Electrical Engineer

CTG Overview    
CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:

• Staffing solutions and HR management services
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Fleet management and logistics
• Facilities management
• Sustainability and Communications Advisory
• Election monitoring and observation
• IT professional services
• Medical assistance

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Overview of Position    
Organizational context:

Our client supports the successful implementation of their partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian & development projects around the world. Their mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations (UN), governments & other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, procurement in a sustainable & efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, their vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing their partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, our client offers its partners the logistical, technical & management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure & global reach means that they can quickly respond to their partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background information: Somalia Country Office (SOCO):

Our client has been operating in Somalia since 1995. SOCO manages & coordinates a diverse portfolio across a variety of sectors, including health, rule of law, crisis recovery, security & justice. Located in Mogadishu, SOCO works with multiple partners including the governments of Somalia, bilateral & multilateral donors, UN agencies, funds & programs.

Role Objectives    
Functions / key results expected include but are not limited to:

General construction:

• Plan, coordinate electrical & street lighting work activities with the Senior Project Engineer.
• Review & approve the contractor's shop drawings, submissions for street lighting & electrical work activities.
• Take timely action to prevent potential delays & / or cost overruns that can be avoided.
• Report & recommend remedial actions regarding potential delays & / or cost overruns to the Senior Project Engineer.
• Provide supervision of project electrical work progress & quality for on time project delivery.
• Monitor contractor presence on the project site, including Bill of Quantities (BOQ) as per approved contract.
• Provide data & information about project work to the Senior Project Engineer for reporting purposes.
• Provide a monthly report to the Senior Project Engineer detailing all project matters including quality, health, safety, environmental & financial, as well as any issues relating to possible delays, cost overruns, variations & any other matter as agreed with the Senior Project Engineer.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE):

• Support the completion of HSSE plans & supporting annexes, as applicable.
• Proactively identify HSSE risks, hazards on site on a daily basis & conduct at least weekly formal HSSE site inspections.
• With the support of the Project Manager & relevant HSSE subject matter experts, identify appropriate corrective / mitigation actions to address HSSE risks & hazards identified through daily site visits, weekly site inspections, incident reports & when planning for upcoming construction activities.
• Ensure preventive / corrective actions are carried over timely, follow up on outstanding preventative, corrective actions from site inspections & incident reports
• Ensure contractor personnel, any site visitors is fully aware of HSSE risks, mitigations measures & follow our clients safety instructions.
• Timely report class 1 & 2 incidents including near misses as per our clients procedures & policies.
• Implement all other HSSE requirements including in our clients projects as required per their procedures & policies to ensure a safe working environment.

Expected output include but are not limited to:

• The effective & successful achievement of results by the Electrical Engineer directly impacts on achievement of the projects & consequently reinforces the visibility & image of our client as an effective service provider in project services, management & strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development & project services.

Impact of results:

• Demonstrate a high level of expertise & competence in an area of concentration in electrical engineering.
• Apply modern tools for implementation, research, computation, simulations, analysis & design.
• Help develop the infrastructure required to transmit, distribute electricity & related activities.

Project Reporting    

• The Electrical Engineer will report to the Project Manager.

Key Competencies    

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is required.
• Master’s degree or equivalent is an asset.
• AutoCAD certification is desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design, implementation of streetlighting electrical systems including solar systems design & implementation, preferably in the building infrastructure sector is required.
• It is expected that the Electrical Engineer is an active member in a professional engineering body with chartered recognition.
• Experience in solar power systems (on & off grid) is essential.
• Experience in areas such as intercom systems, CCTV, data (LAN), generators would be an advantage.
• Strong technical skills & expertise in electrical systems.
• Ability in electrical engineering design including solar systems essential.
• Drafting skills in Autocad or equivalent is essential.
• Full working knowledge of English & Somali is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.
• Collaborates & supports the development of others. Acts as a positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds, maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
• Reflects on experiences & modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks.
• Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner.
• Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management    

• This role will have no team management responsibility.

Further information    

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.