Job ID/Title:Electrical Engineer
Category:Infrastucture and Engineering
Brand :UNDP
Application Deadline:01-Jun-15
Duty Station :Gaza
Languages Required :Arabic, English,    
Duration of Initial Contract :12 months
    

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Background:
The Right to Education Programme in the Gaza Strip aims to support recovery efforts in the educational sector in Gaza through reconstructing, rehabilitating and building-better what was destroyed in the latest war against Gaza this past July/August 2014, increasing the capacity for mental health care in Gaza and by restoring the hope of youth for increased prospects of employment through e-work. The proposed programme provides an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the recovery of the education sector in a holistic manner, integrating emergency responses into a sustainable and scalable development intervention. The Right to Education Programme will allow over 600,000 Palestinian children and youth to regain equitable access to quality education and its completion in an inclusive child-friendly learning environment by 2016.

The Programme is supported by Education Above All’s Al Fakhoora programme. Education Above All (EAA) is a global initiative founded in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser of Qatar. EAA’s aim is to build a global movement that contributes to human, social and economic development through quality education and other welfare programmes and initiatives. With a particular focus on areas affected by poverty, conflict and disaster, EAA champions the needs of children and youth and empower them to be active members of their communities. By meeting the demand for education, EAA equips them to support sustainable development and to nurture environments of peace, security, justice and prosperity.

UNDP aims to recruit electrical engineer for this ambitious program to provide the day-to-day to fill the position of Electrical Engineer to follow the technical issues in the implementation of the infrastructure related activities including electrical works within schools’ facilities covered in the scope of activities and their respective neighbourhoods including the solar renewable energy systems and handle the energy efficiency components within each facility; under the overall guidance of the Head of the Infrastructure in Gaza office and the direct supervision of the project Manager. He will ensure the planned program activities are well coordinated to the level that secure successful implementation on the ground to maintain the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. S/he cooperates with the Education program team, infrastructure unit and Gaza different other units to ensure proper progress and success of all projects’ activities. As this position is related to Education Program, namely, Right to Education in Gaza Strip, with an expected duration of Program Duration 24 months, the Service Contract extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding under the program.

Description of Responsibilities:
The electrical Engineer will be required to manage the following specific tasks:
-Assists in the preparation of tender documents pertaining to the electrical works of new projects (designs, bill of quantities, cost estimate and technical specifications) in accordance with International codes and relevant work practices.
-Review and verify the projects tender documents (designs, bill of quantities, cost estimate and technical specifications) prepared by external consultancy firm(s) to ensure the technical soundness and conduct the needed corrections.
-Provide supervision tasks on the electrical activities incorporated in the ongoing projects to ensure that the electrical works are implemented in accordance with the designs, technical specifications and other Contracts documents and safety measures are maintained.
-Liaise with stakeholders and relevant authorities (Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Municipalities, PWA and PENRA) in the implementation of the project and for obtaining any necessary permits.
-Review and approve all electrical materials and equipment before they are procured and installed in the project site to ensure the compliance with designs, specification.
-Check and review the shop-drawings and as-built drawings submitted by contractors.
-Review the Contractor’s work schedules and updates thereof; closely monitor the work progress and project budget to ensure compliance with the project duration and cost.
-Preparing payments submitted by contractors/and or consultants, check and record the measurements of the executed electrical works.
-Participates in regular site coordination meetings with all technical project personnel, counterpart engineers, contractors, and suppliers to discuss project related matters.
-Upon request, liaise and coordinate with the local authorities, counterparts and others as well as GEDCO and Palestinian Energy Authority, to identify projects components and their needs in order to achieve proper planning, timely and smooth implementation of the projects.
-Knowledge / Experience in Design/ technical specification of Electrical System (low and medium voltage) as well as photovoltaic (PV) solar systems along with needed energy efficiency specification.
-Preparing monthly progress reports, financial status reports required by UNDP and the donors.
-Maintain a filing system for all site memos, instructions, measured quantities of work, material on site, reports, and other documents pertaining to the construction activities.
-Study and provide a written report on any contractor claim and/or variation of orders.

Impact of Results
-Monitoring the works Progress achieved through daily interaction and regular meetings with the Director or her/his delegate thus obtaining high quality of outputs;
-Maintaining accurate, quality and complete project documentation as well as timely reporting  identified in responsibilities
-Success in managing the project operational and technical flow of actions as per the client need by meeting all set standards.
-Maintain project implementation resources ensuring efficient project delivery as per the agreed plan
-Success in managing the budget in accordance with UNDP Financial Regulations and Rules and Policies to ensure there is no over expenditure
-Success in advising (if applicable) on operational and delivery issues of the project that facilitate effective, timely decisions and actions.
Competencies :

Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Management and Leadership
-Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Demonstrate ability to establish, manage, support and monitor field  programmes
-Strong communication skills
-Ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure, with strong delivery orientation
-Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
-Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
 Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
-Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and resolve problems
-Demonstrates excellent presentation skill

Knowledge Management and Learning
-Promotes knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
-Disseminates information on best practices and promote achievement of UNDP.

Qualifications :
Education: 
-Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience: 
-Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing electricity networks in buildings and neighbourhood with specific 2 years’ experience in solar system projects’ and relevant electrical boards.
-Excellent inter-personal, negotiation and team leading skills required;
Language Requirements: 
-Fluency in Arabic and working knowledge in English, written and spoken

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