Project Manager (Health)

UNOPS Madagascar, which was established in 2022 and is currently expanding, provides services through its main office based in Antananarivo and has opened branch offices in several regions of the country. The UNOPS office responds to the support needs of the Malagasy government with funding from multilateral and bilateral donors. UNOPS Madagascar provides a wide range of infrastructure, procurement and project management services and aims to extend its support to diversified projects, the provision of basic services and other related services, particularly in the field of economic and social infrastructure (construction and rehabilitation) and financial management in sectors such as agriculture, transport/public works, renewable energy, health, environment and climate change.

UNOPS CDMCO-Madagascar is seeking to recruit a Project Manager for Health projects including both procurement and infrastructure implementation.

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project(s) 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 for Implementation projects will be managing project(s) which ultimate goal is to provide implementation services that contribute to the achievement of partners’ goals. The variety of projects is quite diverse and can range from procurement of medical equipment, health furniture, health vehicles, health infrastructure to delivery of training or providing technical assistance. 

Depending on the nature and configuration of the project, the project manager might be executing technical studies, reviews, designs, supervision or operation and maintenance services of one or several physical infrastructure assets, in one or multiple sites. Depending on the implementation modality it may involve large volumes of procurement of goods, services and HR services.

UNOPS operates in complex contexts where resources might be scarce, local capacity low and where professional judgement and experience in these environments are of uttermost importance.

• Advanced University (Master’s Degree) Degree in a relevant discipline (Project Management, Public Health, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering etc.).
• A Bachelor’s Degree with a combination of 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.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in developing, managing and implementing complex health projects/programmes.
• 3 years experience in health projects that involves procurement of equipment and improvement of health facilities is a requirement.
• 2 years experience in developing countries is required.
• 2 years experience in managing teams is a requirement.
• Experience in health consulting, universal health coverage or health systems strengthening is an advantage
• Experience in medical systems design and construction for medium to large scale health care facilities is an advantage
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies is an asset.
• Experience in risk management is an asset.
• Experience in writing reports, performing data analysis, and writing technical documents is an asset.
• Experience working in multicultural teams is an asset.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to manage tasks associated with the development of projects.
• Strong Problem Solving Skills.

• Full working knowledge of English and French is required.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

UNOPS in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) provides services from its main office in Kinshasa and its office in the provinces of the DRC. CDMCO's office covers 15 French-speaking countries in Central and Southern Africa such as DRC, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Burundi, Rwanda, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Angola and Comoros Islands.

UNOPS helps partners achieve their project objectives, including physical and social infrastructure, elections and environmental protection.