Electrical Engineer Consultant – Solar Assessment & Installation

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a qualified Electrical Engineer to support solar energy assessment and installation monitoring for its Kakuma office. The consultant will work under IOM guidance to evaluate electricity consumption, prepare procurement documentation, and oversee installation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Review historical electricity consumption data and conduct site visits to document existing conditions.
• Prepare inventory of equipment, load profiles, and preliminary system‑sizing calculations using established tools and templates.
• Develop draft procurement package including bill of quantities, cost estimate, implementation schedule, equipment specifications, and site layout plans.
• Monitor installation progress, record deliveries, document discrepancies, and report safety or access concerns to IOM officials.
• Support pre‑installation, installation, and testing phases, compile manuals, warranties, as‑built information, and produce final monitoring reports.

Required profile

• Electrical engineering background with experience in solar PV projects.
• Ability to travel to Kakuma and conduct on‑site assessments and monitoring.
• Familiarity with preparing technical reports, procurement documents, and equipment specifications.

Required skills

• Solar PV system sizing and electrical load analysis.
• Technical report writing and documentation preparation.
• Preparation of bill of quantities, cost estimates, and implementation schedules.
• Knowledge of recognized standards and manufacturer specifications for solar equipment.