UNOPS BGD organization mission TBD

The “Transforming the Built Environment through Sustainable Materials” project aims to promote circularity, low-carbon materials, and sustainable construction practices in Bangladesh. UNOPS is collaborating closely with HBRI (Housing & Building Research Institute), RAJUK (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha), PWD (Public Works Department), LGED (Local Government Engineering Department), and other national stakeholders to advance research, capacity development, policy support, and demonstration of low-carbon construction materials.

To support these activities, UNOPS seeks a Junior Research & Project Support Consultant who will assist technical experts, support HBRI-led research, and contribute to drafting, reporting, and coordination of project events and engagements.

The UN volunteer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in close coordination with HBRI (Housing & Building Research Institute), UNOPS experts, and national stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

1. Research & Technical Support:

• Support HBRI in conducting studies and analytical work related to: Green Building Certification development processes, Low carbon and sustainable construction materials, Energy and building modelling, Lifecycle carbon analysis (LCA), Review of literature, standards, building codes, and green rating systems, Assist in primary and secondary data collection, including stakeholder interviews, field observations, and documentation.

• Draft research summaries, analytical notes, data tables, and background documents to support technical outputs.

2. Writing Report & Documentation:

• Contribute to drafting and editing: Technical reports, Framework and methodology documents, Stakeholder consultation notes, Policy briefs and recommendations, Project briefs, meeting minutes, and presentations, Scripts for project videos, documentaries, and social media content, Support formatting, quality assurance, and finalization of deliverables for submission to national partners and UN agencies.

3. Presentation & Communication Support:

• Develop high quality presentations, infographics, visual summaries, and briefing materials for meetings, workshops, and consultations.

• Support communication and outreach by preparing short articles, event briefs, and social media content.

4. Project Coordination & Event Support:

• Assist UNOPS in planning and organizing events such as: Workshops and seminars, Hackathons, Consultation and stakeholder meetings, Technical/steering committee meetings, Training sessions for SMEs and professionals

• Provide logistical and coordination support including: Invitations, schedules, and follow ups, Event materials, attendance sheets, and note taking, Venue coordination and stakeholder communication

• Maintain comprehensive documentation and prepare event reports.

5. Administrative & Project Support:

• Maintain filing systems, document archiving, and tracking of deliverables.

• Follow up with experts and stakeholders on inputs, feedback, and updates.

• Support procurement and administrative preparations as required.

• Monitor project deadlines and assist the team in meeting multiple priorities.

• Provide ad hoc support to UNOPS and HBRI as needed.

Expected Outputs:

• Research summaries, data sheets, and analytical notes.
• High quality drafts of technical reports, methodologies, and policy recommendations.
• Professional presentations, visuals, and communication materials.
• Accurate meeting minutes and consultation/event reports.
• Effective logistical and coordination support for workshops, hackathons, and trainings.
• Streamlined collaboration with HBRI, RAJUK, and relevant national stakeholders.