Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5303/30319
Level ICS-10
Department/office AFR, ESAMCO, East and Southern Africa MCO
Duty station Home based
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-2
Duration 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
Application period 19-Jun-2025 to 03-Jul-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

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. 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: 

  • 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 (2) 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 radiological and nuclear 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 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.



Language: 

  • Fluency in written and oral English is required

  • Knowledge of another official UN official language is an asset
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