Electro-Mechanical Engineer at African Development Bank (AfDB)

Employment Nigeria 08-Sep-2017 AFRICA , Banking and Finance

African Development Bank (AfDB) - the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent.

POSITION : Chief Electro-Mechanical Engineer

The Hiring Department

Within the Vice-Presidency, Human Resources and Corporate Services Complex, the General Services and Procurement Department formulates and implements the Bank's corporate services and institutional procurement strategies.
The role of the Operations and Maintenance Division of the General Services Department comprises: management of the Bank's technical infrastructure; management of all Bank fixed assets and real estate; and technical support for activities as part of the Bank's decentralisation policy.
In this regard, the Operations and Maintenance Division of the General Services Department makes a visible contribution to the support provided by the Corporate Services Complex to other Bank complexes and entities.
Thus, this Division plays a significant role in implementing the Bank's new development and service delivery model.

The Position
The Chief Electro-mechanical Engineer is responsible for:

Planning and supervising projects and investment programmes for electrical works, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating (HVAC) systems throughout successive phases in the Bank's buildings at Headquarters, in the Regional Offices and other field offices.
Designing and supervising the implementation of preventive maintenance plans for the various electrical equipment and systems, and air conditioning in the Bank's buildings and other premises at Headquarters.
Preparing the investment and operating budgets of all electrical and climate control engineering works; and maintenance services and control.

Responsibilities

Participate in implementing the Bank's decentralisation policy in collaboration with stakeholders in other relevant departments.
Supervise regulatory inspection visits to technical facilities and ensure the implementation of the relevant recommendations of the control offices.
Keep abreast of technological developments in the multi-technical field of building construction and renewable energies, and take them into account during the implementation of capital investment programmes.
In consultation with the team under his/her supervision, review client requests and ensure that all incidents related to electrical and energy installations are resolved.
Supervise the execution of new and renovation works, and coordinate the management of maintenance and operations contracts on technical installations and equipment.
Ensure the review and control of all ongoing electrical, energy and climate engineering projects at the design and execution stage, as well as monitor and examine the relevant environmental and sustainable development requirements.
Oversee the preparation of technical bidding documents and participate in setting up works and services contracts on electrical and energy systems and installations.
Propose and initiate energy- and cost-savings studies on technical functionality, evaluate energy savings and possible cost reductions, and make recommendations thereon.
Supervise the implementation of investment and operating budgets for equipment and technical installations.
As Section Head, organise, lead and control the team’s activities, and set work programme priorities.

Selection Criteria

Possess skills in budget management and procurement of works, goods and services.
Proven experience in delivering quality operational products and services (economic / technical analysis, expert opinion, evaluation, etc.) to support Bank activities.
Sound knowledge of the Bank's operational policies, rules, procedures and practices or of those of a comparable institution.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Proficiency in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point); knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage.
A Master's degree or its equivalent in electrical engineering; a specialisation in technical management of works or in electrical control would be an added advantage.
10 years of relevant experience in industrial or tertiary electromechanical works or installations maintenance, of which the last five (5) years spent in an organisation or institution similar to the Bank.
Proven experience in technical management of electrical and energy works.
In-depth knowledge and experience in planning, organising, managing and coordinating complex works projects and programmes, and service delivery.
Sound knowledge of regulatory norms and provisions in the field of power generation and distribution.
Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.

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