Technical Expert Mechatronics, Automation & CNC, Home based, Remote

General Information

Position Title: Technical Expert - Mechatronics,Automation & CNC

Job Category: Engineer

Duty Station(s): Home based

Seniority Level: Mid Level

ICS Level: ICS 10

Contract Type: ICA - IICA - Retainer

Contract Level: IICA 2

Posting Start Date: 25-Jun-2026

Posting End Date: 14-Jun-2027

Duration: 12 months

Job Highlight

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement oftechnical education in Egypt and Morocco, leveraging your expertisein mechatronics, automation, and CNC technologies. The positionoffers a platform to shape the future workforce by integratingcutting-edge industrial practices into vocational trainingprograms, fostering innovation, and driving sustainabledevelopment.

About the Region

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya,oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries,with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supportedby more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-countryoffices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and SouthernAfrica, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances nationalpriorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health,Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support,and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Officeprovides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversightin key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management andOversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health andSafety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery,fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement,the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparentresource management, and a better quality of life for communitiesacross the continent.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Based in Tunis, the North Africa Multi-Country Office (NAMCO)oversees operations in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco,delivering project management, financial services, infrastructure,procurement, and human resources support. With active projectoffices in Morocco and Libya, NAMCO works in close partnership withgovernments, NGOs, and international financial institutions toadvance socio-economic development across the region. NAMCO'sportfolio spans health, justice, climate action, and environmentalpreservation, while promoting youth and women's empowerment throughimproved access to education and employment opportunities. Keyinitiatives include: supplying digital learning materials forTunisian schools (World Bank), supporting Tunisia's nationaldevelopment plan (AICS), enhancing maritime border management (EU),delivering high-tech health equipment to 75 hospitals (World Bank),supporting resilient agriculture in Libya (IFAD), and advancingvocational training in Morocco (KOICA). NAMCO's work contributesdirectly to inclusive growth and progress toward the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs).

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project management

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CNC machines

Job Specific Context

This position will provide technical expertise in mechatronics,automation, and CNC technologies for vocational training andeducational projects in Egypt and Morocco . The role involvesadapting existing policies and approaches to meet the specificneeds of the projects, ensuring the effective implementation ofmodern industrial technologies in the local context. The TechnicalExpert will work closely with local partners, educationalinstitutions, and industry stakeholders to enhance the quality andrelevance of technical education programs.

Role Purpose

The Technical Expert - Mechatronics, Automation & CNC willmanage projects independently within existing frameworks,guidelines, and rules, providing authoritative advice on theapplication of established policies and procedures. The roleinvolves adapting existing policies, approaches, and models to meetemerging client or project needs, ensuring the successfulintegration of advanced technologies into vocational trainingprograms.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Technical Expertise and Project Management

• Manage projects related to the implementation of mechatronics,automation, and CNC technologies in vocational trainingcenters.

• Provide authoritative advice on the application of establishedpolicies and procedures related to technical education andindustrial automation.

• Adapt existing policies, approaches, and models to meet thespecific needs of vocational training projects in Egypt andMorocco

• Supervise a team of support staff and/or junior professionalpersonnel involved in project implementation.

• Solve complex technical problems by navigating and applyingexisting rules and industry best practices.

• Manage a specific portfolio of work, including the procurement,installation, and maintenance of CNC equipment and automationsystems.

• Interact with clients, educational institutions, and industrypartners to maintain relationships and ensure reliable servicedelivery.

2. Curriculum Development and Training

• Develop and adapt training curricula for mechatronics,automation, and CNC technologies, ensuring alignment with industrystandards and local needs.

• Conduct training sessions for instructors and students on theoperation, maintenance, and programming of CNC machines andautomation systems.

• Provide technical guidance and support to educationalinstitutions in the establishment and upgrading of mechatronics andautomation labs.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and recommendimprovements to enhance learning outcomes.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local industrypartners, educational institutions, and government agencies.

• Facilitate collaboration between industry and academia toensure the relevance of vocational training programs to the needsof the labor market.

• Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to promote theadoption of advanced technologies in vocational training.

• Represent UNOPS in technical meetings and conferences relatedto mechatronics, automation, and CNC technologies

Skills

Automation, CNC Operation, Manufacturing Engineering, ProjectManagement, Technical Training

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinkslong term and externally in order to positively shape theorganisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implicationsof future decisions and activities on other parts of theorganisation.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively todifferences and encourages others to do the same. Upholdsorganisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards oftrustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.Collaborates and supports the development of others. For peoplemanagers only: Acts as positive leadership role model,motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizingappropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on allpartners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds andmaintains strong external relationships and is a competent partnerfor others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for selfand/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total taskaccomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Seesopportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understandsthat responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on ourbeneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances orrequirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursuescontinuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmaticdecisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculatedrisks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needsof others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinionand finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Mechatronics Engineering,Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related fieldwith 7 years of relevant experience.

• Engineering degree or Masters degree or equivalent in a relatedfields with 5 years of relevant experience is required

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechatronics, automation,and CNC technologies, including project management, curriculumdevelopment, and technical training is required.
• Experience in vocational training and technical educationprograms is required
• Experience in the Middle East and North Africa region isrequired

Desired

• Experience working in international development projects orwith UN agencies is desired.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnershipdevelopment is desired.

Language Requirements

Language: English

• Proficiency Level: Fluent
• Requirement: Required

Language: Arabic

• Proficiency Level: Fluent
• Requirement: Required

Language: French

• Proficiency Level: Intermediate
• Requirement: Desirable

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process requestcandidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnightCopenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.Applications received after the closing date will not beconsidered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited toproceed to the next stage of the selection process, which mayinclude various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employmentopportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range ofnationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities,sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain andstrengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive workingenvironment where all personnel are treated with respect and haveequal 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 andwelcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenousand racialized communities, individuals of diverse genderidentities and sexual orientations, and persons withdisabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at theirbest during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted andrequire support or reasonable accommodation to complete anyassessment, please inform our human resources team upon receivingyour 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. Touphold these standards, background checks are conducted for allfinal candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history ofsuch conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS,candidates acknowledge and consent to these verificationprocesses.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint acandidate at a lower level than the advertised level of thepost.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatorycourses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time,before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatorycourses may be required during your contract. Please note that youwill not receive any compensation for taking courses andrefreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please clickhere.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their dutiesin accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies andInstructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks.In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UNcore values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on allpotential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on theresults of such checks.