Energy Transition Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Accountable to the Head of Logistics Technical Unit and functionally reporting to the Fleet Management, Energy & HVAC advisor, the Energy Transition Officer will be proactive on organizing her/his own agenda according to the assigned projects and in coordination with Fleet Management, Energy & HVAC advisor and operational logistics.

S/he will also work in collaboration with the Energy & HVAC MSTs (Mobile Support Technicians) and with the Energy & HVAC and Fleet Management Officer.

ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Enhancing the capacity of the staff involved in the management or implementation of Energy Transition projects, by coaching, training and disseminating relevant information.
• Supporting the planning processes, establishing the appropriate organizational framework and supervising the implementation of PV (Solar) installations or any Energy Transition-related projects into MSF projects, aiming at reducing fuel dependence, increasing efficiency, and decreasing emissions.
• Establishing the necessary procedures to carry out the implementation of PV installations and Energy Transition related projects according to MSF OCBA technical standards and requirements.
• Assessing feasibility of renewable energy and HVAC projects within the framework of Energy Transition and, when applies, carrying out the corresponding project management in coordination with the Fleet Management, Energy & HVAC advisor and the Energy & HVAC and Fleet Management officer.
• In coordination with the Construction Technical Team and the Energy & HVAC and Fleet Management Officer, manage HVAC projects for new constructions or rehabilitations of current facilities, supporting the teams in the project site and ensuring proper implementation.
• In coordination with the Fleet Management, Energy & HVAC advisor, contributing to develop new policies, tools, protocols and SOPs related to electricity, energy and HVAC within the framework of Energy Transition (with a local, regional or even global approach).

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES / TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
In principal will be all MSF OCBA Country Offices. The portfolio of specific projects will be according of the operational requests and logistics department internal organisation.
Specific tasks

• Support and coordinate the implementation of solar/hybrid projects into MSF operations when required in the aim to ensure self-sufficiency, efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
• Create all technical documentation needed to be included in tender processes and contracts for new Energy Transition projects.
• Plan each implementation process according Country Offices context, characteristics and constrains to ensure all stakeholders collaboration and acceptance.
• Ensure procurement requirements according to MSF OCBA Supply guidelines and policies providing all technical necessary information to the Country Office procurement team.
• Ensure the quality of the materials provided by the contractors according to MSF OCBA standards and carry out and document assessments and tests of new materials, if needed.
• Ensure proper communication with and among all relevant actors involved in the PV installations and any Energy Transition related project.
• Support Country Offices and HQ HHRR managers on selecting appropriate staff for Energy Transition related projects.
• Provide continuous technical support to the Energy Managers in charge of the installations and actions on site.
• Establish a maintenance/support plan to be included in a service contract with the contractors to ensure continuity of operations
• Monitor the installation’s operation and propose/carry out the necessary adjustments together with the contractors when needed.
• Develop a dossier for each installation and Energy Transition related project with all relevant documentation and manuals.
• Establish professional relationship with relevant suppliers, local or international, in order to define the most suitable implementation option in each case.
• Manage and/or contribute to long/medium term multidisciplinary and innovative dossiers related to Energy transition.
• Be involved, contribute and coordinate with MSFs internal initiatives on efficiency and environmental impact, related to Energy and HVAC.
• Participate and contribute to trainings or initiatives to disseminate Energy Transition related contents and organise webinars when required.
• Promote the use of the Logistics Library’s electricity calculation and assessment tools and documentation.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Participate in the intersectional and international working dynamic (support other MSF section in the country if needed).
• Support to emergency intervention in the area of expertise if required (particularly in start-up phase).
• In case of need, other logistic tasks will be added to the ToR of the implementation visits, such as punctual contributions to the developments of guidance papers.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Technical degree on electrical power
• Experience in designing and implementing electrical installations
• Experience in Energy generation systems (Specially photovoltaic)
• Experience in HVAC is an strong asset
• Previous project site experience with MSF is an asset.
• Other project site experience in developing countries is an asset
• Experience in coaching and training of staff
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Ability to set priorities and organize her/his own work
• Fluent written and spoken English and French. Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish is an asset
• Availability to travel in Europe and to the project site