Procurement Specialist (Radiological and Nuclear Equipment Specialist) - Retainer

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

1. 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 radiological and nuclear equipment to be procured considering the needs and technical possibilities. 

• Provide an expert opinion based on the industry trends, suitability and  the users' specific context including risk mitigationParticipate in discussions with the stakeholders to refine and modify equipment specifications

• Carry out a market analysis to identify the potential suppliers (the leading producers /distributors including the export/import licence requirements) of the needed radiological and nuclear equipment. 

• Identify technical criteria and proposal evaluation guidelines for the procurement process.

• Provide technical support in the evaluation of bids and the selection of suitable suppliers to deliver the equipment.

2. 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 

3. User training 

• Define the appropriate user training requirements for the equipment to be procured 

• Monitor and oversee the user training exercise by the suppliers 

4. 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. 

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in nuclear engineering, or biomedical engineering, radiological and nuclear 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.

• At least 5 years’ experience in managing technical issues related to radiological and nuclear equipment is required. 

• A minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in international public procurement is required

• At least 3 years familiarity with international tendering processes is required

• Proven ability to develop technical specifications for radiological and nuclear 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.

• Fluency in written and oral English is required

• Knowledge of another official UN official language is an asset