Vacancy title:
Technical Advisor (Biological Equipment Specialist)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on jobs.unops.org to apply

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