Electrical Engineer

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 4 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s Degree

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering with strong knowledge of design, installation, operation and monitoring of electrical power supply and distribution systems, especially building wiring installations, is required

• Understanding of and experience with renewable energy solutions, including solar and wind, as well as stand-alone power systems and micro grids, is highly desired

• Understanding of and experience with electrical works for hospitals, health clinics, and waste water treatment plants is desired

• Understanding of and experience in development infrastructure sector is  desired

• Knowledge of sustainable and resilient approaches to electrical engineering and green technologies is an asset

• Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a developing country is desirable.

1. Contract type : International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)
2. Contract level : I-ICA 1(ISC9)
3. Contract duration : Ongoing ICA 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC IS A NON DUTY FAMILY MISSION

• CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.