National Engineer Analyst – Electricity

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

FAO's office for Yemen is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Yemen. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level.
This position is based in FAO Representation in Aden, Yemen. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR), and the technical guidance and the direct supervision of the Construction Engineer Specialist.

Technical Focus

The National Engineer Analyst – Electricity will be responsible for the planning, design, technical review of all electrical, solar power, HVAC, low-current, mechanical, and safety systems for FAO projects across various programmes, as well as FAO offices and guesthouses. The incumbent ensures that all systems are designed and implemented in accordance with international standards, FAO technical guidelines, and safety requirements,

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the analysis and review of electrical, solar power, HVAC, and electromechanical systems, including load calculations, wiring layouts, and emergency/backup power configurations, under the guidance of the Construction Engineer Specialist.
• Assist in preparation and validation of low-current system designs, such as CCTV, fire alarm/suppression, public address, and access-control systems.
• Support in preparation of BoQs, cost estimates, and technical specifications for all electrical, HVAC, solar, and low-current components of FAO projects.
• Support site inspections and monitor the implementation to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Assist in reviewing the delivered materials for quality and conformity with technical specifications.
• Support in review contractors’ payment certificates, verify executed quantities, and provide technical certification.
• Contribute to technical assessments of electrical, solar, HVAC, and low-current systems in FAO offices and guesthouses and recommend upgrades or corrective actions, under the guidance of the Construction Engineer Specialist.
• Work closely with Construction Engineer Specialist to provide technical support to construction engineers, procurement teams, and contractors.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in electrical and electromechanical engineering.
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic.
• National of Yemen.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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