Electrical Engineer

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

The Electrical Engineer Specialist will be part of the management Services Unit, working in close collaboration with the Country Office Engineering Unit. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and Maintaining safe and Efficient electrical systems across various client’s projects and facilities in South Sudan. The incumbent will coordinate with service providers, participate in assessment missions, and follow established procedures to meet our client’s infrastructural and operational needs.

Objectives:

Electrical Systems Design and implementation: Design and Maintain efficient, safe electrical systems for client’s projects and facilities across South Sudan, ensuring alignment with client’s standards and policies.

Engineering Expertise and Project Management: Provide expert technical guidance in project management, leveraging best practices, standards, and analysis of project proposals to aid in effective decision-making, project design, and implementation.

Role objectives

Key Responsibilities:

1. Electrical Design and Assessment

• Conduct assessments and develop preliminary or detailed designs for electrical installations, complete with business cases, calculations, and technical drawings.

• Execute design and implementation in line with the client’s Construction Manual, ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines.

• Prepare recommendations for improvements in facility safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

• Establish and oversee the installation and commissioning of electrical systems, maintain project performance monitoring, evaluating and reporting procedures, up to project completion.

2. Budgeting, Reporting and Cost Estimation

• Develop project budgets and accurate cost estimates for the installation of electrical systems within client’s Projects.

• Contribute to timely, data-informed reporting reporting on outputs to facilitate decision-making and project adjustments.

3. Procurement and Tender Preparation

• Provide technical expertise during the procurement process, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and requirements.

• Assemble tender packages, including scope of work, bill of quantities, evaluation criteria, and contract documents for electrical installations.

4. Stakeholder Liaison and Coordination

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical updates and reports on project progress to stakeholders as requested.

5. Project Supervision and Quality Assurance

• Supervise electrical installation works, providing guidance to contractors and consulting firms.

• Establish and oversee the installation and commissioning pf electrical systems, ensuring project performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting up to project completion.

• Conduct quality assurance inspections during both design and implementation phases to uphold client’s standards.

6. Technical Support and Documentation

• Utilize CAD software and other engineering tools to produce accurate design and project documentation.

• Maintain a record of project performance and outcomes, contributing to lessons learned for future infrastructure improvements.

7. Additional Duties

• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support client’s objectives in South Sudan.

Project reporting

The Electrical
Engineer Specialist will be part of the management Services Unit, working in
close collaboration with the Country Office Engineering Unit.

Key competencies

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, other engineering software and MS Office

• Advanced writing and verbal communication skills in English

• Strong understanding of safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability practices

Competencies:

• Strong project management skills and customer service orientation.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention detail

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and high-paced environment

Team management

The Electrical
Engineer Specialist will be part of the management Services Unit, working in
close collaboration with the Country Office Engineering Unit.

Further information

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

Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.