Solar Panel Consultant

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

System Design: 

• Develop a detailed solar power system design that meets the station’s projected energy requirements.
• Incorporate solar panels, battery storage, inverters, and a backup generator into the system design.
• Ensure the design prioritises reliability, efficiency, and suitability for remote operation.
• Design a system that adheres to international standards and regulatory requirements. 

Technical Specifications and Bill of Quantities (BOQ): 

• Prepare detailed technical specifications for all components of the solar power system, including solar panels, batteries, inverters, backup generator, mounting structures, and cabling.
• Produce a BOQ with all necessary materials, including quantities, technical specifications, and estimated costs, to support supplier quotation processes.
• Establish criteria for the evaluation of potential supplier proposals. 

Documentation: 

• Provide a report detailing the design methodology, technical calculations, assumptions, and recommended components.
• Create detailed system diagrams, schematics, and layouts. 

Deliverables: 

• Deliver a comprehensive technical design for the solar power system, including backup generator integration.
• Submit a detailed BOQ for all system components.
• Compile a final report including system schematics, design methodology, and recommendations. 

MORE ABOUT OUR ARK

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability. – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.

Our People

Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organisations, journalism and the private sector.

An ARK Person Is:

Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.

Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognise out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions. 

Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.

Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.

Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions and we want to hear those of others too.

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the centre of its development and stabilisation work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.