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ENGINEER PLANNING – OFF GRID SYSTEMS
Energy, Lusaka, Zambia
To undertake the planning of off grid renewable energy projects in order to facilitate increased access to electricity by rural dwellers.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reporting To: Senior Engineer Planning – Off Grid Systems
Interacts With: Internal and External Contacts

JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Technical Appraisal – Undertakes effectively the technical appraisal of off grid renewable energy projects in order to facilitate project identification.
Site Assessment and Selection – Undertakes effectively the assessment and selection of project sites in order to facilitate the commencement of projects.
Project Planning – Undertakes effectively the planning of off grid renewable energy projects in order to guide programme implementation
Infrastructure Design – Undertakes effectively the design of infrastructure of off grid renewable energy projects in order to ensure they meet organisational standards and objectives.
Technical Standards – Undertakes effectively the development and monitoring of technical standards for off grid renewable energy projects in order to ensure compliance to set standards.
Project Tender Specifications – Undertakes effectively the preparation of technical specifications for the tender of off grid renewable energy projects in order to facilitate conformity to expected standards.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment – Undertakes effectively the coordination of environmental and social needs assessment of off grid renewable energy projects in order to facilitate contribution to sustainable development.
Quality Management Systems – Undertakes effectively the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems in order to ensure compliance to set standards.
Risk Management – Undertakes effectively the preparation and updating of the sectional risk register in order to ensure effective management of risk.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Experience: 6 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent
Software: Computer literate
Knowledge Of: Planning of off grid renewable energy projects
Skills To: Interpersonal, Emotional Intelligence, Confidentiality, Integrity, Analytical
Ability To: Write analytical and technical reports, communicate effectively in English and make technical decisions
Other Requirements: Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

ORGANISATION
Industry: Energy
Culture: Professional
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Any

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Employment: Permanent
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Remuneration: Negotiable