Is responsible for all related activities concerning rehabilitation of electrical network in camp, assessment of the situation, recommending and studying in coordination with EDL all corrective measures.
Is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the construction/maintenance site, related to electrical works, including supervising and monitoring the site contractors’ labourers and the work of subcontractors, ensuring quality, health and safety measures on site; including coordination with all bodies concerned (EDL, Municipality, Local Authorities, Donors, etc..)
Reviews locations of existing utilities/ electrical set up for possible conflict and resolves any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise in consultation with supervisor;
Checks electrical working drawings, shop drawings and as-built drawings, compared with the actual level and details of substructures, ensuring accuracy; carries out any urgent design or modification on site.
Prepares technical, financial and any such related technical reports and information as may be required by the Agency or the donor; particularly, detailed time schedules, cost and calculates time requirements and provides recommendations as appropriate;
Prepares daily, weekly and monthly progress reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing information and trends;
Reviews and checks project documents and reports about any discrepancies and deviation from site conditions; ensures that “as built” drawings are prepared properly;
Keeps site records, inspection forms, measurements tracker and monitors project progress; identifies and, if necessary, escalates problems that may affect project completion;
Valuates contractors’ executed electrical works, reviews payment requests and verifies interim and final payment certificates according to measurements of satisfactory completed works; makes comments and recommendations to supervisor;
Monitors the quality of materials used in the project; ensures that the supplied or coordinated materials by UNRWA are strictly used for the intended project and purpose; keeps accurate records of materials delivered to the site per type, quantity and date;
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Beirut
How to apply
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or/and interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.
General information
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates (If the selected candidate is internal, he has to resign). As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description