The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is hiring an Engineer, Electrical in Nairobi, Kenya. The P4 role supports electrical engineering design and construction for the UNON Conference Facilities Project.
Job Summary
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) |
| Position | Engineer, Electrical |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Grade | P4 |
| Duration | 364 days |
| Experience | Minimum 7 years |
| Language | English |
About UNON
The United Nations Office at Nairobi is the UN headquarters in Africa. It provides administrative, security, conference and information services to UN entities and other offices in Kenya.
The position is based in UNON’s Design and Construction Section.
Available Position
The Engineer, Electrical will advise on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major electrical systems for the Conference Facilities Project.
Key duties include:
- Reviewing electrical designs, specifications and project proposals.
- Assessing technical feasibility, costs and engineering requirements.
- Reviewing drawings, reports, invoices and project cost documents.
- Monitoring reports from design consultants and contractors.
- Providing solutions to complex electrical engineering problems.
- Advising on power loads, electrical safety and energy efficiency.
- Supporting Building Management Systems and related infrastructure.
- Leading technical work on critical design and construction issues.
- Providing engineering advice during planning missions and meetings.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- A first university degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
- At least seven years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
- Experience with large-scale construction or renovation projects.
- Experience in electrical design and construction management is desirable.
- Experience with Building Management Systems is desirable.
- Experience with solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems is desirable.
- English proficiency at UN Level II.
Applicants should provide details of relevant projects, including their scale, duration, role and responsibilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the United Nations Inspira recruitment platform. Applicants should complete their profiles and provide accurate information about their qualifications and professional experience.
The UN encourages candidates to apply early and follow the instructions provided in Inspira.
Conclusion
The UNON Engineer, Electrical position is a 364-day P4 opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer in Nairobi. Candidates with large-scale construction, electrical design and project management experience can apply through the UN Inspira platform.
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