Project Information:
In 2004, UNOPS established the Herat Multi Agency Compound ...
Project Information:
In 2004, UNOPS established the Herat Multi Agency Compound (HMAC) in Herat, where multiple UN agencies are co-located. UNOPS is responsible for compound and facility management, overseeing common services. Additionally, UNOPS project teams, with significant representation, contribute to project implementation in the Western region of the country. As HMAC operates under the UNOPS Cost Recovery model, it is important to deliver high-quality and timely facilities and common services to both internal and external tenants. The Cost Recovery Project team is vital in ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining regular engagement with stakeholders.
Job-Specific Information:
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Support Services and direct supervision of the Facility Manager, the incumbent coordinates all aspects of the construction projects in Herat compound The project manager is responsible for assessing the needs of prospective tenants at HMAC, analyzing their specific facility requirements, and developing move-in schedules. This includes effective resource allocation and overseeing infrastructure setup, ensuring utilities are connected, safety regulations are met, and stakeholders are well-informed. Additionally, the project manager will handle project planning and execution, adopt a holistic approach to tenant needs, coordinate between teams, and address challenges related to cost recovery projects at HMAC.
Initially the duty station is Kabul with frequent travels to Herat and once the implementation of the project starts, the incumbent is expected to deploy to Herat as the final duty station. Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for planning and designing programmatic activities, for monitoring and reporting these activities, and for carrying out on-site supervision of work performed by Contractors. Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project. Project Manager manages the project activities on an ongoing basis during the Implementation stage. The main responsibility of a Project Manager is to ensure that the project outputs are delivered within the specified project tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. He/she is expected to meet the organization’s performance and delivery goals.