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Technical Specialist Environmental
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Operations management
- Facilitate the establishment of an operational framework for air quality monitoring in Timor-Leste, ensuring it adheres to UNOPS standards and protocols.
- Oversee the implementation of the hybrid ambient air quality monitoring system, combining low-cost sensors and reference-grade particle counters, to provide reliable and actionable data.
- Implement innovative deployment of technological resources combining meteorological data with air sensor data to enhance accuracy of air pollution early warning
- Integrate use of open-source environmental monitoring solutions into the air quality framework to enhance the closing of data-action gaps by matching pollutants to upstream causes and sources so they can be forestalled
- Oversee development and deployment of accessible real-time air quality public notification and alert system for proactive public actions
- Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of operational support services to ensure seamless delivery of project outcomes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Project planning and Coordination support
- Develop a comprehensive air quality monitoring framework, integrating clear protocols for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
- Coordinate and manage engagement of partners for optimal delivery of technical outputs
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement workshops to align multi-stakeholder efforts with project objectives and timelines.
- Establish targets and timelines for implementing technical training programs and system deployment, ensuring timely achievement of project deliverables.
Procurement and logistics
- Support procurement and deployment of necessary air quality monitoring equipment, including low-cost sensors, NO2 diffusion tubes, and particle counters.
- Manage logistics for stakeholder engagement workshops and technical training sessions, ensuring smooth delivery of all project components.
- Ensure compliance with UNOPS procurement standards for sourcing equipment and services.
Human Resources management
- Oversee recruitment and capacity-building initiatives for the local stakeholders, ensuring they are equipped to manage the monitoring framework effectively.
- Provide supervision and guidance to project staff involved in technical training and data management activities.
- Support programme for community engagement in air pollution monitoring and management through citizen science foundations
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) or higher degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on environmental sustainability or international development would be ideal, particularly given the focus on managing air quality monitoring systems in Timor-Leste and in developing countries.
- First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields with an additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations management, preferably in a large international organization, with a focus on Environment projects across developing countries. Experience should include hands-on management of complex projects, particularly in the environmental or air quality sectors.
- Some experience in the UN system organizations, preferably working in developing countries, is highly desirable, especially in the context of project management and implementation for environmental monitoring and capacity building.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing air quality monitoring frameworks, including the integration of low-cost sensors, reference-grade equipment, and data reporting systems is an asset.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly in fostering collaboration with government bodies, local authorities, and international partners to address environmental health risks such as air pollution is an asset.
- Experience in capacity building, including technical training programs for local stakeholders on air quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting, is an asset.
- Some experience in the UN system organizations, preferably in a developing country, is desirable.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on jobs.unops.org to apply
