ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (RETAINER)

On 24 February , the military of the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, with strikes across the territory of Ukraine.
Since then, Russia’s invasion imposes a severe humanitarian and socio-economic toll, global energy and food crisis, large-scale destruction of the country's infrastructure, and disruptions in the provision of critical services and degradation of social fabrics and communities’ ties, triggering one of the world’s most significant forced displacements.
Severe attacks on energy and critical infrastructure facilities leave millions of people without electricity, water or heating supply, struggling to access water, food, health services, materials to repair homes, among others.
The continued attacks cause substantial damage to the country’s economy and agricultural production, and also affect the poorest countries worldwide.
UNOPS support to partners spans the humanitarian-development nexus from emergency response to building back better, across the housing, health, education, transport, energy and mine action sectors, through infrastructure, procurement and technical assistance / project management interventions, with the ultimate aim of supporting the country on its EU accession and in its achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNOPS implements the project REPOWER which envisages procurement of electric equipment, including but not limited to transformers, modular transformer substations, frequency converters, electric equipment for cogeneration.
The project is funded by the World Bank.
The project task is to arrange procurement of this equipment to the designated recipients, and for this task UNOPS requires the services of a technical expert.
Functional Responsibilities This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and...
This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.
Under supervision of Project Manager, the Electrical engineer shall be responsible for the  following tasks.
Quality management.
2.
Information and knowledge management.
Summary of key responsibilities.
1.
uality Management.
analyze the technical specifications for the equipment,  including the relevant Ukrainian, international technical standards and quality standards referred to in the specifications; provide inputs to the technical specifications  sign off relevant tender documentation in UNOPS procurement system provide suggested responses to the bidders’ technical requests for clarifications participate in the tender evaluation panels, analyze  the technical characteristics of the  equipment in the contracted suppliers’ bid offers, provide technical compliance evaluation, including detailed and specific comments on the reasoning behind finding the bids compliant or non-compliant with the specifications assist the PM with checking completeness and correctness of the technical documentation provided by the suppliers to the recipient at the equipment delivery  provided technical advice to UNOPS on the acceptance of the equipment in case of any deficiencies identified upon deliveries act as a point of contact for resolving quality-related issues and concerns raised by the recipients upon deliveries or in the process of equipment installation in close cooperation with the PM.
act as a point of contact for resolving quality-related issues and concerns raised by stakeholders upon deliveries or in the process of equipment installation in close collaboration with UNOPS PM.
2.
Information and Knowledge Management Train and educate project personnel on the relevant technical quality standards  - upon request Promote a culture of quality within the organization All tasks will be agreed with the Supervisor.
The Supervisor will provide timelines for each activity and time tolerance (if applicable).
The working language for the expert will be English.
The expert will be responsible for translating the required documentation from/to English/Ukrainian.
The review of the technical documentation can be done from home.
Competencies Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
Upholds organizational and ethical norms.
Maintains high standards of trustworthiness.
Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.
Collaborates and supports the development of others.
For people managers only.
Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first.
Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas.
Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them.
Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.
Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.
Performance is consistent, even under pressure.
Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks.
Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others.
Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.
Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education/Experience/Language requirements Education  Master’s degree or Post graduate studies and/...
Education  Master’s degree or Post graduate studies and/or certification in electrical engineering is required A Bachelor degree in a relevant technical domain with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree.
Work experience Minimum five (5) years of experience related to electrical engineering, testing / quality control of electrical equipment, evaluating compliance of the equipment with codes, standards, regulations and technical requirements are required.
Proficiency in the existing relevant Ukrainian and EU technical standards and legal requirements to the electrical equipment is required In-depth understanding of the technical documentation for electrical equipment is required Previous experience working with international organizations or in large-scale projects would be an asset Language requirements Certification/registration from the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction and Housing Ukraine would be an asset.
Certification/registration from the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction and Housing Ukraine would be an asset.
Fluency in Ukrainian is required.
Working knowledge of English is required.
Contract type, level and duration This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and...
This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.
Contract type.
retainer Contract level.
Local ICA Support - LICA 9 (ICS9) Contract duration.
1 year contract with max.
200 working days.
This is not a full-time job, this is consultancy and you will be paid for days you are asked to work, but no more than mentioned.
Possibility of extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link.
https://www.
nops.
rg/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.
spx Additional Information Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applic...
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.