Mini-Grids Engineer

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Background
The Ministry of Energy and Meteorology is implementing the “Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project” (LREEAP) funded by the Government of Lesotho (GoL) and the World Bank (WB). The objective of the project is to increase energy access in rural and peri-urban areas of Lesotho.

The project comprises three components: Grid Extension to Industrial Zones and Peri-urban areas of Lesotho; Rural electrification by mini-grids; and Technical Assistance to support project implementation. The LREEAP hereby invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions:

B. MINI-GRIDS ENGINEER

Roles and Responsibilities
The main task of Mini-grids Engineer is to implement agreed detailed work plan activities. Other duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:
i. Assist in the timely preparation of project designs for the mini-grids.
ii. Prepare technical specifications for generation and the distribution networks, ensuring they are adhered to during the construction of the projects.
iii. Perform technical assessment and appraisal of pre-feasibility/verification and detail feasibility study reports prepared by consultants.
iv. Assist in ensuring implementation standard and safety procedures are adhered to by contractors during the construction of the projects.
v. Arrange for commissioning of the projects.
vi. Provide support to the community in consultant selection for studies, Installation Company for project installations and monitor of construction activities.
vii. Assist in the process of project identification and verification of mini-grid sites.
viii. Maintain pipeline of projects in different stages.
ix. Monitor projects in different stages (Under Construction, Testing and Commissioning, Power Output Verification and One Year Guarantee Check) and prepare reports.
x. Plan and conduct field visits.
xi. Assist Mini-grids Managers and when needed in relation to the mini-grid activities.
xii. Perform other duties as assigned by Mini-grids Manager.
xiii. Monitor contractor’s installation works and assistance with supervision of site tests and handovers.
xiv. Attend completion and final completion inspections and assist Mini-grids Manager with review and approval of handover documentation including O&M manuals.

Qualifications and Experience
The Mini-grids Engineer should have a Bachelor degree in Engineering preferably in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineering with 5 years of relevant work experience.

Reporting
The Mini-grids Engineer will report to the Mini-grids Manager and produce reports as required.

Location and Duration of the Assignment
The Engineer will be based in Maseru, Lesotho at the Department of Energy in the Ministry of Energy and Meteorology frequent travel to project sites will be required for supervision of project implementation. Travel costs thereto shall be covered by the Project.

Interested candidates must email applications, CVs including certified Certificates to [email protected] cc [email protected] or hand deliver to Lower Thetsane end of Senqu Street. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, 28th May 2021 at 12:00 noon. Please contact Procurement Specialist at +266 58044104 for further clarifications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contracted. Female are strongly encouraged to apply.

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