Vacancy title:
Technical Specialist - Environmental

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
UNOPS

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, December 28 2025

Duty Station:
This Job is Remote

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About the Region

The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

The East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), headquartered in Bangkok, supports UNOPS operations across 24 countries in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Pacific. Established in January 2023, EAPMCO provides strategic direction, operational support, and quality assurance to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects across its portfolio. EAPMCO implements initiatives in priority areas such as energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development, drawing on UNOPS' core expertise in human resources, procurement, infrastructure, fund management, and programme management.

About the Project Office

UNOPS established its presence in Indonesia in 2005 following the Indian Ocean tsunami and has since invested over $200 million in projects across the country. Its work spans infrastructure development, fund management, procurement, and capacity building, addressing priority areas such as climate resilience, environmental protection, energy transition, health, education, and post-disaster recovery. UNOPS plays a key role in supporting post-COVID-19 economic recovery, including through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and provides advisory and technical assistance to other UN agencies. Projects in Indonesia contribute directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as climate action, life on land and below water, responsible consumption, clean energy, infrastructure and innovation, health and well-being, and partnerships for sustainable development.

Job Specific Context

The UNEP Timor Leste

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

This consultancy is managed by UNEP’s Climate Early Warning and Capacity Building Unit in the Climate Change Division. The Climate Early Warning and Capacity Building Unit is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information, and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action on the environment. In response to requests from the Member States, the Climate Early Warning and Capacity Building Unit builds country capacities in the collection, management, and use of environmental and climate data, information, and knowledge for early warning, planning, policymaking, preparedness, and response actions.

UNEP’s Global Environment Monitoring System for Air (GEMS Air) supports countries to provide quality assured data to keep the state of the world’s air quality under continuous review; develops capacity of member states; provides information and services across the science-policy-public interface; and fosters transformation by leveraging the collective knowledge of a global network of partners.

The Technical Specialist – Environmental will report to the UNEP Chief Technical Advisor in the Project Management Unit in Dili and be supported by the UNOPS Project Manager for administration matters.

Role Purpose

Programme Information

Technical Specialist – Environmental is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of activities to ensure implementation of sub-activity 2.3.2 “Establishment of an air quality monitoring framework for Timor-Leste” of the GCF funded project titled “Enhancing Early Warning Systems to build greater resilience to hydro meteorological hazards in Timor Leste” (see full project document).

This sub-activity aims to establish a national air quality monitoring framework and enhance the capacity for climate data collection and analysis. The project aims to establish a hybrid ambient air quality monitoring system in Timor Leste, consisting of low-cost sensors for fine particulate matter (PM2.5 / PM10), NO2 diffusion tubes, and reference grade particle counters, overlaid with MAIAC/Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) PM2.5 satellite data. The combined use of surface-based and satellite observations will facilitate the collection of high-resolution spatiotemporal air pollution data, providing a robust baseline of gaseous and particulate pollutants for the capital Dili and the nation. The project involves the development of a national air quality monitoring framework, technical training, and capacity building initiatives.

The project also involves development of a mobile application for health-related forecasts and advisories. This application will leverage hyperlocal air pollution data to generate real-time forecasts, warning alerts, and tailored health impact advisories. By integrating advanced data analytics with user-friendly mobile technology, the app will empower individuals, healthcare providers, and policymakers to make informed decisions that mitigate exposure risks. This initiative will be complemented by local stakeholder engagement workshops aimed at raising awareness about air pollution sources, associated health risks, and sustainable mitigation strategies. Through community-driven advocacy and enhanced accessibility to environmental data, this mobile platform will serve as a critical tool in fostering public health resilience and promoting ecosystem sustainability.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Operations management
• Project planning and coordination support
• Procurement and logistics
• Human Resources Management
• Administration and Information Technology
• Knowledge Management

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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