Electrical Engineer (Electrical and Solar Energy Systems) - Retainer

• Coordinating the day-to-day design and implementation of construction, and procurement activities related to Electrical and Solar Energy Systems engineering disciplines under the projects.
• Ensuring that the best practices and techniques of key technical design and construction management work areas are embedded in project implementation from planning to handover phase. In particular, the incumbent will support in ensuring that  all the design, construction and procurement activities are implemented in compliance with quality assurance requirements, including through a proper mobilization and management of resources and ensuring that Health, Safety, Social and Environmental- HSSE management and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment- PSEAH practices are implemented within the design and implementation of the activities under the projects.

• Support in maintaining records for all site memos and instructions, inspections, testing, shop drawings review, measured quantities of work and material on site, photos, etc.
• Participate in identifying risks, proposing mitigation measures and solutions, and escalate issues where deemed necessary.
• Support the Project Manager, in the below tasks:
• Engaging relevant Project Team Members during the implementation of the design and the implementation of rehabilitation, construction, and infrastructure activities as per the project requirements, assessing and incorporating the extent of their input into the projects.
• preparing progress reports on rehabilitation, construction, and infrastructure activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works and submission of such on a weekly basis to the Project Manager.
• Planning, supervising, and managing the checking, verification of the quantity survey, payment requests submitted by Consultants/ Suppliers/ Contractors, and submit detailed reports in this respect with recommendations to the Project Manager.
• Planning, supervising, and managing project closure plans, and reporting back to the Project Manager.
• Participating in site meetings as and when needed.
• Liaising, coordinating, developing and maintaining good working relationships with the stakeholders (Beneficiary, governmental entities, etc..) such as for obtaining necessary permits and approvals.
• Ensuring compliance with UNOPS Organizational Directives, Administrative Instructions, Project Management Manual and UNOPS Construction Templates.
• Assisting in the management of the project information flows and overseeing change controls, risk and issue registers by conducting oversight procedures.
• preparation of reports.
• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress and conditions on site through daily site records prepared and submitted by the Project Team in accordance with UNOPS procedures and practices.
• Assisting the Project Manager in the timely preparation of various types of reports (Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, ad-hoc, etc..) and presentations pertaining to the implementation of the projects.
• Supporting Quarterly Assurance, HSSE, and PSEAH inspections and reporting, following up with Project Team Members to prepare reports on incidents and provide information for daily/ weekly/ monthly/ quarterly assurance and yearly reporting to the Head of Programme and the Project Management Office.

1. Technical tasks
2. Administrative tasks
3. Knowledge building and sharing

• Work closely, with the Project Manager and the Project Team Members in the planning and scheduling of tasks and resources allocation.
• Support in performing the tasks in accordance with the applicable Quality Management plan (QMP)/ Quality Assurance (QA)/ Quality Control (QC) protocols and regulations and requirements.
• Assist in planning, supervising and managing the review of design briefs, design reports, comprehensive design documentation, calculations, drawings, specifications, schedules, Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimations, related reports, and other project documents of electrical engineering  projects, ensuring compliance with the relevant international standards and codes, good engineering practices, client’s requirement, UNOPS design manual, project requirements and budget, including identifying improvements in the designs.
• Support in undertaking a thorough on-site technical assessment of the targeted locations and decentralized services to confirm the selection and to define the detailed scope of works.
• Support in advising on feasibility, costings, timelines and requirements.
• Participate in performing inspections and report on contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the contractor meets UNOPS quality standards.
• Assist in producing terms of references for consultancy services.
• Assist in the elaboration and finalization of the bidding documents for the solicitation of proposals for consultancy services, supply of goods, as well as works construction.
• Support in liaising with the procurement officials and the pertinent Project Team Members to schedule and coordinate all the necessary activities related to the procurement activities and to ensure that the Consultants’ Terms of Reference as well as technical sections of the supply of goods and works implementation tender documents are prepared in compliance with UNOPS Procurement Manuals and standard bidding documents.
• Participate in proposals’ evaluation committees.
• Support in providing responses to the queries raised by stakeholders and UNOPS Design Review Team during review of the design package.
• Support in planning, supervising, managing, and preparing implementation schedules (utilizing Primavera, MS Project, etc.,), and contribute to performing periodic updates and revisions of the schedules to meet the targets.
• Assist in reviewing progress and financial reports (invoices) submitted by consultant/ suppliers/        contractors and recommend to the Project Manager the release of payments after technical assessment.
• Assist in planning, supervising, managing, and carrying out technical reviews (of the Consultants’, Suppliers’, or Contractors’ technical submittals, materials catalog sheets, Shop Drawings, As-Built Drawings, reports, deliverables, etc.), conducting site inspections, assessments, quantity surveying and preparing reports as required and providing advice on suitable alterations, guiding contractors on all related issues, and ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the projects within the set time and budget constraints and the signed contracts.
• Assist in keeping files for all given tasks and instructions, measuring quantities of work and material on site.
• Assist in planning, supervising, and managing testing, commissioning, training, and handing over of goods/systems deliverables to clients.

• Assist in the coordination and follow up with the contractors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist in planning, supervising, and managing scheduling requested tasks.
• Assist in planning, supervising, and managing the up keeping of engineering related materials and records, compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures.
• Assist in ensuring timely delivery of and reporting on the expected outputs of his/her tasks and highlighting possible late delivery prior to the event.
• Assist in performing other related duties as requested by the Project Manager.
• Contribute to embedding sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, as well as HSSE and PSEAH aspects into the project during the design and works’ implementation phases.

• Contribute to the project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feedback into a continuous improvement cycle.
• Assist in providing training and knowledge transfer to the Project Team Members, consultant/contractor personnel, including advice on sound construction and engineering practices, and appropriate HSSE requirements during construction.
• Assist in the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
• Participate in documenting feedback and reporting on lessons learnt, with an aim towards continuous improvement of working practices.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Renewable Energy or related engineering discipline from a recognized University is required.
• Membership of the Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects (Beirut or Tripoli) is an asset.
• Possession of Project Management Certificate is an asset.
• Being a Certified Solar Energy Engineer is an asset.

• 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.

• This position is stationed in Beirut, Lebanon, which is a family duty station.

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.