Electro-Mechanical Engineer – French Speaking Retainer

The Electro-Mechanical Engineer French speaking retainer will work as part of the Technical Services Unit peer review stream reviewing infrastructure design packages prepared in French.  S/he will conduct reviews, act as the focal point occasionally for multidisciplinary reviews in conjunction with a network of specialist consultant (retainer) personnel.  S/he will be familiar with UNOPS’s infrastructure review processes, codes typically used in Africa and an excellent communicator in French.

Specific tasks are outlined below:
a. Technical and Quality Assurance

• Apply knowledge of relevant codes and good practice in analyzing packages of information to produce high quality reviews of proposed electro-mechanical works (drawings, calculations, specifications, bills of quantity)
• Clearly communicate review findings in writing, and verbally when required
• Conduct reviews with due regard for current innovations, passive design and energy efficiency imperatives, and pragmatic applications of maintenance in developing country setting, particularly rural or unsophisticated environments
• Liaising with other disciplines to harmonize overall reviews
• Review in a robust, and proportionate manner, exercising professional judgment to prioritize matters of life safety and functionality
• Any other duties assigned by the Technical Services Unit (TSU) peer review stream lead or the TSU Manager.

b. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

• Coordination of reviewers in the instance where s/he is appointed as the focal point for a review by the supervisor

• Identify specialist expertise that may be required

• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure coherent reports

• Regular liaison with services engineers on topical matters, including in HQ and other review centres.

• Technical/Professional Diploma in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.

• Bachelor of the Science in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is desired. 

• Advanced degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is an added advantage.

Professional Registration

• Full member status registration with a recognized professional built environment body is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in designing, preparing drawings, specifications, calculations and BOQs for electrical or mechanical systems is required.  

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in infrastructure engineering design is required.

• Familiarity with electrical installations and infrastructure, Air conditioning and ventilation systems, Water supply and drainage systems, Firefighting systems, Lift installations, Solar installations and Gas distribution systems is an added advantage.  

• Minimum one year’s experience in peer reviewing proposed electrical / mechanical installations in a developing context is desirable.

• Proficiency in the use of google suite is required

Language Requirements

• Full working knowledge of English and French is required.
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.