STTA Electrical Engineer at North East Regional Initiative (NERI)

Contract Term: Short Time

Position Summary: 

The STTA Electrical Engineer will oversee electrical work in Nghar, Barkin-Ladi LGA in support of Nghar community. Specifically, the STTA Electrical Engineer will map out the locations of 30 solar-powered streetlights with a selected streetlight vendor, assess streetlight material received which the vendor will use to ensure the material is according to the Purchase Order (PO), and oversee the vendor’s work throughout installing the 30 solar-powered streetlights.   

Reporting & Supervision: 

The STTA Electrical Engineer will report to NERI’s Engineer based in Kafanchan and the NERI Operations Manager based in Abuja. The STTA Electrical Engineer will maintain consistent communications with the NERI Program Manager for Plateau.   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES 

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Travel to project site in Nghar, Barkin-Ladi LGA and communicate closely with the NERI Program Manager for Plateau.
• Conduct mapping of 30 streetlights to be installed in Nghar community in coordination with the selected streetlight vendor and community leaders under the direction of the NERI Program Manager for Plateau. The final mapping must be approved by the NERI Program Manager for Plateau.
• Conduct daily assessment of received streetlight material to ensure the material are according to the vendor’s Purchase Order (PO). Coordinate with the NERI Engineer to confirm received material.
• Oversee the vendor’s work while the vendor installs the 30 solar-powered streetlights to ensure work is on time and according to the PO.
• Draft reports, as needed and as requested, to update the NERI Engineer and NERI Program Manager for Plateau throughout implementation.
• Coordinate, as needed, with the streetlight vendor and community leaders, under the guidance of the NERI Program Manager for Plateau.

DELIVERABLES

• Final mapping of the specific locations for each streetlight.
• Weekly monitoring reports during the implementation phase.

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• A University degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5 years’ work experience. 3 years’ specific work experience as an electrician or electrical engineer.
• Knowledge of building, construction, and rehabilitation principles and design standards with sound ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Ability to take onsite measurements, perform mathematical calculations, track project budget, and record accurately.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively, and apply problem-solving skills and provide technical supervision. Ability to technical inspect structures, recognize.
• Experience in working with communities to implement grassroots development projects preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Ability to work under short deadlines and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and the ability to function well in a team.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in Hausa is preferable