Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical ) Interns, Multiple positions

The ongoing conflict in Yemen has caused significant disruptions to the supply chain and to the overall availability of services. In light of the reduced or even absent provision of public services, communities have adopted various coping strategies, including using alternate water and energy sources, relying on alternate service providers and community-based service delivery initiatives to address the shortfall.

Physical damage to infrastructure and the lack of functionality in one sector often spills over into other sectors with significant consequences on both the access to, and quality of services, that are often interrelated. For example, in some cities, the lack of functionality in the water sector is tied most directly to the lack of electricity rather than to physical damage to water infrastructure. As a result, wastewater continues to overflow into streets, which in turn has significant implications for the health and transport sectors. Similarly, the absence of electricity across many cities in Yemen is not solely tied to infrastructure damage of energy facilities but rather to the lack of fuel, amongst others due to severe transport limitations and access constraints. These cross-sectoral linkages demonstrate the need for an integrated, multi-sectoral approach that provides synergies and responds to the multi-faceted needs on the ground.UNOPS  is undertaking a multi-sectoral engagement aimed at restoring critical services mainly in energy, urban roads, WASH and municipal services in targeted cities in Yemen using an integrated approach.

1. Projects Information

The Project has four components as follows:

Component 1:  Electricity in Rural and Peri-urban Areas

Component 2: Implementation Support, Market Development, and Technical Assistance for Power Sector Sustainability

Component 3: Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC)

We are currently looking for young Yemeni national Engineers with a strong sense of professional and social commitment to join YEEAP II as Engineering Interns. This is an opportunity for young Engineers to obtain the necessary training and work experience so that they will be better prepared to be employed in their chosen field in the future. The appointments are strictly for a period of six to twelve months and no further extensions will be given.  

The selected candidates will be placed in UNOPS Sana’a Office where they are required to be based for the duration of the assignment. Although the project will provide funds for the positions, UNOPS will also provide limited training opportunities for successful candidates.

Engineering Intern will work with the senior engineers in the UNOPS Office and contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of project -related technical areas, as a part of a team of solar engineers and other professionals.  They will support the experienced professionals by assisting them in various design and construction-related tasks while developing their practical engineering skills to help them in future career development. Engineering Intern will be engaged in activities such as (but not limited to) the following:

• Participate in preparing engineering documents such as plans, drawings, designs, reviews, and reports.

• Participate in the technical and administrative support throughout all stages of the project by executing/administering a variety of technical design transactions, preparing materials/documentation, and complying with UNOPS processes and procedures.

• Participate in regular site visits to targeted facilities for supervision purposes and/or monitor ongoing work.

• Participate in the supervision of site work conducted by Contractors. 

• Participate in contract management including taking site measurements, contract variations, QA/QC inspections, keeping site records, and health, safety, social and environmental inspections.

• Participate in project procurement matters such as preparing tender documents, tendering, contract negotiations, and awards

• Full compliance of assigned engineering activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies;.  
• Participate in design drawings and other documentation in their field of specialization.
• Participate in contract management including taking site measurements, contract variations, QA/QC inspections, keeping site records, and health, safety, and environmental inspections.

• Conduct regular site visits to investigate, supervise and/or monitor ongoing work.
• Assisting in site surveys, and preparing survey plans and reports.
• Assist in the supervision of site work conducted by Contractors. 

• Assist in reviewing contractor reports
• Assist in ensuring that all related work reporting tools and forms are in place in the field 
• Assist in the regular engineering or HSSE reporting

Training components and learning elements

The internship is a learning and working opportunity that targets graduates, both fresh and those already in the job market. The intern will assist the Project Manager efficiently and effectively with engineering-related tasks. The Interns will be exposed a practical learning and working experiences that foster the development of his/her path

Academic qualifications:

• The candidates should have graduated from a recognized engineering university or are currently enrolled in a University 
• The candidates who have graduated should have graduated a maximum of three years from the date application
• The candidate must have a BSc degree in engineering . with honors and RANKED amongst the first 50 graduates. 

• Proficiency in contemporary computer applications is required, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office tools/applications and CAD software. 

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required

• No specific experience is required for this position. 

• 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.

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.