1. Organizational Context
The Electrician will function under direct supervision of the Admin Officer assisting him/her in General Electrical installation, maintenance and other electrical related matters of the Sub Office under area of responsibility (AOR). Incumbent will have close working relationship and coordination with ICT and other Administrative staff-related services in UNHCR Sub Office Gambella.
2. Nature of the Position
UNHCR Sub Office Gambella is covering the Sub Office of Gambella, Field Office of Pugnido and Field Unit of Dimma. In terms of energy, Gambella Sub Office (old and new compound) is the one combining Grid and Generator (as backup) sources of energy, others are using Generators only. For Gambella, the power consumption is estimated to 1,500 KWh/day during working days and 600 KWh/day during weekends for Pugnido 700KWh/day during working days and 600 KWh/day during the weekends and for Dimma 600KWh/days during working days and 250KWh/day during the weekend.
The operation is run by different types of Generators with different power rates: 2x275KVA in Gambella new Office,3x100KVA in Pugnido and 2x100KVA in Dimma all operated automatically from ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch).
Except connecting Pugnido and Dimma Offices to grid, UNHCR in Gambella Region is planned to go green with Solar System. In addition to energy sources that require qualified technicians to maintain them, there are many other equipment such as Air conditioners, cooking machines, lights etc... that require professional installation and maintenance.
3. Accountability
The incumbent is responsible for maintenance, repair, overhaul, and rebuilding of diesel generators and other electrical appliances within the premises of UNHCR. S/he is also expected to apply and ensure adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or power tools and equipment of the building and maintenance trade.
4. Responsibility
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Core Competencies: