Electrical Engineer, Deir-ez-Zor

One year (180 Working days for the entire period)

Job Highlight

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure interventions under the NRM in Syria, providing electrical engineering expertise during design review, procurement, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and quality assurance

About the Region

The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.

Job Specific Context

The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges

Role Purpose

The Electrical Engineer applies fundamental electrical engineering concepts to gather and analyze technical data, supporting project managers and specialists in the design, supervision, and documentation of electrical systems associated with infrastructure projects, including power supply, pumping systems and solar energy systems where applicable. This role contributes to ensuring high-quality design documentation, compliance with technical requirements, and adherence to international standards and HSSE guidelines.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Design and Documentation Support

Contribute to needs assessments for electrical systems associated with potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure, including power supply systems, pumps/motors, control systems and solar PV systems.

2. Works Execution Coordination Support

Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and integrated design development through collaboration with team members.

Perform site inspection visits and prepare detailed site visit reports, identifying progress, issues, and lessons learned.

Contribute to the oversight of contract deliverables, ensuring alignment with contract terms and international standards.

Contribute to the coordination of system testing, commissioning, training, and final handover to beneficiaries

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

Contribute to ensuring contractors' compliance with Quality Management Plan, Health, Safety, Social, and Environmental (HSSE) plans, and international best practices.

Contribute to the coordination and documentation of meetings with stakeholders, preparing meeting minutes for project discussions.

Analyze project progress, identifying adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.

4. Technical Review and Quality Assurance

Prepare inputs for and review comprehensive design documentation, including design briefs, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules, applying international standards.

Contribute to the review of electrical design accuracy and suitability, identifying potential improvements and recommending practical solutions.

Contribute to ensuring all tasks meet applicable Quality Management Plan (QMP) and Quality Control (QC) standards.

Prepare high-quality AutoCAD drawings and maintain accurate site records for project documentation.

5. Administrative and