Job ID
43627
Job Title
Technical Officer – Climate Change Mitigation
To work for
Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development
Country
Syria
City
Rakka
Field of Work
Engineering
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the area manager and technical guidance of the relevant Programme Manager(s) for Climate Change, the field technical officer will be responsible for the following tasks:
Participating in Needs Assessment & Project Concept Notes Development:
• Participate in the needs assessment processes of the targeted locations in order to identify the needed plan including the procedures, items and equipment related to electricity and renewable energies.
• Collect and analyze relevant technical, and environmental related information, data and/or statistics to support the identification of climate change mitigation priorities as well as delivery of project outcomes/outputs.
• Provide inputs for developing project documents and concept notes.
• Participate in conducting risk assessments as well as social and environmental assessments.
• Proactively engage with UNDP-led Early Recovery Sector in terms of needs assessments, joint programming; monitoring and evaluation and meetings.
• Actively liaise with local authorities, NGOs, community groups, cooperatives, civil society organizations, and local technical government entities.
Reviews and assesses technical design documents for proposed interventions;
• Prepare the BOQs, specifications, Guarantee Schedules and design documents for equipment and works related to electricity and renewable energies.
• Develop critical analysis of the required equipment and ensure that the equipment/requirement is compatible with the requirements;
• Follow up on the preparation of specifications with the respective authorities or Engineering Consultant and verify the specifications and coordinate with relevant Procurement colleague before finalizing the tender document.
• Ensure timely submission of the specifications of the required equipment in coordination and cooperation with the other teams from relevant stakeholders.
Provides effective support throughout all stages of Tendering Processes;
• Ensure that necessary supporting documentation is in place prior to issuance of tender
• Verify the specifications and coordinate with Procurement Team before initiating the procurement process;
• Respond to queries arise from procurement unit and review committees related to BoQs and technical specifications.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and respond to queries from potential national/international bidders on the technical specifications.
• Participate in Technical Review Committee meetings and review all bids against the advertised evaluation criteria and submitted technical specifications.
Provides effective support throughout all stages of Project Implementation
• Attend Kick-off meetings upon the start of project implementation.
• Monitor the physical implementation of the approved project through site visit to ensure compliance with the requirement as stated in the sign contract.
• Supervise all locations where the equipment needs to be installed and provide updates and recommendation to UNDP accordingly;
• Advice, monitor and manage the operational phase of the facilities and procured equipment on behalf of UNDP and in coordination with the respective Governorate and /or the line ministries directorates.
• Provide regular monitoring reports and inputs to the overall project progress report.
• Check materials received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets UNDP requirement and standards.
• Discuss site issues with the Contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP input.
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project actions and the operations of the outcomes.
• Checks and certify substantial progress/completion and the corresponding payments. Advice UNDP to withhold payment for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the contract documents.
• Prepare Variation Orders that impact the Contract value.
• Maintain project progress log and issue certificates, notices and instructions in consultation with UNDP to the contractor as may be required by the provisions of the contract requirements.
• Advice UNDP on the value of the works at the date of termination, in the event of the termination of the contract.
• Manage risks at the local level and inform Area Manager about any issues that would impede implementation
• Assist UNDP as expert witness in litigation arising from the development or installation of equipment.
• Ensure that the Contractor maintain safety on Site and clean the site after the completion of the rehabilitation works.
• Ensure all project documentation (progress reports, consultations, lessons learns and other technical reports, minutes of meetings, etc.) are properly maintained in hard and electronic copies in an efficient and readily accessible filing system.
Strategic partnerships and coordination with key stakeholders
• Map, identify, and prioritize potential partners, engaging in discussions and negotiations with stakeholders such as government bodies, local authorities, private sector entities, microfinance institutions (MFIs), associations, NGOs, and community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Substantively contribute to the harnessing of effective partnerships and lead the identification and onboarding process for implementing partners.
• Provide technical support to the implementing partners and act as a liaison between UNDP and the partners.
• Support the Area Manager in key operational procedures, including drafting grant and partnership agreements, processing payment requests, and handling other essential operational tasks.
• Perform any other duties related to goals and objectives as requested by the supervisor.
Participating in Needs Assessment & Project Concept Notes Development:
• Participate in the needs assessment processes of the targeted locations in order to identify the needed plan including the procedures, items and equipment related to electricity and renewable energies.
• Collect and analyze relevant technical, and environmental related information, data and/or statistics to support the identification of climate change mitigation priorities as well as delivery of project outcomes/outputs.
• Provide inputs for developing project documents and concept notes.
• Participate in conducting risk assessments as well as social and environmental assessments.
• Proactively engage with UNDP-led Early Recovery Sector in terms of needs assessments, joint programming; monitoring and evaluation and meetings.
• Actively liaise with local authorities, NGOs, community groups, cooperatives, civil society organizations, and local technical government entities.
Reviews and assesses technical design documents for proposed interventions;
• Prepare the BOQs, specifications, Guarantee Schedules and design documents for equipment and works related to electricity and renewable energies.
• Develop critical analysis of the required equipment and ensure that the equipment/requirement is compatible with the requirements;
• Follow up on the preparation of specifications with the respective authorities or Engineering Consultant and verify the specifications and coordinate with relevant Procurement colleague before finalizing the tender document.
• Ensure timely submission of the specifications of the required equipment in coordination and cooperation with the other teams from relevant stakeholders.
Provides effective support throughout all stages of Tendering Processes;
• Ensure that necessary supporting documentation is in place prior to issuance of tender
• Verify the specifications and coordinate with Procurement Team before initiating the procurement process;
• Respond to queries arise from procurement unit and review committees related to BoQs and technical specifications.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and respond to queries from potential national/international bidders on the technical specifications.
• Participate in Technical Review Committee meetings and review all bids against the advertised evaluation criteria and submitted technical specifications.
Provides effective support throughout all stages of Project Implementation
• Attend Kick-off meetings upon the start of project implementation.
• Monitor the physical implementation of the approved project through site visit to ensure compliance with the requirement as stated in the sign contract.
• Supervise all locations where the equipment needs to be installed and provide updates and recommendation to UNDP accordingly;
• Advice, monitor and manage the operational phase of the facilities and procured equipment on behalf of UNDP and in coordination with the respective Governorate and /or the line ministries directorates.
• Provide regular monitoring reports and inputs to the overall project progress report.
• Check materials received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets UNDP requirement and standards.
• Discuss site issues with the Contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP input.
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project actions and the operations of the outcomes.
• Checks and certify substantial progress/completion and the corresponding payments. Advice UNDP to withhold payment for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the contract documents.
• Prepare Variation Orders that impact the Contract value.
• Maintain project progress log and issue certificates, notices and instructions in consultation with UNDP to the contractor as may be required by the provisions of the contract requirements.
• Advice UNDP on the value of the works at the date of termination, in the event of the termination of the contract.
• Manage risks at the local level and inform Area Manager about any issues that would impede implementation
• Assist UNDP as expert witness in litigation arising from the development or installation of equipment.
• Ensure that the Contractor maintain safety on Site and clean the site after the completion of the rehabilitation works.
• Ensure all project documentation (progress reports, consultations, lessons learns and other technical reports, minutes of meetings, etc.) are properly maintained in hard and electronic copies in an efficient and readily accessible filing system.
Strategic partnerships and coordination with key stakeholders
• Map, identify, and prioritize potential partners, engaging in discussions and negotiations with stakeholders such as government bodies, local authorities, private sector entities, microfinance institutions (MFIs), associations, NGOs, and community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Substantively contribute to the harnessing of effective partnerships and lead the identification and onboarding process for implementing partners.
• Provide technical support to the implementing partners and act as a liaison between UNDP and the partners.
• Support the Area Manager in key operational procedures, including drafting grant and partnership agreements, processing payment requests, and handling other essential operational tasks.
• Perform any other duties related to goals and objectives as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
a. Minimum Education Requirements:
A master’s degree in electrical or renewable energy engineering with 5 years of post-graduate qualifying experience. OR a first-level university degree in electrical engineering or, electrical or renewable energy engineering in combination with 7 years of post-graduate qualifying experience.
b. Minimum Years of Experience required
• Minimum 7 years of extensive experience in the electrical and construction sector including Transmission & Distribution substations, overhead lines, complex construction projects and renewable energies.
• Experience in handling of tender documents for turnkey contracts, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies
• Preparation of work progress reports, daily, weekly, milestone, etc
• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaison with authorities.
• Experience in supervising rehabilitation works and managing projects.
c. Language(s) Required:
Fluency in English.
d. Required skills
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems.
e. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
• Experience in community and stakeholder engagement -especially women- will be an asset.
• Experience in the preparation of donors´ or other technical and financial reports will be an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of project management processes is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools is desirable.
• Experience with the UN system will be an asset.
a. Minimum Education Requirements:
A master’s degree in electrical or renewable energy engineering with 5 years of post-graduate qualifying experience. OR a first-level university degree in electrical engineering or, electrical or renewable energy engineering in combination with 7 years of post-graduate qualifying experience.
b. Minimum Years of Experience required
• Minimum 7 years of extensive experience in the electrical and construction sector including Transmission & Distribution substations, overhead lines, complex construction projects and renewable energies.
• Experience in handling of tender documents for turnkey contracts, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies
• Preparation of work progress reports, daily, weekly, milestone, etc
• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaison with authorities.
• Experience in supervising rehabilitation works and managing projects.
c. Language(s) Required:
Fluency in English.
d. Required skills
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems.
e. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
• Experience in community and stakeholder engagement -especially women- will be an asset.
• Experience in the preparation of donors´ or other technical and financial reports will be an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of project management processes is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools is desirable.
• Experience with the UN system will be an asset.
Salary and Benefits
TBD
About us
SOC is a privately held consulting firm based in Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. SOC specializes in providing Human Resource Management, cash distribution, conducting studies, surveys, vetting, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 17, 2025
Expiry Date
Aug 16, 2025
CV Language
English
