Operations management

• Facilitate the establishment of an operational framework for air quality monitoring in Timor-Leste, ensuring it adheres to UNOPS standards and protocols.
• Oversee the implementation of the hybrid ambient air quality monitoring system, combining low-cost sensors and reference-grade particle counters, to provide reliable and actionable data.
• Implement innovative deployment of technological resources combining meteorological data with air sensor data to enhance accuracy of air pollution early warning
• Integrate use of open-source environmental monitoring solutions into the air quality framework to enhance the closing of data-action gaps by matching pollutants to upstream causes and sources so they can be forestalled
• Oversee development and deployment of accessible real-time air quality public notification and alert system for proactive public actions
• Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of operational support services to ensure seamless delivery of project outcomes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Project planning and Coordination support

• Develop a comprehensive air quality monitoring framework, integrating clear protocols for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Coordinate and manage engagement of partners for optimal delivery of technical outputs
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement workshops to align multi-stakeholder efforts with project objectives and timelines.
• Establish targets and timelines for implementing technical training programs and system deployment, ensuring timely achievement of project deliverables.

Procurement and logistics

• Support procurement and deployment of necessary air quality monitoring equipment, including low-cost sensors, NO2 diffusion tubes, and particle counters.
• Manage logistics for stakeholder engagement workshops and technical training sessions, ensuring smooth delivery of all project components.
• Ensure compliance with UNOPS procurement standards for sourcing equipment and services.

Human Resources management

• Oversee recruitment and capacity-building initiatives for the local stakeholders, ensuring they are equipped to manage the monitoring framework effectively.
• Provide supervision and guidance to project staff involved in technical training and data management activities.
• Support programme for community engagement in air pollution monitoring and management through citizen science foundations

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) or higher degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on environmental sustainability or international development would be ideal, particularly given the focus on managing air quality monitoring systems in Timor-Leste and in developing countries.
• First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields with an additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations management, preferably in a large international organization, with a focus on Environment projects across developing countries. Experience should include hands-on management of complex projects, particularly in the environmental or air quality sectors.
• Some experience in the UN system organizations, preferably working in developing countries, is highly desirable, especially in the context of project management and implementation for environmental monitoring and capacity building.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing air quality monitoring frameworks, including the integration of low-cost sensors, reference-grade equipment, and data reporting systems is an asset.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly in fostering collaboration with government bodies, local authorities, and international partners to address environmental health risks such as air pollution is an asset.
• Experience in capacity building, including technical training programs for local stakeholders on air quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting, is an asset.
• Some experience in the UN system organizations, preferably in a developing country, is desirable.