UNOPS

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Na América Latina e no Caribe, o UNOPS atua em 23 países, entregando soluções de alto impacto que impulsionam o desenvolvimento sustentável. O UNOPS foca na construção e melhoria de infraestruturas resilientes — incluindo estradas, pontes, instalações públicas, sistemas de saneamento e habitação — para aumentar a qualidade de vida e fomentar o crescimento inclusivo.

O UNOPS também apoia a saúde pública por meio da aquisição de medicamentos essenciais e equipamentos médicos, garantindo um acesso mais amplo aos serviços de saúde. Ao fortalecer as capacidades institucionais, o UNOPS promove uma gestão pública transparente, eficiente e equitativa. Como parceiro de confiança de governos e partes interessadas no desenvolvimento, o UNOPS alinha suas intervenções às prioridades nacionais, ajudando os países a avançarem nos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável por meio de um apoio prático e orientado a resultados.

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In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management. As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results-driven support.

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Com sede no Brasil, o Escritório Multi-País do UNOPS para o Cone Sul (SCMCO) também supervisiona operações na Argentina, Paraguai e Uruguai, apoiando prioridades nacionais e metas de desenvolvimento em toda a sub-região.

Na Argentina, o UNOPS fortalece as instituições públicas ao fornecer assistência técnica em planejamento, aquisições e supervisão de projetos de infraestrutura — particularmente em edifícios públicos — e ao desenvolver capacidades em compras públicas, com foco em inovação tecnológica.

No Brasil, onde o UNOPS atua desde 2012, o escritório colabora com agências da ONU, instituições financeiras e órgãos governamentais em todos os níveis para entregar serviços em saúde, educação, urbanização, reabilitação social, PPPs e fortalecimento institucional. O UNOPS desempenhou um papel fundamental na resposta à pandemia de COVID-19 e gerencia atualmente 17 projetos ativos no país.

Seu trabalho enfatiza a transparência, a eficiência operacional e a gestão orientada por resultados, alinhando-se às necessidades estratégicas e operacionais de seus parceiros. Em todo o Cone Sul, o UNOPS promove o desenvolvimento sustentável ao aprimorar as capacidades nacionais e apoiar a entrega de infraestrutura inclusiva e de alto impacto.

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Based in Brazil, the UNOPS Southern Cone Multi-Country Office (SCMCO) also oversees operations in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, supporting national priorities and development goals across the subregion. In Argentina, UNOPS strengthens public institutions by providing technical assistance in planning, procurement, and oversight of infrastructure projects—particularly in public buildings—and building capacity in public procurement, with a focus on technological innovation. In Brazil, where UNOPS has operated since 2012, the office collaborates with UN agencies, financial institutions, and government bodies at all levels to deliver services in health, education, urbanization, social rehabilitation, PPPs, and institutional strengthening. UNOPS has played a key role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and currently manages 17 active projects across the country. Its work emphasizes transparency, operational efficiency, and results-driven management while aligning with the strategic and operational needs of its partners. Across the Southern Cone, UNOPS promotes sustainable development by enhancing national capabilities and supporting the delivery of high-impact, inclusive infrastructure.

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O Engenheiro/a Mecânico/a apoiará na revisão das atividades de design e construção, garantindo que os projetos sejam do orçamento e com os mais altos padrões de qualidade.

O Engenheiro/a Mecânico/a deverá incorporar as melhores práticas em design técnico e gestão da construção ao longo de todo o ciclo do projeto, devendo manter estrita conformidade com os padrões de Saúde, Segurança, Social e Ambiental (HSSE) e com os requisitos de Proteção contra Exploração, Abuso e Assédio Sexual (PSEAH).

O titular da função também demonstra forte expertise técnica, gestão proativa de recursos e capacidade de assegurar integridade, transparência e coordenação eficaz entre as partes interessadas em todas as atividades de engenharia civil.

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The Mechanical Engineer will support the review of design and construction activities, ensuring that projects are on budget and meet the highest quality standards.

The Mechanical Engineer will incorporate best practices in technical design and construction management throughout the entire project cycle, maintaining strict compliance with Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements.

The incumbent will also demonstrate strong technical expertise, proactive resource management, and the ability to ensure integrity, transparency, and effective coordination among stakeholders in all civil engineering activities.

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Obrigatório

• Bacharelado (ou equivalente) em Engenharia Mecânica ou áreas relacionadas, com 2 anos de experiência relevante, OU
• Mestrado (ou equivalente) em qualquer uma das áreas acima ou correlatas permite substituir anos de experiência

Desejável

• Certificação profissional reconhecida ou filiação a uma associação de engenharia mecânica, em nível nacional ou internacional, é desejável

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Required

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, with 2 years of relevant experience, OR
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields allows for the substitution of years of experience.

Desirable

• Recognized professional certification or membership in a mechanical engineering association, at national or international level, is desirable.

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Obrigatório

• Experiência relevante inclui atuação em engenharia de sistemas mecânicos, engenharia de sistemas de armazenamento ou áreas relacionadas.

Desejável

• Experiência de trabalho em ambientes multiculturais ou em organizações do sistema das Nações Unidas em países em desenvolvimento é desejável.
• Experiência em contextos de desenvolvimento ou humanitários é desejável.

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Required

• Relevant experience includes work in mechanical systems engineering, storage systems engineering, or related fields.

Desirable

• Experience working in multicultural environments or in United Nations system organizations in developing countries is desirable.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desirable.

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• 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. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
  

• 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. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• 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.