230 - Electrical Engineer - Gaza

Application Type : External Vacancy
Job ID/Title : 230 - Electrical Engineer
Category : Infrastucture and Engineering
Brand :
Post Level : SB 4
Application Deadline : 02-Sep-09
Duty Station : Gaza
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Number :
(for 100 Series Contracts)
Languages Required :
Arabic, English,
Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)
Duration of Initial Contract : One year renewable
Expected Duration of Assignment :
Background:
UNDP/PAPP-Gaza office invites candidates to apply for the position of one vacancy of Electrical Power Engineer who shall work under the supervision of the Engineering Unit at the UNDP-PAPP Gaza Office.
Description of Responsibilities:
Technical supervision tasks:
  • Prepares projects Electrical tender documents (designs, bill of quantities, cost estimate and technical specifications) in accordance with International codes and relevant work practices.
  • Review and verify the project tender documents (designs, bill of quantities, cost estimate and technical specifications) prepared by external consultancy firm to ensure the technical soundness and conduct the needed corrections.
  • Check and approve work shop drawings submitted by contractors.
  • Provide supervision tasks of the activities to ensure that works are implemented in accordance with the designs and technical specifications. 
  • Supervise contractors performance in all matters related to safety and workmanship at the project site. 
  • Check and approve material submittals and equipment incorporated in the works to ensure the compliance with designs, specification, instructions and safety regulations as per contractual agreements.
  • Approve quality of workmanship pertaining to Electrical and electro- mechanical activities, thus following up material sampling and testing.
  • Review, update and provide technical inputs regarding the project relevant technical electrical specifications.
  • Assists the Engineering Unit in preparing payments submitted by contractors and consultants, and reviews measurement sheets for the periodic payment of the work.
  • Participate in regular site coordination meetings with all technical project personnel, counterpart engineers, contractors, and suppliers to discuss project matters.
  • Liaise and Coordinate with the local authorities, counterparts as well as GEDCO and Palestinian Energy Authority to identify project components and their needs in order to achieve proper planning, timely and smooth implementation of the project.
  • Any other tasks that are deemed necessary to complete relevant project activities.
Administrative tasks:
  • Aware of the UNDP-PAPP mandate and represents the institution at all times. 
  • 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.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports.
  • Study and provide a written report on any contractor claim and/or variation of orders.
  • Prepare written snag lists for final project checking prior to handover.
  •  Assist in the preparation of the Engineering Unit work plans, technical standards, and cost estimates.
Competencies :
  
·         Management – An ability to plan, organize, coordinate, budget, and report on strategic development of infrastructure and equipment in an area-wide approach in public institutions or UN agencies
·         Electric Technical Engineering – Competence in feasibility assessment and costing, Quick Impact infrastructure development, monitoring of construction and rehabilitation works, international procurement and contracting on infrastructure development, etc. Good command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and multi-skilled in technological issues, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
·         Adaptability - An ability to organize and produce results in a fluid working environment in a post-conflict situation.
·         Innovativeness - An ability to determine and implement appropriate infrastructure development and equipment solutions in situations with limited facilities and under strict deadlines.
·         Communication and Team building Skills - Strong communication and interpersonal, analysis, and planning skills, and ability to work amicably in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
·         Ability and readiness to work in hardship duty stations, with very limited infrastructural facilities, is a must.
·         Flexibility, resistance to stressful situations.
·         Organizational and managerial skills, ability to communicate / negotiate, possession of  desire to learn new skills and actively participate in staff development activities.
 ·         Self disciplined with strong ethics.
·         Ability to work independently and to take initiatives
·         Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relations in a team environment
Qualifications :
  • B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 5 (Five) years of relevant experience as an Electrical engineer. 
  • Have a diversified experience in power, control, instrumentation and electrical networks.
  • Full proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.
  • Ability to analyze a situation and produce structured reports.
  • Have a valid driving license in Gaza Strip.
  • Membership in the Palestinian Engineers Association.
“ UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from men and women will be considered equally”