Background Information
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
South East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO)
UNOPS South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. EAPMCO was established in January 2023 following the merger of the Thailand Multi-Country Office, which covered 20 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and the Cambodia Multi-Country Office, which covered 4 countries South East Asia - 3 countries in the Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam) and the Philippines. EAPMCO currently covers 24 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. With its head office in Bangkok, the Multi-Country Office comprises eight EAPMCOs: EAPMCO Thailand, EAPMCO Indonesia, EAPMCO Pacific Operations Cluster, EAPMCO Papua New Guinea, EAPMCO China, EAPMCO Vietnam, EAPMCO Mekong and EAPMCO Philippines. In 2024, the UNOPS EAPMCO implemented projects worth more than USD 80 million, in the areas of Energy Transition, Digital Transformations, Sustainable Environmental Management, Climate Change, Waste Management, Rule of Law and Access to Justice, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Post Conflict Reintegration, Emergency Relief, Post COVID19 Economic Transformations, and Health, through HR, procurement, construction, contract management, fund and program management services. The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself.
UNOPS in Papua New Guinea
The EAPMCO Papua New Guinea was established in early 2020 to support the implementation of design and construction of infrastructure, sustainable procurement, capacity development to support technical and governance excellence, programme management, and to facilitate access to funding sources in Papua New Guinea.
As an established office since 2022, EAPMCO PNG is demonstrating significant growth and portfolio diversification potential in a short period of time. Working with an increasing number of development partners, in 2023 EAPMCO PNG is quickly being recognised as a responsive and quality partner in climate change resilient infrastructure, sustainable procurement and governance support to the Government of PNG in its service delivery obligations to the people. There are a number of projects currently in the pipeline which will expand the portfolio of existing projects for the office.
Project Background:
The Milne Bay Project is a climate-resilient infrastructure initiative funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and implemented in Papua New Guinea. The project aims to deliver practical, climate-resilient infrastructure solutions in Rabaraba, Esa’ala, and the Deboyne Islands within Milne Bay Province.
The initiative is aligned with Papua New Guinea’s National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Policy 2015–2030, which seeks to expand access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation for all citizens. The policy prioritizes the reduction of waterborne diseases, the promotion of integrated and sustainable water resource management and empowerment of communities to participate in WASH service delivery.
Interventions for Deboyne Islands is among the key work packages under the Project and it entails the construction of climate-resilient WASH facilities across selected public institutions. Planned interventions include the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, dehydration toilets and solar powered lighting across all the selected public institutions and construction of an assembly hall in one of the institutions.
Overall, the Milne Bay Project supports the Government of Papua New Guinea’s ambition to achieve universal access to improved water, sanitation, hygiene, and electricity services as outlined in the Medium Term Development Plan IV (2023–2027). The project contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligns with DFAT’s strategic priorities by providing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient infrastructure—particularly for marginalized and vulnerable populations, including women, girls, persons with disabilities, and communities exposed to climate change, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.
The Construction Management Engineer provides end-to-end technical leadership across construction delivery - from site supervision through testing and commissioning. The role ensures works are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with approved designs, specifications, contracts, and health, safety, social and environment (HSSE) standards while strengthening partner, contractor and team capacity.
Construction Supervision and Commissioning
Contract and Quality Assurance
HSSE and Compliance
Monitoring, Reporting and Control
Stakeholder Management and Team Supervision
Knowledge Building and Sharing
