Volunteer Opportunity from UNV: Renewable Energy (RE) Engineer in Lebanon
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityEngineering
Skillsinterpersonal skills, مهارات التنظيم, مهارات حاسوبية، وكفاءة استخدام Word و Excel و PowerPoint, Adaptability and Flexibility, القدرة على التكيف والمرونه, Organizing skills, Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), مهارات التعامل مع الأخرين
Age
- 18 - 26
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldNature and Environment, Engineering and Architecture
Job locationLebanon
Needed documentsMotivation Letter
Deadline2023-08-30
Opportunity description
UNV offers a volunteer opportunity in Lebanon, it announces its need for the efforts of one volunteer for the position of renewable energy (RE) engineer starting from 01/09/2023 for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Duties & responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Support UNICEF Lebanon to incorporate renewable energy systems and to implement sustainable and energy-efficient projects.
- Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders engaged in the renewable energy sector in the country including different ministries and government agencies, NGOs, and national/international suppliers, installers.
- Coordinate with UNICEF Global Teams: Supply Division, PG Health, and Regional Office to align the country's efforts on RE projects with global strategy.
- Assist in the drafting of RE proposals, the definition of RE activities, budgets, and timelines.
- The study should identify the sites with the most need of solar energy intervention with the possibility of having the highest impact on health/education service delivery.
- Conduct site assessments for solar feasibility and estimate energy and power demand resulting in solar PV system sizing.
- Assist the Supply team during the solicitation processes of RE projects.
- Assist in the development and management of RE data gathering systems and remote monitoring tools exploring the last online and offline applications and software available and operational in the country.
- Assist in the revision of plans and specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
Perform/review PV system modeling, simulation, and analysis. - Develop SOP (standard operation procedures), including quality/safety standards for solar installations.
- Determine operational methods.
- Assist suppliers ‘during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, and performance monitoring.
- Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
- Assist with the preparation/revision of operation and maintenance manuals and training modules.
- Assist the organization and coordination of technical project meetings.
- Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or module installation; provide technical direction and correcting activity of key test sites.
- Assess feasible and sustainable solutions to ensure maintenance services.
- Ensure regular project reporting.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Master's degree or equivalent in Renewable Energy.
- Fluent in English.
- Creativity and adaptability and flexibility.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- 1 year of experience in the Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineer field.
- Understanding of solar module manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, and materials.
- Knowledge of PV module reliability testing, compliance testing, and certification.
- Experience with Solar PV system designing software such as PVsyst, Homer, and Helioscope.
- Extensive AutoCAD experience drafting 1 and 3-line electrical diagrams.
- Proficient with an understanding of NEC code, CEC, building codes, structural codes, etc.
- Experience with site data collection, monitoring, and database management.
- Experience with grid-connected distribution such as generator, UPS, or battery systems.
- Experience with Solar Energy systems other than Solar PV.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency and energy conservation concepts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including communities and local authorities.
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet.
About the United Nations Volunteers(UNV):
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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