☀️ #JobHuntMondays | IOM Kenya, the UN migration agency, is looking for an electrical engineer to support the solarisation of its office in Kakuma.
🌍 What IOM is doing: IOM Kenya is switching priority parts of its Kakuma office to solar power to make operations more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective.
💼 In this consultancy, you'd:
🔍 Review electricity use, visit the site and estimate the loads to be covered
📐 Prepare preliminary system sizing, equipment specifications and site layouts
📑 Draft the bill of quantities, cost estimate and schedule for hiring a solar contractor
🛠️ Monitor deliveries and installation in Kakuma, and record progress, issues and safety concerns
📂 Compile test results, warranties and manuals at handover
📋 Strong fit if you have:
✅ A bachelor's in electrical engineering, renewable energy or a related field with 3+ years of experience, or a technical diploma with 5+ years
✅ Hands-on experience in solar PV installation, maintenance or site assessment
✅ Experience with bills of quantities, cost estimates and monitoring contractors
✅ Familiarity with battery storage, load assessment and electrical safety
✅ Knowledge of Kenya's solar market and suppliers
⭐ Solar PV certification and experience in remote or hardship locations are a plus
💚 IMVELO Impact: Every humanitarian office that runs on sunlight instead of diesel cuts costs and emissions, and frees up resources for the people it serves. This role helps make that switch real in Kakuma.
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Kakuma
⏳ Duration: 9 months (consultancy of up to 11 months)
⏰ Deadline: 19 October 2026
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