Electrical Engineer

### General Information Position Title Electrical Engineer Job Category Engineer Duty Station(s) Lattakia, Tartous Seniority Level Associate ICS Level ICS 08 Contract Type ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer Contract Level LICA 8 Posting Start Date 20-Sep-2026 Posting End Date 04-Oct-2026 Duration One year - 180 working days for the entire period ### Job Highlight This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure interventions under the NRM in Syria, providing electrical engineering expertise during design review, procurement, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and quality assurance. ### About the Region The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges ### About the Country/Multi-Country Office Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings. ### Job Specific Context The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges ### Role Purpose The Electrical Engineer applies fundamental electrical engineering concepts to gather and analyze technical data, supporting project managers and specialists in the design, supervision, and documentation of electrical systems associated with infrastructure projects, including power supply, pumping systems and solar energy systems where applicable.  This role contributes to ensuring high-quality design documentation, compliance with technical requirements, and adherence to international standards and HSSE guidelines ### Functions / Key Results Expected 1. Design and Documentation Support - Contribute to needs assessments for electrical systems associated with potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure, including power supply systems, pumps/motors, control systems and solar PV systems. - Contribute to the preparation, verification  and review of electrical  systems, including power supply, transformers, generators, motors, control panels, protection, cabling, earthing and solar PV systems, medium/low voltage distribution . . - Prepare inputs for and review Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimations, design calculations, and drawings. - Contribute to the preparation of tender documents and the evaluation of proposals for consultancy, supply, and construction works. - Analyze electrical and solar energy designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and international standards. 2.Works Execution Coordination Support - Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and integrated design development through collaboration with team members. - Perform site inspection visits and prepare detailed site visit reports, identifying progress, issues, and lessons learned. - Contribute to the oversight of contract deliverables, ensuring alignment with contract terms and international standards. - Contribute to the coordination of system testing, commissioning, training, and final handover to beneficiaries 3.Monitoring and Progress Controls - Contribute to ensuring contractors' compliance with Quality Management Plan, Health, Safety, Social, and Environmental (HSSE) plans, and international best practices. - Contribute to the coordination and documentation of meetings with stakeholders, preparing meeting minutes for project discussions. - Analyze project progress, identifying adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards. 4.Technical Review and Quality Assurance - Prepare inputs for and review comprehensive design documentation, including design briefs, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules, applying international standards. - Contribute to the review of electrical design accuracy and suitability, identifying potential improvements and recommending practical solutions. - Contribute to ensuring all tasks meet applicable Quality Management Plan (QMP) and Quality Control (QC) standards. - Prepare high-quality AutoCAD drawings and maintain accurate site records for project documentation. 5.Administrative and Documentation Tasks - Contribute to the archiving and management of design and engineering documentation for electrical and solar energy systems. - Contribute to maintaining organized records, ensuring timely scheduling and tracking of project tasks. - Prepare inputs for periodic progress reports, highlighting work achievements, challenges, and recommendations. Final Product - PSEAH measures are implemented throughout the project implementation, as per the country PSEAH action plan. Deliver delegated tasks by the supervisor on time and as per the required cost and quality parameters. Ensure that projects design and construction are prepared and performed with high quality, while observing the applicable local, international and UN standards and ensure adherence to relevant Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures and Protection against Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassmentt ### Skills AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing ### Competencies Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational 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 requi