Kiir Cleans House: Health, Humanitarian, and Security Chiefs Out in Surprise Decrees

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‎Health, Relief, and National Security Shake Up Signals New Political Realignment ‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a wave of presidential decrees, reshuffling leadership in three of South Sudan’s most sensitive institutions: the Ministry of Health, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), and the National Security Service (NSS). ‎ ‎The decrees, announced on State-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Wednesday evening, have already ignited heated political debate. While the presidency gave no reasons, analysts say the shake-up is tied to performance, political loyalty, and election calculations. ‎ ‎1. Aniin Ngot Ngot Out as Health Undersecretary ‎Profile: Who is Aniin Ngot Ngot? ‎Aniin Ngot Ngot, a career civil servant, has long been a fixture in the Ministry of Health. Rising through the ranks of public administration, he was appointed Undersecretary during the height of South Sudan’s post-war reconstruction efforts. ‎As Undersecretary, Aniin oversaw the...
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Job Advert: Project Engineer.

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Project Engineer.
SunGate Solar Solutions, with headquarters in Wau and operating in Juba as well as other cities in South Sudan, is looking for a skilled, accountable, and motivated Project Engineer to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines involved in our projects. This position will be responsible for the development, execution, and operation of solar power systems including Microgrids. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.
JOB SUMMARY:
  • Development, execution, and operation of solar PV systems of varying sizes
  • Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management and project partners
  • Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements
  • Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
  • Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems
  • Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
  • Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
  • Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
  • Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be South Sudanese national
  • At least 2 years of professional experience in Electrical (Power) Engineering
  • At least 2 years of Project management experience
  • Proven working experience as a project engineer
  • Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design
  • Familiarity with Solar PV Systems
  • Familiarity with power metering
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
  • Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
  • Project management and supervision skills
  • Decision making ability and leadership skills
  • Time management and organization skills
  • BS degree in Engineering or relevant field
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
To apply for this position, please fill in and submit the form below. Be sure to upload a copy of your resume / CV. Your cover letter should be pasted in the field provided and describe:
  • Why you are a good fit for this position
  • Your date of availability
  • Desired salary range
  • Current work situation
Type the names and contact information for 2-3 professional references in the field provided.
Submission deadline: 31 January 2018

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