ENGINEER, Electrical (Duration 364 days)

### Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This position is located at the Design and Construction Section in United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). The Project Engineer, Electrical reports to the Chief, Design and Construction Section for the UNON Conference Facilities Project (CFP), Division of Administrative Services, UNON and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Chief, Design and Construction Section, the Engineer analyzes and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major electrical engineering systems and facilities, including main power substations, low/high voltage distribution networks, lighting and low current systems, building management systems (BMS), and related installations needed for the project. ### Responsibilities • Analyzes and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major electrical systems and building automation facilities such as power distribution networks, lighting, building management systems (BMS), emergency power installations, and related infrastructure needed for the project. • Evaluates, reviews and revises project documents, and analyzes design specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost. • Reviews and submits for approval of the Chief, Design and Construction Section technical design drawings and specifications, owner's reports, monthly design and construction invoices, master cost breakdowns, general conditions estimates, and labor cost reports. • Reviews and approves weekly and monthly project reports from project design consultants and contractors. • Recommends solutions to unusual engineering problems. • Conducts technical studies on engineering topics, developing guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of programs and facilities. • Provides technical inputs regarding engineering design issues affecting proposed structures, taking into account such factors as estimated power load, electrical safety, energy efficiency, integration of BMS networks, temperature fluctuations, and nature of electronic/electrical materials to be used. • Keeps abreast, through relevant engineering literature, of significant trends and the development of improved methods and equipment. • Leads efforts of team studying critical problems relating to design or construction of systems and facilities. Makes recommendations for resolution of problems in specialized areas. • Participates in planning missions, serving as technical adviser to committees or international meetings. • Performs other related duties as required. ### Competencies • PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise. Is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. ### Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. ### Job - Specific Qualification Not available. ### Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering or a related field involving large-scale construction or renovation projects is required. Applicants must demonstrate relevant project experience by providing details of project name, type, scale, duration, job title, and specific roles and responsibilities showing how they meet this requirement. Experience in both construction management and design within the electrical engineering field on large-scale building construction projects is desirable. Applicants should provide details of relevant projects, including project name, type, scale, duration, job title, and specific responsibilities in both design and construction management aspects to demonstrating how this experience is criterion. Experience in design review or construction management for Building Management Systems (BMS) is desirable. Applicants should provide details of relevant projects, including project name, type, and specific roles and responsibilities in BMS design review and/or construction management, demonstrating how their experience meets this criterion. Experience in the design review or construction management of solar PV power generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is desirable. Applicants should provide details of relevant projects, including project name, size of the solar PV and BESS installations, and specific roles and responsibilities in design review and/or construction management, demonstrating how their experience meets this criterion. ### Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. 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