Project Management Support – Specialist

Under the overall admin supervision of UNOPS Programme Manager or his/her delegate and operational oversight of the Chief CR&CS or his/her delegate, the Project Management Support – Specialist
will provide practical support and coordination between UNICTF and the Spanish host government and local, regional and national authorities in relation to the Spanish Government’s expansion of UNICTF.

Summary of key functions and duties:

1. Project Management 

2. Strategy and Capacity Building

The main responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: 

• Carry out and manage the infrastructure expansion at UNCITF together with Local, Regional and National Authorities.

• Deal with the Local Authorities as a focal point to present the UN requirements in terms of new infrastructures and new capacity space needs and perform drawings and sketches and engage with a range of stakeholders to determine extent of work required; presents alternatives and solutions to problems.

• Create and present planning solutions using construction drawings, corporate standards, and architectural detailing.

• Manage, plan, and schedule the capacity and space to allocate new staff and hosted entities at the UNICTF compound.

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in construction engineering, architecture, or related field.

• A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in managing construction projects or related areas 

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in working with local, regional or national authorities for permissions/agreements for facilities/construction works;

• Proficiency in the use of Office 365 suite.

Desired Experience:

• Experience in AutoCAD, Sketchup/Lumion or related 3D drawing tools;

• Experience with office space/occupancy management;

• Knowledge and practical experience with infrastructure monitoring tools;

• Experience in working in the United Nations or similar international organization;

• Experience in the establishment of effective working relationships and partnerships with host government and authorities at all levels.

• For this job opening, fluency in both Spanish and English (speak, write, read) is required.

• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

1. Contract type: Staff
2. Contract level: NOC
3. Contract duration: 'One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.

• This position is stationed in Valencia, Spain, which is a family duty station.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.