Technical Advisor (Biological Equipment Specialist) at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Project Manager the critical functions of the Technical Advisor include the following:

Technical Support 

• Review the equipment needs of the selected institutions and in consultation with relevant stakeholders provide advice on the best technical solutions to meet the identified needs. 
• Develop and finalise the technical specifications for the biological equipment to be procured considering the needs and technical possibilities. 
• Provide the project manager with an expert opinion based on the industry trends, suitability and  the users' specific context. 
• Participate in discussions with the stakeholders to refine and modify equipment specifications
• Carry out a market analysis in order to identify the potential suppliers (the leading producers /distributors including the export/import licence requirements) of the needed biological equipment. 
• Identify technical criteria and proposal evaluation guidelines for the procurement process.
• Provide technical support in evaluating the bids and selecting suitable suppliers to deliver the equipment.

Quality Assurance 

• Inspect and certify the equipment delivered matches UNOPS requirements and are in good working condition
• Supervise the execution of installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment 

​​​​​​​User training 

• Define the appropriate user training requirements for the equipment to be procured 
• Supervise the user training exercise by the suppliers

Others tasks

• Provide backstopping technical support as requested on any technical issue.
• Any other tasks related to providing high-level technical advice to EU CBRN project as required by the project team. 

Education: 

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in science, biology, biological technology, chemical, chemical technology or another relevant discipline is required
• Bachelor's degree in above mentioned areas with an additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: 

• At least 5 years’ experience in managing technical issues related to biological and/or chemical equipment is required. 
• A minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience at the international level is an asset.
• A minimum two (2) years experience with international tendering processes is required.
• Proven ability to develop technical specifications for biological and chemical equipment and produce high-quality associated documentation (technical ToRs, training manuals) is desirable
• Previous relevant work experience with the UN or other international organisations is an asset.