The Infrastructure and Project Management Group (IPMG) provides policy, standards guidance and support in three UNOPS service lines of Project Management, Infrastructure and Financial Management Services (Grant Support and Fund Management). IPMG leads the design and implementation of a project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) system centered around the needs of UNOPS partners, beneficiaries and frontline personnel. IPMG also drives UNOPS efforts to leverage sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure and maximize local capacity through grant support management to achieve sustainable development. Through thought leadership, we aim to position UNOPS with its partners, foster innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development, and accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes speeding up the implementation of urgent infrastructure and scaling up infrastructure service delivery, particularly in relation to climate action and energy. Our delivery approach to project management, infrastructure and grant support management prioritizes development needs, empowers institutions and communities, builds partners’ capacity, champions gender equality and social inclusion and reduces environmental impact. IPMG translates policy into practice by providing strategic direction, standards and oversight, while facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity-building for UNOPS teams globally.

This position operates within the Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) unit, providing technical expertise in energy efficiency and green building practices for various projects. The role is crucial for ensuring that UNOPS projects align with sustainability goals, reduce environmental impact, and promote energy-efficient solutions. The specialist will conduct site-level audits, prepare techno-economic reports, and provide guidance on the latest green energy technologies.

The Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings Technical Specialist will provide technical expertise and support in the field of energy efficiency and green building practices. The specialist will conduct site-level building infrastructure audits, prepare techno-economic reports, and provide guidance on the latest green energy technologies to ensure UNOPS projects align with sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in electrical engineering, energy infrastructure, renewable energy systems, environmental engineering, sustainable architecture or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience OR

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience is required

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience conducting site-level building infrastructure audits with MEP details.

• Proficiency in producing high-quality electrical and building layout drawings.

• Ability to prepare techno-economic reports.

• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafting software

Desired

• Relevant experience working with projects in the field of energy audit, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure or green building systems is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of Google Suite.

• Knowledge of the latest development and technology in the green energy field (for example, solar PV, batteries, inverters etc.)

• Knowledge of renewable energy analysis, sizing and design software

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
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• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.