Construction Engineering Technician- Specialist (Part-time)

South East Asia Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO)

The South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. EAPMCO was established in January 2023 following the merger of the Thailand Multi-Country Office, which covered 20 countries across  North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and the Cambodia Multi-Country Office, which covered 4 countries South East Asia - 3 countries in the Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam) and the Philippines.  EAPMCO currently covers 24 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. With its head office in Bangkok, the Multi-Country Office comprises nine business units: EAPMCO Thailand, EAPMCO Indonesia,  EAPMCO Pacific Operations Cluster, EAPMCO Papua New Guinea, EAPMCO China, EAPMCO Vietnam, EAPMCO Mekong, and EAPMCO Philippines.

In 2024, the UNOPS EAPMCO implemented projects worth more than USD 80 million, in the areas of Energy Transition, Digital Transformations, Sustainable Environmental Management, Climate Change, Waste Management, Rule of Law and Access to Justice, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Post Conflict Reintegration, Emergency Relief, Post COVID19 Economic Transformations, and Health, through HR, procurement, construction, contract management, fund and program management services.

The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself. 

Background of the Project:

UNOPS EAPMCO has embarked on a health portfolio across different countries in South East Asia and the Pacific, aimed at improving access to public health. EAPMCO has signed an agreement with the Government of Tuvalu to provide implementation support to Tuvalu Health System Strengthening Project (THSSP) funded by the World Bank. The main objective of this project is to increase the service delivery capacity and quality of the Princess Margaret Hospital and of outer island clinics for better healthcare in Tuvalu as part of the Tuvalu Health System Strengthening Project (THSSP).

Purpose and Scope of Assignment:

The purpose of the Construction Engineering Technician- Specialist (Part-time) position is to provide technical expertise and support in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of infrastructure projects. The Construction Engineering Technician- Specialist (Part-time) will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure projects, adhering to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The scope of the assignment includes collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, managing project operations, engaging with stakeholders, managing finances, preparing reports, and working in complex environments with limited resources.

1. Technical Design and Procurement

2. Construction works supervision

3. Quality Assurance

4. Monitoring, progress controls and  reporting

5. Stakeholder Engagement

6. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field is required

• A first university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned field or related field with 2 (two) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or higher degree.

• A minimum of 5 (five) years of relevant professional experience in civil engineering/Architecture and infrastructure projects in combination with an advanced university degree is required.  

• Experience in managing FIDIC contracts is desired. 

• Proven experience in managing and coordinating health system infrastructures, medical waste equipment including design and construction supervision is an advantage.

• Experience in the production of drawings, BOQS, specifications and design reports is an asset.

• Experience in working with government agencies, international organizations, and other stakeholders involved in health infrastructure projects is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control is preferred.

• Proficient in using computer-aided design (CAD) software and other engineering tools is desired.

• A professional engineering license or registration is highly desirable.

• Additional certifications in project management or relevant technical fields are a plus.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA), Part-time
2. Contract level: ICS 10 / LICA 10
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.