Asociado/a Técnico/a en Infraestructura

The Technical Associate in Infrastructure will contribute to the technical management of the project by supervising infrastructure activities, maintenance, adaptations, equipment, and operation of the Latidos del Barrio Centers, ensuring technical follow-up of works and compliance with standards and operational conditions. The role supports maintenance, technical supervision, inventory management, operational support, and capacity building relevant to the project.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and infrastructure by gathering requirements and technical specifications, including field visits for measurements and data verification.
• Prepare plans and budgets (material calculations) for assigned works.
• Conduct technical inspections and monitor the schedule and execution of construction works, verifying compliance with plans, terms of reference and contractual conditions.
• Generate weekly technical reports on work progress and incident reports.
• Technically review finishes, materials, equipment and systems specified in works and issue observations.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of centers, spaces and equipment.
• Support technical supervision by monitoring contractors, suppliers and technical services.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications for purchases, services and minor works.
• Verify deliveries, progress and quality of work performed.
• Review and verify compliance with quality and safety plans implemented by contractors during works execution.
• Maintain updated records of equipment, furniture, tools and technical supplies.
• Coordinate maintenance needs with territorial coordinators and operational team.
• Prepare maintenance reports, improvement needs and operational risks.
• Support knowledge creation, exchange and capacity building relevant to the project.
• Participate in training and organize informational sessions on internal procedures for project staff.
• Support other capacity strengthening activities including design and delivery of tools, workshop materials or platforms leveraging community collective intelligence.
• Support dissemination and exchange of relevant data and lessons learned within the country office and regionally.
• Stay informed of emerging best practices nationally, regionally and internationally related to the project work.
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Support collection and systematization of project knowledge, products and tools and their wide distribution to partners.
• Perform other functions within the functional profile necessary for efficient office and organizational operation.

Requirements

• Secondary education completed is required.
• University studies (Bachelor's degree) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Electricity, Buildings or related disciplines will be given due consideration but are not mandatory.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience with secondary education completed or three (3) years with a Bachelor's degree in project management.
• Experience in the use of computer tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience in maintenance, infrastructure supervision, minor works, installations, operations or technical support is desired.
• Experience in managing suppliers, contractors, inventories or public and community spaces will be valued.
• Experience in United Nations system agencies, multilateral organizations and/or public sector is desirable.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Basic knowledge of English is desirable.
• Professional certifications relevant to the degree required.

Skills

• Project Management
• Infrastructure Supervision
• Maintenance Management
• Technical Support
• Supplier Management
• Contractor Management
• Inventory Management
• Operations Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Technical Follow-up
• Capacity Building
• Public Space Management
• Minor Works Supervision

Languages

Spanish, English