Technical Project Officer (SOG/ST 7)

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Project Manager, Rural Electrification and House-wiring, the Technical Project Officer will be responsible for overseeing and managing rural electrification and house-wiring projects in a designated area or region. The officer will work closely with local communities, contractors, and government agencies to ensure successful implementation of the projects. 

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Programmes/projects organized 
• House wiring programme implemented 
• Electrical pole line projects and energy solutions design specification developed 
• Project implementation plans., budget and schedule prepared
• Projects with key stakeholders monitored and managed 
• Community liaison programme executed 
• Relationships with key stakeholders forged and maintained 
• Reports prepared 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management/Administrative: 

• Participates in Community Engagement sessions; 
• Participates in periodic review sessions; 
• Prepares and submits performance reports/reviews; 
• Attends meetings/conferences; 

Technical/Professional: 

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and budget requirements. 
• Develops schedules to visit project being implemented to ensure robust monitoring, co-ordinates the monitoring of all projects and system designs;
• Travels island wide to various locations to verify the accuracy of engineer designs submitted for consideration/approval; 
• Liaises between contractor and Ministry to facilitate requests for modification of designs; 
• Conducts inspection of various projects in progress house wiring, pole line extension and other energy solution intervention; 
• Patrols line under construction to ensure adherence to Industry standard and agreed specifications; 
• Inspects Solar and Energy projects for adherence to agreed standards including material requirements; 
• Assists with the analysis of data to inform technical specifications;
• Assists with the evaluation of technical documents and interprets proposals;
• Compares work-in-progress against project schedule timeline and standards; 
• Reviews requests for progress payment by examining project status (work to date) against project deliverables/milestones; 
• Prepares source documents to inform request for progress payments;
• Performs complex engineering computations and statistical calculations;
• Interprets engineer charts and diagrams; 
• Assists with the preparation of specifications and cost estimates for projects;
• Prepares periodic reports to inform on the progress/status of projects; 
• Maintains and updates the database relating to the existing electrical infrastructures and other energy solutions; 
• Performs root cause analysis and makes recommendations to mitigate damage; Investigates field problems affecting customers, contractors and liaises with the Ministry/Supervisor for remedying the situation; 
• Reminds contractors/consultants of JPS service requirements and Industry standards for infrastructure development/implementation; 
• Prepares technical specifications for the design of traditional pole line and other energy solutions projects; 
• Assesses project material requirements;
• Advices community members of impact on proposed project on their community and their involvement in the process; 
• Works collaboratively with MDAs on Energy Solution Projects (e.g. energy audits); 
• Facilitates adherence to established regulations and agreement as per project undertaken; 
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert and provides related technical advice;
• Assist technical proposal and participates in the tender; 
• Keeps abreast of Industry standards/regulations regarding energy solutions project requirements and provides advice to relevant Ministry personnel. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Project implementation plans, budget and schedule prepared with the agreed timeline 
• Community liaison programme executed to target audience or community using agreed format 
• Effective execution of projects and post evaluation of completed projects undertaken on time and reports generated on time and presented 
• Reports prepared on time and with required format 
• Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism are maintained in the execution of duties. 
• Mutual respect displayed in the working environment at all times.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Core 

• Oral communication 
• Written communication 
• Customer and quality focus
• Team work and 
• cooperation
• Integrity 
• Compliance
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative

Technical/Functional 

• Use of technology - Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications (Microsoft Office)
• Good analytical skills
• Good project management skills
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring regulations, and safety standards. 
• Expert knowledge of electrical installation standards and designs
• Sound knowledge of JPS distribution pole line extension policy and standard terms and condition of supply 
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Management, Business/Public Administration, or a related field. 
• Certificate in Project Management; 
• Four (4) years’ relevant experience; 
• Previous experience in managing and implementing rural electrification projects is highly desirable. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

• Travelling to effect field visits and community engagements.

We thank all applicants for expressing an interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted