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.