Senior Project Manager (Construction)

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their Peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP). It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) is an integral part of DOS, Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), and a close partner of the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT).  UNGSC serves all UN peace operations worldwide through the integrated and customized supply of critical goods, logistics services and IT solutions, reaching thousands of peacekeepers in some of the most inaccessible areas and challenging conditions. To guarantee robust and uninterrupted communications and advanced technology services globally, UNGSC operates from two bases, one in Brindisi, Italy, and one in Valencia, Spain (the United Nations Information and Communications Technology Facility, UNICTF).  

On November 11, 2024, an agreement was signed with the Government of Italy regarding improvements to the premises of the United Nations Global Service Centre.    The UNGSC Facilities Upgrade Project will cover the development of a Capital Master Plan, the improvement and modernization of infrastructure of the campus belonging to the Italian Air Force, renovation of several UNGSC facilities including the re-design of the base entrance, conference and training spaces, logistics/administrative areas, etc.

This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for the United Nations Secretariat. The incumbent of this position will be a staff member of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

The Senior  Project Manager will oversee the entire lifecycle of this project, planning and design, sourcing of relevant service providers, ensuring timely delivery and execution, compliance with regulatory standards and applicable occupational safety and health as well as fire safety standards, and alignment with UN and donor objectives.

• *FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
  
  *CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

• Advanced University Degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) preferably in  Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or other relevant field with seven (7 ) years of relevant experience is required or:
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the above mentioned field of study, with nine  (9) years of relevant work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• PRINCE2 Certification or PMP is mandatory

***Please upload your academic diplomas or academic certifications to your application***


Work Experience required:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in project management 
• Minimum of 5 years managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 3 years managing teams and contractors.
• Minimum of 2 years of contract management experience.
  
  

Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply): 

• Experience with international Organizations, public procurement processes, and Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) contracts
• Working experience in implementing and delivering projects for international organizations

Languages

• Fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required. 
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.

• Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
• Contract level: ICS11 (IICA 3)
• Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• 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.

• 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 will be based in Brindisi, Italy which is a family duty station.

• 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.