Electrical Engineer

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency.  At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services. 

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need. 



Project Information

The UNFPA country office in Afghanistan owns office premises and guesthouse accommodation located within the UNOCA Compound in Kabul. As a result of significant growth in the country programme and the staff population, both the office premises and guesthouse accommodation have become inadequate.

The Electrical Engineer is a member of the UNFPA project team under the direct supervision of the project manager, the Electrical Engineer need to support with the, monitoring, and implementation support related to two-story + basement office building and two number of 2 story + basement  accommodation buildings including rehabilitation of existing one story main office building and existing two story accommodation building of the UNFPA to project team. 

and coordinates the day-to-day relevant technical design calculation and construction activities across all projects under the UNFPA engagement, in coordination with relevant team members. 

The Electrical Engineer assists with ensuring that all the Electrical design and calculation for the electrical system  are in accordance with local and international policies, guidelines, standards and specifications applicable, 

The Electrical Engineer is obliged to comply with quality assurance and quality control requirements, occupational health and safety as well as environmental management standards on site. The Electrical Engineer will be based in Kabul initially and is expected to travel frequently across all project sites, as required. 

Key Functions

Under the overall guidance and direction of the UNFPA Project Manager, and in close coordination with the UNFPA Project staff, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible to support efficient and effective delivery of electrical engineering related work packages and products. In performing her/his work, the incumbent will promote a client, quality, and results-oriented approach to ensure consistent and efficient progress. 

Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide input and assist in reviewing electrical designs carried out by external consultants/contractors for the buildings constructed under AFCO program. 

• Support with the inspections of the buildings being constructed, and the assessment of the current situation with the electrical systems, and contribute to design suitable upgrades/replacement of existing electrical systems to meet the local and international standards and specifications applicable, 

• Assist in the preparation of quality control and quality assurance documentation related to electrical engineering work for new buildings and buildings to be refurbished.

• Assist the Project Managers in the preparation of bidding documents for new projects.

• Assist in oversight of on-site work carried out by contractors closely to ensure quality of the work is monitored and controlled as per specification requirements.

• Prepare and submit for review the periodic progress reports to the Project Manager at intervals agreed upon. 

• Ensure all design and construction of electrical work is carried out in accordance with and in compliance with industry standards and international best practice energy efficiency principles, standards, guidelines and specification.

• Assist the Project Managers in the preparation of various project reports where necessary.

• Engage in the project evaluation process by identifying and highlighting project-related challenges, actively participating in a continuous improvement cycle.

• Contribute to the dissemination and exchange of best practices and lessons learned to enhance development planning and knowledge development.

• Participate in relevant Communities of Practice, fostering interaction with fellow Engineers and the broader Engineering community to share case studies, lessons learned, and best practices through the Knowledge System.

• Provide constructive feedback to Practice Leads on policies and supporting guidelines, with the goal of continuously enhancing UNOPS policies.

A.  Education

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field with additional two (2) years of relevant work experience is required. 

• An advanced (Master or equivalent) university degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field may substitute for additional years of experience.

• A professional certificate in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field will be an advantage.

B. Work Experience 

• At least2 years experience (with a Bachelor’s degree) in design and construction of electrical systems related to building construction is required

• A minimum 2 years experience in electrical system design for new buildings and building refurbishments is required

• Proficient in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Auto Cad and 3D) and experience in handling web-based management systems.

• Knowledge of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations preferred.

C.  Languages

• Excellent knowledge of both written and oral English and Dari/Pashto is required.

• 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.