Following the devastation caused to life, livelihoods and property by Cyclone Idai in March 2019, the World Bank (WB) has allocated up to US$ 72 million to finance a recovery project for Zimbabwe and the African Development Bank (AfDB) has allocated US$ 25 million to finance socioeconomic recovery in Zimbabwe. These projects address both early and mid-term recovery needs in multiple sectors (livelihoods, health, education, agriculture and infrastructure). UNOPS has been requested to establish multiple projects in Zimbabwe to assist with the recovery of the selected areas in Zimbabwe that were most affected by the cyclone. The particular project that these terms of reference is in respect to is the AfDB funded Post Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Programme (PCIREP) for Zimbabwe. A Lead Electrical Engineer will be required for the above mentioned AfDB project (based in Chimanimani). The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle. S/he must be able to apply with direction, the duties and responsibilities of the project success criteria, given below. The incumbent will be based in Chimanimani with possible requirements for travel to other Districts of Manicaland Province (Chipinge) and will work in close collaboration with the respective Project Manager and the KEMC Technical Services Unit. The Lead Electrical Engineer will work under the guidance and supervision of and report to the respective Project Manager to monitor the design development and construction work implemented by design consultants and contractors and also by the Zimbabwe Electrical Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC).

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required;
• Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the management and supervision of the design development ( of medium voltage (12kV – 34.5kV) overhead electrical distribution systems and low voltage electrical systems (12kV, 4.16kV, 480V & 208V electrical systems) as well as construction/installation of electrical distribution systems is required;
• Use of project planning and drafting software such as MS Project and AutoCAD is required;
• Experience of the Zimbabwe National Electrical Code, and other international electrical codes and standards is an added advantage;
• Experience of working on international/local projects in conflict/disaster prone regions is an added advantage;