Local Consultant – Associate Electrical Engineer (Solar Design & Installation for ODPP & Kenya Prisons) at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Specific Tasks to be performed by the Consultant Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, UNODC ROEA, and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager—in coordination with relevant UNODC staff—the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Supervision and Installation of Solar Power Systems Oversee and ensure the successful installation of solar power systems at the following police stations:
• Buna Police Station (Wajir)
• Turbi Police Station (Marsabit)
• Eldoret Central Police Station (Uasin Gishu)
• Kisumu Central Police Station (Kisumu)
• Nakuru Central Police Station (Nakuru)
• Utheri wa Lari Police Station (Naivasha, Nakuru)

Site Assessments and Implementation of Solar Installations Conduct physical assessment visits, develop technical specifications, and ensure the successful implementation of solar power installations at:

• ODPP Office, Mpeketoni (Lamu)
• ODPP Office, Migori
• Shikusa Prison (Kakamega)
• Moyale Prison (Marsabit)
• Advisory and Technical Support Provide additional advisory and technical support to other PLEAD solar projects, including guidance on maintenance and repairs, as required.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction or other relevant discipline is required.
• A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience in electrical engineering is required.
• Experience working on solar power installations is required.
• Experience in working in Kenya and the East African Region is desirable.
• Experience in working with Kenyan justice sector actors in desirable.
• Work experience in the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable.