Empleos en el PNUD - 68911- Individual Consultant

Individual Consultant - Project Engineer (Electrical) - For Indian Nationals Only

Localidad :

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

15-Nov-2016

Fecha límite de postulación :

30-Oct-16 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

National Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

One Year (with possibility of extension on availability of funds and extension of project)

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

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Antecedentes

Dharamshala has been selected in the Smart City Mission (SCM) of the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India. The city has identified various projects and interventions that will help it transform itself into a smart city. These projects and interventions have been identified based on extensive consultation with citizens using community outreach programmes, social media and other similar mechanisms.

A Special Purpose Vehicle called Dharamshala Smart City Limited (DSCL) has been established to “plan, appraise, approve, release funds, implement, manage, operate, monitor, and evaluate the Smart city development projects and enter into contracts, partnerships and service delivery arrangements as may be required”. DSCL will implement two types of projects: Area Based Development (ABD) projects to transform contiguous areas of the city through comprehensive renewal of the built environment and public amenities; and pan-city solutions that use advanced information and communication technology (ICT)—intelligent transportation systems, safety and security systems, water and waste management systems, etc—to improve the lives of all city residents.

Dharamshala Smart City Limited (DSCL) has sought UNDP’s support in conceptualizing a management structure and establishing a Core Management Team of DSCL. Under this, a set of core professional positions have been identified to oversee the planning, design, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of the projects proposed under the Smart City Proposal submitted by Dharamshala. As per this UNDP is in the process facilitating the process and would like to invite applications for the post of Project Engineer (Electrical).

Deberes y responsabilidades

The Project Engineer (Electrical) will be based at Municipal Headquarters, Dharamshala and under the overall supervision of the Commissioner (DMC) & MD Cum CEO, Dharamshala Smart City Ltd, he/she would carry out the following tasks:

Provide technical inputs, prepare and/or assist in preparation, planning, design, supervise and oversee completion of projects focused on energy efficiency in street lighting, smart metering, harnessing electricity for utilities and public spaces through off grid technologies such as solar energy, etc.;
Any other tasks, as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencias

Functional Competencies:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Should have acknowledged capabilities in partnership management;
Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities skills;
Ability to handle large scale planning & MIS;
Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the city;
Acquires and applies new skills.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;
Positive, constructive attitude to work;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

7 years of experience in design, implementation of projects focused on electrification, smart grid, SCADA, smart metering, underground cabling etc.

Language:

Fluency of Hindi & English language is required.

Duration of the Work:

The contract will be awarded for one year initially. Working days will be as per the State Government policy.

Travel:

Travel within the district or state would be required.

Schedule of Payments:

Consolidated Annual Consultancy Fee (Remuneration) of Rs. 9,60,000/- payable in equal monthly instalments, upon submission of monthly progress report certified by the reporting officer.

Documentation required:

Personal CV, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;

Evaluation Method and Criteria:

Shortlisting would be done based on the following criteria:

Educational Qualification 30% Marks;
Relevant Experience 50% Marks;
Suitability for the assignment 20% Marks.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview. The interviews will be conducted either in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh or in New Delhi and will be based on the competencies (skills) required as per the ToR. The contract shall be awarded on a merit basis. If face-to-face interviews are conducted, travel costs will be borne by the shortlisted candidate.

For any clarifications, please write to ic.india@undp.org