and report to the respective Project Manager to monitor the design development and construction work implemented by design consultants and contractors and also by the Zimbabwe Electrical Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC).

 Functional Responsibilities

1.      Stakeholder Management …

 Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required; …

Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the management and supervis…

 Languages

Excellent written and spoken English required; Knowledge of another official…

 Certifications

PRINCE2 Foundation Certification is an added advantage; Membership of a rela…

 Competencies

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

 Additional Considerations

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

 Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level : LICA Special…

Background Information – UNOPS

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