The Electrical and Energy Management Specialist position is a newly created short-term role which is needed due to the challenge of electrical malfunctioning and failure within the MdM mission, particularly in Maiduguri and Damboa, and the plan for solarization of all base locations under MdM Eco Responsibility Fund.
The post-holder will carry out Electrical Assessments and ensure standard electrification upgrade.
The post-holder will also ensure the implementation, training and management of the solarization project (clean energy transition).
These objectives will be carried out in accordance with MdM protocols, standards and procedures to ensure the optimal functioning of the electrical infrastructures and the solarization project.
Hierarchical link: Logistics Coordinator
Travel requirement: Field visits to base locations for assessment and implementation of project.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- He/She supervises the skilled daily workers, and external sub-contractors (service providers) responsible for electrical rehabilitation and implementation of the solarization project.
Electrical Rehabilitation
- He/She oversees the electrical rehabilitation work at the different base locations with particular focus on electrical re-assessment and safety of electrical installations while working under the hierarchical supervision of the Mission Logistics Coordinator and base Logistics Mangers.
Solarization Project (clean energy transition)
- He/She is responsible for the review of Solar Installation Feasibility Study, HVAC and insulation Feasibility Study, Installation of energy metering systems and progressive deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (partial and full coverage).
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES:
Electrical Rehabilitation
- Review electrical safety assessment and diagnosis studies for all base locations and update to align with present challenges.
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for identified electrical challenges across all base locations.
- Identify, assess and coordinate local electricians, monitoring the quality of their work, services and supplies
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting, repairs and system optimization, ensuring timely resolution of identified electrical issues.
- Supervise the electrical rehabilitation work, ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality and safety requirements, conduct performance verification commissioning and acceptance tests, manage punch-list items and defect rectification processes, and validate final handover after closure of all reservations.
Solarization Project (Clean energy transition)
- Review Solar Installation Feasibility Study for all base locations and HVAC and insulation Feasibility Study for all base locations with pharmacy warehouse and standardize.
- Conduct energy assessments, site surveys, feasibility studies and load analyses to identify needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
- Design and size solar PV, battery storage and hybrid power systems, including the selection and sizing of appropriate system components.
- Prepare technical drawings, system layouts, BoQs, technical specifications and cost estimates for the solarization project.
- Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning and final acceptance of photovoltaic and hybrid energy systems. Ensure compliance with engineering designs, technical specifications and safety standards, conduct performance verification commissioning and acceptance tests, manage punch-list items and defect rectification processes, and validate final handover after closure of all reservations.
- Inspect and monitor the condition and performance of energy installations and equipment, identifying faults, risks and required interventions.
- Ensure effective operation of integrated solar, battery, generator and grid systems, where applicable, to maintain reliable power supply.
- Supervise the energy metering installation, insulation and passive cooling of pharmacy warehouses' and partial/whole solar installation across all base locations with approved designs, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
- Manage energy-related equipment, tools, spare parts and consumables, including stock monitoring and procurement requirements.
- Provide technical advice to managers and field teams, proposing practical solutions and prioritizing interventions based on operational needs.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting, repairs and system optimization, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
- Train and mentor field teams and technicians on electrical awareness of electrical risk, on safe operation, on basic troubleshooting and on routine maintenance of electrical and energy installations.
- Design and display the start/stop procedures of the equipment (groups, ...)
- Design with the logistician and display an hourly schedule of use of equipment adapted to the energy sources and the energy efficiency optimization;
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for electrical and energy systems across all base locations.
- Promote energy efficiency and responsible energy use, supporting measures to reduce consumption, operating costs and dependence on diesel generators.
- Identifying, defining and implementing solutions and strategies that reduce the environmental footprint of the electrical installations (and HVAC if relevant) in the mission/projects. These strategies englobe not only technical solutions but also how the electrical installations are used, maintained and managed. The main objective of reducing the environmental footprint entails energy efficiency, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, proper waste management and the use of sustainable and adapted solutions according to the context.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical records, including drawings, asset registers, maintenance records, energy assessments, consumption data and intervention reports.
Provide regular technical reports and recommendations to management and deliver technical support to field locations as required.
- Study and Design of Pharmacy and temperature-controlled room thermally isolated and electrified according to the climatic context;
- Minimum Bachelor's degree (BAC+3) in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering or a related field and or Higher National Diploma (HND) in technical field of Electrical and Energy aspects.
- Registration or graduation path toward the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and active affiliation with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE);
- Minimum 5 years of experience at national level project implementation position in a humanitarian / recovery context;
- Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities in the concerning specialty (Electrical and Energy).
- Desirable previous experience with INGOs and working experience in remote or developing locations.
- Experience in designing, drawing, installing, operating and maintaining electrical and energy systems.
- Practical experience on drawing a proper electrical single line diagram.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of energy conservation measures.
- Knowledge of power systems analysis and design.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies.
- Proficiency in project management.
Desirable Knowledge and Skills
- Autonomy, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Excellent organizational capacity.
- Good resilience under stress and pressure.
- Very good research and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office and Excel is desired
- Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively, including ability to prepare reports, make presentations (able to produce comprehensive situation reporting)
- Full command in writing, reading and speaking of English, Hausa, and Kanuri
- Good intuition skill is desired
- Experience of working effectively in complex security environments
- Experienced and knowledgeable in security/safety-related subjects, threat/risk assessment, strong representation and negotiating skills, security management, networking and personal and organizational security awareness
- Be proactive in improving skills by keeping up to date with new / latest developments in safety and security operations procedures
Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM's work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions.
The employee shall respect Médecins du Monde - France's schedule and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for National Staff and is expected to be available anytime in order to answer to an emergency situation and be flexible and available beyond normal working hours if requested.
This Job Description can be modified according to changes in MDM activities or in the context. It can be amended at any time after mutual consultation, in order to fit the requirements of the programs.
- Please note that MDM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities. Any attempts to offer or accept bribes will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.
- Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date.
- Early applications are encouraged.
- Duration of contract is based on availability of funding.