Engineering Analyst (Renewables), NPSA-9, DS- Kyiv or Lviv, National position
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine supports national and local authorities in restoring and transforming energy infrastructure, prioritizing sustainability, resilience, and green recovery post-war. The role is within the Energy and Environment Portfolio, specifically supporting the Technical Assistance to the Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) Programme, which aims to deploy renewable energy technologies in public buildings.
Job Purpose
The Engineering Analyst (Renewables) will provide crucial technical support for the RES Programme in Ukraine. This role focuses on ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions implemented in public facilities. The position contributes to enhancing energy security, ensuring the continuity of public services, and strengthening infrastructure resilience during wartime and post-war recovery. The analyst will review technical documentation, support procurement processes, and monitor installation and commissioning activities, aligning with UNDP's Green Energy Recovery and Decarbonization Agenda.
Responsibilities
The Engineering Analyst will conduct technical reviews of project documentation, including designs, BoQs, and specifications for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, ensuring compliance with national legislation and standards. Responsibilities include verifying budgets, supporting technical evaluations of bids, and resolving technical issues. The role involves monitoring contract implementation, supervising construction and installation works, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. Additionally, the analyst will support the operationalization of the net-billing mechanism, monitor system performance, contribute to capacity building for beneficiaries, and document lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience (with a Master's degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) is required in implementing energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects for public buildings and utilities. Experience in preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including BoQs and specifications for solar PV and other renewable energy projects, is essential.
Skills
Technical review of project documentation (designs, BoQs, specifications), compliance assessment, budget verification, technical evaluation support, contract monitoring, construction supervision, quality and safety assurance, renewable energy systems knowledge, energy efficiency project implementation, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.