Electrical Engineer - Part Time (Short-Term NPSA)

UNDP collaborates closely with local and central institutions to preserve, restore, conserve, and promote cultural heritage, playing an instrumental role in enhancing social inclusion, fostering intercultural dialogue, creating employment opportunities, empowering communities, expanding learning opportunities, and skill development, as well as fostering a sense of security, belonging, and tolerance.

Building on the "Cultural Heritage as a Driver for the Economic Revival of Janjevë/Janjevo" project—which focused on preserving and protecting Janjevë/Janjevo’s tangible cultural heritage to create an environment conducive to economic revival and community empowerment—UNDP, in partnership with the Embassy of Croatia in Pristina, will implement the “Rehabilitation of the Streetlights System and the Electric Grid in Janjevë/Janjevo” project. This initiative aims to enhance local infrastructure, promote safety, and support sustainable urban development.

In this context, UNDP, in collaboration with the Kosovo Electrical Distribution Service (KEDS), will design a comprehensive project for rehabilitating the streetlight system and the entire overhead electrical grid in Janjevë/Janjevo. This effort aims to provide reliable and efficient infrastructure that aligns with modern standards; enhance public safety and security through improved street lighting and a stable power supply, contributing to reduced crime rates and accidents, particularly benefiting vulnerable groups; foster economic empowerment by improving infrastructure, encouraging entrepreneurship, attracting tourism, and supporting local businesses, thus helping reduce poverty and inequality; preserve cultural heritage by protecting and revitalising historic sites and the Historic Centre, enhancing aesthetic appeal, drawing tourists, and contributing to the local economy, all while ensuring conservation for future generations; and promote sustainable urban development. 

The overall objective of the work is to provide expert technical input on the conceptual and detailed high voltage electrical engineering design for the “Rehabilitation of the Streetlights System and the Electric Grid in Janjevë/Janjevo,” implement project revisions, and supervise the on-site implementation of the project. 
The Electrical Engineer will carry out the respective tasks under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and in collaboration with the project team.

1)    Technical Review and design input

•    Review and provide technical input on the conceptual and detailed high voltage electrical engineering designs and technical specifications prepared by KEDS engineers; 
•    Prepare the BOQ and other technical specifications, including the RfQ for the procurement process;

2)    Site supervision and Quality assurance 
•    Conduct regular site visits to monitor work in alignment with technical specifications, BOQs, and project designs. 
•    Document site conditions through narrative and photographic reports and prepare sketches/drawings as needed. 
•    Coordinate with KEDS, MCYS, the Municipality of Lipjan/Lipljan, and other relevant stakeholders to schedule and conduct inspections, including a final inspection to certify completed works.

3)    Stakeholder Collaboration and Feedback 
•    Engage with the project team and stakeholders to support effective implementation and communicate technical feedback. 
•    Provide timely recommendations for corrective actions if needed to ensure work quality and compliance.

4)    Monitoring and reporting 
•    Monitor contractor compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and deadlines, and report any potential breaches to the Project Manager and Operations Team for timely action. 
•    Prepare reports on technical progress and issues for the Project Manager and Operations Team.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The Electrical Engineer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in collaboration with the project team.

Core:

Achieve Results:                           
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline 
Think Innovatively:                      
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements  
Learn Continuously:                     
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback 
Adapt with Agility:                       
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible  
Act with Determination:              
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident 
Engage and Partner:                     
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships 
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:     
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination  

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Administration & Operations - Building, facilities & office space management 
• Knowledge and ability to facilitate the renovation and upgrade of offices including review of complex engineering/architectural drawings; negotiate technical agreements to ensure fully operational building infrastructure and services; design policy & procedure (POPP) for premises and facilities including space standards; manage premises and facilities; validate financial statement notes on leasehold data 
Business Management - Communication    
• Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management     
• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management - Monitoring and Evaluation    
• Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to ensure they are being implemented effectively; ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities, programme management, and results. Ability to make independent judgments of the management and results of strategies, programmes, and activities based on set criteria and benchmarks, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of clients, both current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make independent judgments based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate clients' upcoming needs and concerns.
2030 Agenda: Planet - Climate    
• Circular economy and green economy
 

Experience:
•    Minimum of 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience, in implementation and supervision of high voltage electrical engineering projects in Kosovo is required.

Required skills:
•    Author or coauthor of at least three (3) electrical high voltage engineering project designs is required; 
•    Experience in developing BoQs, technical specifications, RfPs, and related documents for electrical construction/reconstruction/interventions/rehabilitation projects; 
•    Proven electrical engineering experience in construction, buildings and infrastructure works
•    Evidence of application for a professional licensing in the MESPI according to law NO. 08/L - 012 for Chambers of Architects and Engineers in the Field of Construction; 
•    Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, CAD, etc.)

Desired skills:
•    Proven familiarity with the UN system is an asset.
•    Experience in working for an international agency, donor organization, or NGO in the same role is a distinct advantage;  

Required Language(s) 
•    Fluency in English and Albanian or Serbian is required.
 

Post Level:                      NPSA-9
Duty station:                    Prishtinë/Priština and Janjevë/Janjevo, Kosovo (as per UNSCR 1244)
Type:                              Short Term (10 working days per month)
Expected starting date:   03 February 2025
Expected Duration:         03 February 2025 - 31 December 2025