Job Description
Background Information - Job-specific
The ongoing conflict has caused significant disruptions to the supply chain and to the overall availability of services. In light of the reduced or even absent provision of public services, communities have been affected by disease and environmental degradation. Physical damage to infrastructure including roads, municipal services, water and sanitation and enegy. The lack of functionality in one sector often spills over into other sectors with significant consequences on both the access to, and quality of services, that are often interrelated.
UNOPS is undertaking a multi-sectorial engagement aims at restoring urban services mainly in energy, urban roads, water and sanitation (WASH), municipality services in targeted cities in Yemen using an integrated approach.
UNOPS is seeking to recruit a qualified local specialist with experience in renewable solar energy solutions to support solar initiatives in Yemen.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the renewable energy specialist provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the energy provision programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in research, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while adapting to organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of UNOPS’ energy-related results in Yemen.
1- Stakeholder Management:
- Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.
- Assist in the development/establishment of off-grid energy solutions -related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of energy sector needs and priorities.
- Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/ documentations, complying with UNOPS processes to support progress towards the off-grid energy solutions in Yemen.
- Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval processes.
2- Programme coordination, monitoring and reporting
- Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/ share information on implementation issues, suggest solutions on routine implementation of relevant projects and alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decision.
- Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference.
- Contribute to UNOPS risk assessment and risk management processes in Yemen by supporting relevant project teams in indetifying and mitigating risks asssciated with solar interventions.
- Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations based on regulations/procedures and donor commitments with standards of accountability and integrity.
- Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders.
- Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure proper resolution.
3- Technical and operational support for programme implementation
- Undertake field visits and surveys, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders. Report critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems to supervisor, for timely action.
- Support the project team/s in the design, development, implementation, management and monitoring of renewable interventions, as needed.
- Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, relevant clusters, UN and other office partners including donors on the application and understanding of UNOPS policies, strategies, processes and best practices in off-grid energy solutions to support programme implementation
Education
- An advanced university degree (M./Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from a reputable University with specific study in Energy System is required with 7 years of experience.
- A first level university degree (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from a reputable University with 10 years of experience is required.
Experience
- University degree with demonstranted experience and practical knowledge of off-grid renewable energy, preferably solar PV systems is required;
- Additional relevant postgraduate courses in renewable energy or related field will be a strong asset;
- Familiarity with Yemeni off-grid and solar PV market and sector is required;
- At least 10 years of progressive management and technical experience in design, development, implementation and procurement of solar systems in Yemen is required;
- At least 3 years of experience required in business anlaysis, feasibility studies and resource assessment for solar PV projects is required;
- Experience in international cooperation technical assistance highly desirable;
- Strong communication, coordination and organizational skills required;
- Willingness to travel regularly (outside and inside Yemen) is required;
- Excellent knowledge of English and Arab language is required;
- Ability to work under pressure and work with culturally diverse team of local and international members;
- Experience with donors in the field of energy sector highly desirable.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience required in battery based systems and energy storage solutions;
- Previous experience with UN/ international organizations is an asset;
- Experience in handling World Bank funded projects in Yemen is desired
About the Organization
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
