Electrician S1 KG - FCDO

About the role

The British High Commission in Kigali, which delivers the UK's policy, programming and political objectives in Rwanda and Burundi, is looking for an electrician to join the Technical Works Group. The post manages the estate's electrical needs so that they meet FCDO electrical and health and safety standards, under the supervision of the Technical Work Group Leader and in close contact with the Estates and Technical Team.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to electrical maintenance requests, carry out fault finding, repairs, installations and preventive maintenance
• Inspect and maintain electrical installations such as distribution boards, lighting, switches, sockets, protective devices and earthing systems
• Identify faults and safety concerns, recommend corrective action and escalate significant defects
• Support Bills of Quantities, technical specifications, scopes of work and material requirements for electrical maintenance and minor works
• Maintain records of planned preventive maintenance, KPIs, compliance assessments and asset inventories
• Monitor spare parts, tools and consumables, and support the Estates workshop and technical stores
• Supervise contractors on electrical and generator works, verify completed works and prepare technical drawings and reports
• Take part in emergency maintenance, provide guidance to other technical staff and perform other reasonable duties including manual handling

Required profile

• A2 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Technology or Electricity with at least five years' practical experience, or an A1/Diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least two years' experience
• Demonstrable experience installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems in residential and non-residential properties
• At least three years' experience in a supervisory or team-leading role, including overseeing contractors
• Valid Rwanda driving licence, Category B

Required skills

• Good knowledge of electrical distribution systems and electrical health and safety requirements
• Ability to read electrical drawings, technical specifications and equipment manuals
• Experience preparing Bills of Quantities and material schedules
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook