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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, Care.

How can you make a difference? 

Objective:

The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide technical oversight and follow-up on the implementation, functionality, and sustainability of 70 solar stations across nine governorates. The Engineer will ensure that all installations comply with safety standards, contractual agreements, and project timelines while addressing any challenges that may arise during execution.

Methodology:

The Engineer will adopt a structured approach to project monitoring, including:

• Site Visits: Conducting regular inspections to assess progress, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Technical Reviews: Ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with contractors, government entities, and local authorities for effective project execution.
• Reporting & Documentation: Providing detailed progress reports, identifying challenges, and recommending solutions.
• Capacity Building: supervision the training for Government teams by the contractor team on maintenance and sustainability practices for the installed solar systems.
• Final validation of the system

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:

-Conducting regular site visits to monitor the installation and commissioning of solar systems.

-Ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.

-Supervising the contractor's training of government teams on maintenance and sustainability practices for the installed solar systems.

-Coordinating with contractors, government entities, and local authorities for effective project execution.

-Providing detailed progress reports, identifying challenges, and recommending solutions.

-Overseeing the final testing, grid connection, and handover of the solar systems to the governmental entities.

-Supporting the training of engineers and technicians on solar system operation, maintenance, and monitoring.

 Deliverables and Timelines: The consultancy will follow the contractor's installation schedule, with payments linked to milestones:

Conditions of work:

• The consultant will work under the supervision of UNICEF's designated WASH officer.
• Frequent travel to the nine governorates is required for site visits and monitoring.
• The consultant must have their own laptop and communication tools.
• All deliverables must be submitted as reports in English.
• Safety measures and technical compliance must be strictly followed.
• This task is not office based, so neither office space nor ICT support will be provided

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

-Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering from a recognized institution.

-Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in solar energy system installation, commissioning, and project supervision.

-Proven track record in quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and technical evaluation of solar projects.

-Strong communication and coordination skills with experience in working alongside government entities and contractors.

-Proficient in English and Arabic, with good communication and technical writing skills

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

 To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.