Electrical Engineer, Lattakia, Syria

General Information

Position Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Category: Engineer

Duty Station(s): Lattakia, Tartous

Seniority Level: Associate

ICS Level: ICS 08

Contract Type: ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer

Contract Level: LICA 8

Posting Start Date: 20-Sep-2026

Posting End Date: 04-Oct-2026

Duration: One year - 180 working days for the entire period

Job Highlight

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.

About the Region

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

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

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.

Job Specific Context

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

Role Purpose

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

Functions / Key Results Expected

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) plans, and international best practices.
• Contribute to the coordination and documentation of meetings with stakeholders, preparing meeting minutes for project discussions.
• Analyze project progress, identifying adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.

4. Technical Review and Quality Assurance

• Prepare inputs for and review comprehensive design documentation, including design briefs, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules, applying international standards.
• Contribute to the review of electrical design accuracy and suitability, identifying potential improvements and recommending practical solutions.
• Contribute to ensuring all tasks meet applicable Quality Management Plan (QMP) and Quality Control (QC) standards.
• Prepare high-quality AutoCAD drawings and maintain accurate site records for project documentation.

5. Administrative and Documentation Tasks

• Contribute to the archiving and management of design and engineering documentation for electrical and solar energy systems.
• Contribute to maintaining organized records, ensuring timely scheduling and tracking of project tasks.
• Prepare inputs for periodic progress reports, highlighting work achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Final Product

• PSEAH measures are implemented throughout the project implementation, as per the country PSEAH action plan.

Deliver delegated tasks by the supervisor on time and as per the required cost and quality parameters. Ensure that projects design and construction are prepared and performed with high quality, while observing the applicable local, international and UN standards and ensure adherence to relevant Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures and Protection against Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassmentt

Skills

AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university with 2 years of relevant experience

Desired

• Possession of Project Management Certificates
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering association is desirable

Experience Requirements

Required

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the design or supervision of electrical systems works
• Experience in designing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including related electrical components
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Desired

• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience in scheduling software, particularly Primavera and/or MS Project
• Work experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies
• Certifications such as PVsyst, ETAP, or similar software; Certified Solar Professional (CSP); Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Professional Certification; Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP)
• Experience in the design, rehabilitation or supervision of electrical systems associated with potable water supply, pumping stations, boreholes or similar infrastructure is desirable
• Previous experience working within the Syrian context and targeted areas will be an added advantage

Language Requirements

Language: English

• Proficiency Level: Intermediate
• Requirement: Required

Language: Arabic

• Proficiency Level: Fluent
• Requirement: Required

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.