Function / Expected Results:
1. Support to formulation of programme strategies and the Country Programme Action Plan.
· Assist the Program Analyst (PA) and Program managers (PMs) in collecting data and assure proper communications with stake holders.
· Segregate and prepare presentation of information for identification of areas for support in close coordination and collaboration with the unit team.
2. Provides Technical support to the Infrastructure & Engineering Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
· Work with the infrastructure unit’s team to perform daily office and supervision tasks for the infrastructure activities to ensure that works are implemented in accordance with UNDP technical standards and with high level of quality. In addition, the Power Electrical Engineer will perform the following tasks:
· Review and verify the projects documents, drawings and bill of quantities prepared by consultants to verify them and ensure the technical soundness and correctness of the design.
· Check and approve material and equipment incorporated in the works, ensuring 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 advice regarding the project relevant technical electrical specifications.
· Assists the Project Manager in preparing payments submitted by contractors and consultants, reviews measurement sheets for the periodic payment of the work.
· Liaise and Coordinate with the local authorities, counterparts as well as GEDECO and Palestinian Energy Authority to identify relevant projects' components and needs in order to achieve proper planning and timely and smooth implementation of the project.
· Supervise contractor’s performance in all matters prescribed in the Contract Documents, including workmanship and safety requirements on the project site.
· Conduct on-site observations of the work in progress and direct the Contractor to necessary measures which would avoid possible risks affecting the safety of people and properties in the vicinity.
· Review and verify the construction documents of the project (design, bill of quantities, drawings, and technical specifications) to ensure their accuracy and applicability.
· Check the Contractor’s works and notify the Contractor of any defects found with regards to the quality of the workmanship or materials and equipment incorporated in the project, including those found in performing the required sampling and testing.
· Review the Contractor’s work schedules and updates thereof; closely monitor the work progress and budget depletion to ensure compliance with the project duration and cost.
· Review the shop drawings and as-built drawings submitted by the contractor.
· Participate in the regular site coordination meetings with the technical project personnel and counterpart engineers to discuss the issues in connection with the construction activities.
- Supervising the erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of high voltage power transformers
- Supervising the erection, protection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of high voltage, medium voltage, low voltage switchgears
- Review and verify the power system planning to be submitted by the contractor
- Supervising the erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of high voltage power control and protection panel.
- Follow up the installation and operation of software for high voltage sub-stations especially for ABB or Machine fabric Reinhouse made.
- Ensuring that the contractor is using the proper accessories in a proper way
· Provide any other technical supervision tasks that are deemed necessary for the successful completion of the project.
3. Liaise with counterparts and project staff to establishing proper channels for cooperation and communication focusing on achieving the following results:
· coordinate and communicate with different stakeholders and beneficiaries and assist in collecting the required data.
· Support to increase awareness of UNDP’s processes through dissemination of information and guidance among counterparts to complement their obligations against mutual agreements.
· Assist in keeping the Infrastructure team communication plans in place and effective with feedback on gaps and remedial actions to the team.
4. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Infrastructure & Engineering Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
· To be aware of the UNDP/PAPP mandate and to represent the institution at all times and under all circumstances
· Participation in the trainings in connection with proper handling and implementation of successful projects.
· Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
