Following
the devastation caused to life, livelihoods and property by Cyclone Id...
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).