Generator Assistant (UNOPS) at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

 Purpose and Scope of Assignment 

• Under the direct supervision of Administrative Officer, the Individual Contractor will undertake the following tasks:
• Assists in working out maintenance schedules and follows up on the UNHCR and Partner generators.
• Installs, repairs, and tests electrical equipment to maintain electrical power in buildings and structures, detects shortcuts and defective connections, and restores operation of non-functioning equipment.
• Analyses electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services, or replaces electrical devices and systems to prevent overload.
• Inspects, tests, evaluates, calibrates, and updates generator systems and wiring to improve reliability and to assure stability, safety, and compliance.
• Assists in planning electrical network and installation in new offices and provides the necessary documentation, description of installations and cost estimates facilities.
• Checks installations in UNHCR premises and proposes improvements to bring the electrical installation up to an acceptable standard.
• Performs electrical installations, maintenance, and repair to keep the electrical networks in good condition.
• Assists in planning and scheduling corrective action and preventive maintenance to repair or modify defects and to maintain the operating condition of facilities and equipment.
• Assesses critical loads of power requirements to power sources and generators to determine user needs for electrical and/or backup power.
• Maintains cost, inspection, and maintenance records on generators and power systems to document maintenance work and equipment replacement.
• Prepares reports of inspections, labour, and material estimates to apprise the supervisor of conditions of property and equipment and materials needed for repairs.
• Keeps inventory of generators, spare parts, and vital electrical components
• Responds to 24-hour emergency calls to repair electrical systems.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Monitoring and Progress Controls
• Comprehensive Electrical Power Needs Assessment in the field as well as other pertinent reports are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with instructions from the supervisor.
• A work plan with budget estimates in the relevant area of operation for smooth transitioning through the entire programme cycle and financial year is developed.

Qualifications and Experience

• (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
• Secondary Education is required. 
• Technical Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical systems is an added advantage. 

Years of experience 

• For LICA 4- 1-year relevant experience with High School Diploma or Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
• Certificates and/or Licenses 
• Electrical Studies.
• Electricity.
• Electronics/Electro-Mechanics

Key Competencies 

• (Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies, or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment.  Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies).

Required:

• GB-Experience in electrical installation/maintenance.