Electrical Engineer, Homs, Syria

One year - Total of 180 working day for the entre period

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

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

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.

The Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM) programme in Syria is funded by the European Union and managed by UNOPS. The programme aims to strengthen resilience and support sustainable and inclusive recovery through an integrated, conflict-sensitive and area-based approach. Its current focus locations include Haritan and Andan in Aleppo Governorate, Az-Zabadani in Rural Damascus, and Al-Qusayr in Homs Governorate.

Under its infrastructure component, the NRM supports the rehabilitation of potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure identified as critical for sustainable recovery, return and livelihood restoration. The incumbent will provide discipline-specific technical support to the assessment, design review, procurement and implementation of relevant NRM infrastructure interventions, including construction supervision, quality assurance, testing, commissioning and handover, as applicable

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

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.

Contribute to the preparation, verification and review of electrical systems, including power supply, transformers, generators, motors, control panels, protection, cabling, earthing and solar PV systems, medium/low voltage distribution . .

Prepare inputs for and review Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimations, design calculations, and drawings.

Contribute to the preparation of tender documents and the evaluation of proposals for consultancy, supply, and construction works.

Analyze electrical and solar energy designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and international standards.

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) pl