Volunteer with UN Volunteers in South Sudan: Electrical Supervisor
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Applicant criteria
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
SpecialityEngineering, Other
Skills− Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. , − Team-player with good inter-personal skills., Adaptability and Flexibility
Age
- 27 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldVocational
Job locationSouth Sudan, Sudan
Needed documentsCV, Cover Letter
Deadline2023-06-27
Opportunity description
United Nations Volunteers programme is offering a volunteer opportunity in South Sudan: Electrical Supervisor.
Duration:
9 months (with possibility of extension)
Duties & responsibilities
- Installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing electrical power supply, electrical power control system
- Maintenance and installation of distribution and transmission systems including low, medium, and high voltage systems, knowledge in MV & HV transformers systems.
- Proven Knowledge and experience in renewable alternative energies “Solar Energy” with ability to carry out energy audits and systems efficiency and performance assessments in solar system.
- Supports electrical and mechanical systems including generator control systems, automation control wiring systems, troubleshooting, diagnoses, and repair of electrical and mechanical failures.
- Ensuring that all work carried out by the Unit is conducted in a professional and safe manner whilst adhering to existing UN rules and guidelines.
- Carrying out routine and preventive maintenance in all offices and camps during normal working hours.
- Managing the service contracts in the field office
- Ensuring the replacement of defective fixtures and devices before additional damage occurs to the existing network.
- Allocating the required labour to complete any given task in an optimal way without over-manning.
- The production of draft drawings and layout plans for Chief Engineer’s approval and then to ensure the approved plans are implemented in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Ensuring that any work carried out by Building Management System (BMS) does not conflict with existing UN environmental, health and safety policy.
- Ensuring that full and accurate reports are maintained on all aspects of the Unit activities.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Required experience:
- 5 years of experience in installation, repair and troubleshooting of electrical power supply, distribution, and transmission systems.
- Experience in electrical power control system, Air Conditioning Systems, Green energy (e.g., solar power generation system), and Generator electrical control system is added advantage.
- Experience in contract management and supervisory is required.
- Experience in United Nations entities or international organizations is desirable.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point) and other IT applications and office technology equipment.
- Have a valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 Heavy and light duty vehicles.
Languages:
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level:
- Technical/vocational diploma in Electrical engineering or related field.
- University degree in Electrical Engineering is an added advantage.
- Recognized and valid license to repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and install electrical power supply systems is desirable.
Required Skills:
- Accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creativity
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organizing
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Respect for diversity
- Communication
- proven interpersonal skills
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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