Project Manager

The first infrastructure component is related to the repair of an undermining of the perimeter wall that adjoins the sea and that is part of the old walled structure that protected the city (now known as Casco Antiguo). This intervention requires a structural design, approvals with the authorities, bidding/contracting, works supervision, contract management.

The second infrastructure component has to do with the repair of a steel structure that supports a glass floor that, as a result of exposure to saltpeter, presents a lot of oxidation and deterioration. The scope of the intervention is the same as that of the undermining explained in the previous paragraph.

These infrastructure components were recently added under Amendment 1 to the Agreement, so the scope of the work is being defined, gathering technical information (plans, technical studies, etc.); to proceed with the final designs, approvals, bids, works, etc.

The products to be delivered are: goods and services, technical studies for the infrastructure components, repaired infrastructures (undercut and steel structure)

The project team is made up of approximately 7 people: project manager, restorative architect, project associate, HSSE specialist, GD&I specialist, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer.

The interested parties are: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of Historical Heritage, Ministry of Environment

In general terms, the products to be delivered are grouped into three components: Academic Strengthening, Institutional Strengthening, and Infrastructure and Equipment. In this context, the products include, among others: a modern training offer, a management model in accordance with the needs of the sectors and a complex of equipped and functional buildings, as well as other works of Training Centers in the interior of the Country.

The project team is made up of approximately 10 people: (1) Officer project manager for institutional component, (1) officer project manager for academic component, (2) officers project managers for infrastructure component, (1) infrastructure supervisor, (2) project assistants, (1) infrastructure associate, (2) administrative assistants. Besides, a roster of specialists such as: architects, HSSE specialist, GD&I specialist, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, electromechanical engineers, etc.

The interested parties are: INADEH, the Ministry of Labor and the Development Bank of Latin America.

• Develop, complete and update implementation plans

• Implement the approved plan (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Board. 

• Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life span. 

• Higher University Degree (Master's degree) preferably in Project Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering, is mandatory.
• Second University degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree) will be accepted preferably in one of the aforementioned areas as long as it accredits a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Certification

• Certificate of Professional suitability issued by the Technical Board of Engineers and Architects of the Republic of Panama. Mandatory.
• Certificate of Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI,or similar). Mandatory

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement 

Contract level: LICA 10

The vacancy is open to national candidates in Panama.

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.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
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• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• 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
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Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.