Technical Assistant (Retainer)

The Republic of Korea, via the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) have enjoyed a strong partnership since the early 90’s. The Korea-Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital that was inaugurated in March 2013 in Matara (Southern Province of Sri Lanka) is a testament to this strong cooperation between the two countries. The hospital was constructed with a total budget of approximately USD 9 Mn.; the GoSL contributed approximately USD 2 Mn. for the infrastructure facilities while KOICA assisted with approximately USD 7 Mn. for the construction of the hospital and purchase of specialised and non-specialised equipment.

Together with the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine (MoH),  KOICA intends   to   initiate   the   next   phase   of   the   project   which   is   to   relocate   the Obstetrics and Gynaecology  (OB/GYN)  and  Neonatology  departments  from  the  Matara General Hospital to the Korea-Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital. This will require the design and construction of a new complex, currently planned to be behind the existing hospital. In addition to this, KOICA has agreed to carry out essential remodelling/ refurbishment works on the Korea-Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital.

UNOPS Sri Lanka has been a partner of choice for KOICA since 2010 and has contributed to the signing of a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNOPS and KOICA in early 2015. The MoU has resulted in notable traction at a global scale, which has paved the way for effective and efficient development cooperation between the two agencies. In light of this, KOICA has requested UNOPS Sri Lanka to support them in this project with specialised technical project management and infrastructure expertise.
UNOPS Sri Lanka under the Nepal Operation Hub (NPOH) implements projects on behalf of UN agencies and bilateral donors and in close coordination with the Government and national authorities. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including procurement, project development and technical management, and provides  financial, human resources and infrastructure-related services. The functional objective of UNOPS NPOH is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, so as to achieve the outcomes sought by the clients.

The Technical Assistant shall perform following duties for construction of New Ward Complex and Remodelling of Existing Main building at KSFH, under the direct supervision of the functional supervisor and under the overall guidance from Project Manager, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

UNOPS Work Life Harmonization offers a range of flexible working options, from which managers and personnel can select to best suit their own and the business needs.

1. Administrative Support
2. Assist in construction supervision.
3. Inventory, Asset Management and Record keeping
4.  Assist in Field testing

1.     Administrative Support

• Follows up on deadlines, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of daily records from all contractors to engineer.
• Provides administrative support to meetings etc.
• Compiles information for periodic audits.

2.     Assist in construction supervision.

• Provide daily assistance to engineer in monitoring the construction progress
• Support engineers in preparing reports about the status of construction.
• Prepares documentation for necessary security clearances of workers from all contractors
• Act as a communication bridge between the Engineer and government ministries to exchange information on administrative issues and seek co-operation
• Accurate and timely information on processes and pending issues to the concerned individuals/unit

3.     Inventory, Asset Management and Record keeping

• Conducts physical inventory checks, drafting periodic inventory and asset summaries.
• Acts as a custodian for management of site office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationery, distribution of stationery as required by staff and keeping a log of distribution

4.     Assist in Field Testing

• Assist site engineer in quality tests of construction by completing checklists provided by UNOPS. 
• Presence and record all relevant data as witness for field-testing at site.

Education

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• National Certificate level qualification in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Draughtsman is desirable but not mandatory.

Language

• Full working knowledge of English and one or more of the local languages is mandatory.

Contract type: ICA Contract level: Local ICA Support
Contract duration:  Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

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• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  
• This post is open to Sri Lankan nationals only.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.