Project Manager (Infrastructure)

• Advanced University Degree in Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering.
• A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

• Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) is an asset.
• Complete the UNOPS PMM, UNOPS PMM Infra perspective and oneUNOPS Projects training within (3) months from joining UNOPS.
• Professional certification from an accredited institution ( PEng., CEng. , etc) is an asset

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Implementing and managing infrastructure projects (roads, culverts, bridges, irrigation, health, windmills, solar power, ports, etc.) is required.
• Experience in contract management is an asset.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is an asset.
• Technical acumen, with the ability to understand and speak to technical project plans and documents.
• Experience in planning and applying Health & Safety procedures is an asset.
• Experience in developing Procurement strategies is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Project and Schedule Analysis is an asset.
• Experience in developing countries or post conflict environments is an asset.
• Experience in writing reports, performing data analysis, and writing technical documents is an asset.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies is an asset.
• Experience in risk management is an asset.
• Experience working in multicultural teams is an asset.
• Experience in managing teams is an asset.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to manage tasks associated with the development of projects.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills.

• Fluency in French is required. 
• Intermediate level English is required.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (This contract is a regular monthly contract, which requires ongoing services during the term of the contract and payments will be made at the end of each month.)
2. Contract level: ICS-10/ LICA-10 - Local ICA Specialist
3. Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability)

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project and provides services to the different donors, partners and beneficiaries. The Project Manager acts on behalf of the Project Board to manage the project 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.

The Project Manager is responsible to create the Implementation Plan, use the Project Initiation Documents (PID), Legal Agreement and have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders to ensure the project(s) outputs are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the partner(s). Success of the project(s) and hence Project Manager will be based on the defined Success Criteria.

The project manager for infrastructure projects will be managing project(s) which ultimate goal is to deliver infrastructure physical assets or technical outputs. Those infrastructures are diverse and range from educational and health facilities to roads, bridges, irrigation systems or ports.

Haiti is a non-family duty station, facing increasing security issues in its capital Port-au-Prince. Projects are implemented primarily outside the capital, with more conducive security conditions. UNOPS Haiti management can be described as one led by a collaborative leadership, with strong support provided to each Project Manager and personnel. Most national and international personnel have worked long-term in-country for UNOPS.