Summary of functions:
1. Project Delivery and Performance
2. Procedures
3. Monit...
Summary of functions:
1. Project Delivery and Performance
2. Procedures
3. Monitoring and reporting
4. Stakeholder engagement
5. Quality assurance
6. Knowledge management and innovation
7. Personnel management
1. Project Delivery and Performance
● Develop, complete and update implementation plan(s)
● 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.
● Manage the production of the required outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress
and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.
● Ensure that quality of work packages and deliverables complies with the quality
requirements defined in the Implementation Plan.
● Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers
● Manage acceptance and delivery of work packages
● Monitor project progress ensuring that work packages are being executed properly
● Control project and work packages changes
● Identify, and anticipate in a timely manner, potential risks and issues and advises
mitigating measures to senior management/ Project Board so that maximum benefit to
partner(s) and other stakeholders is achieved
● Identify and report to the supervisor potential business opportunities for UNOPS
2. Procedures
● Comply with all organizational policy and specifically the Project Management Manual
● Prepare/adapt all relevant plans for approval by the Project Board.
● Manage the reporting obligations defined in the Legal Agreement(s) and in the
Implementation Plan
● Ensure maintenance of the project files and lessons learned are recorded
● Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and
payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.
● Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate
charges as they apply to the project
● Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel
● Manage expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)
● Where the Project Manager has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these
responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant
commitments and disbursements.
● For project closure purposes, provide a formal handover of the project to the closure
manager
● Support project audit activities, including planning, preparation and coordination during
the audits and follow up on audit observations/recommendations
3. Monitoring and reporting
● Prepare and issue regular project and/or financial reports in accordance with Partner and
UNOPS requirements for reporting.
● Regularly review project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and
quality).
● Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by the organization’s standard procedures.
● Provide routine oversight and analysis of delivery data within the dashboard system.
● Ensure all project team members track and regularly update milestones and targets for the
duration of projects' life span
4. Stakeholder engagement
● Develop stakeholder profiles and facilitate the formulation of stakeholder engagement
strategies
● Establish solid working relationships with the Project Board (Executive, Senior Users and
Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders
● Enable the formulation of project communications plans. Coordinate internal project
communications. Monitor the effectiveness of project communications
● Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and
interdependency management of communications. Ensure stakeholders are aware of project
activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover outputs
5. Quality assurance
● Work with internal stakeholders to ensure projects comply with audit requirements
● Work with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure effective interface with suppliers' quality
systems
● Coordinate quality reviews of project documents and deliverables
● Provide quality control for management outputs (project documents, reports, etc.)
6. Knowledge management and innovation
● Encourage routine and effective capacity building activities are conducted in order to build the
long-term and sustainable capacity of staff.
● Actively interact with other Project Managers and the wider PM community to share case
studies, lessons learned and best practices
● Contribute to the oversight of lessons learned procedures, ensuring that lessons learnt are
shared in a timely and appropriate manner. Participate in the relevant Communities of
Practice
● Research and logging of lessons learned throughout the project life span.
● Provide feedback to Practice Groups on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards
continuous improvement of UNOPS policies
7. Personnel Management
● Lead and motivate the project management team
● Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established
● Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timely
● Select, recruit and train team as required and taking into account gender parity and diversity
objectives.
● Ensure safety and security for all project personnel and comply with UNDSS standards
Impact of Results
Project Manager directly impacts on achievement of project results by adhering to project
management methods and strategies, reducing risks, cutting costs and improving success rates.
This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider
in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of
choice in sustainable development and project services.
Education:
Advanced University Degree in Project Management,Arc...
Education:
- Advanced University Degree in Project Management,Architecture, Civil Engineering.
- A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
NB: Please add/Upload proof of studies (Diplomas, Bachelor, certification, etc..) mentioned in your GPRS profile when submitting your application.
Certification:
- Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI,etc.) is an asset.
- Complete the UNOPS PMM, UNOPS PMM Infraperspective and oneUNOPS Projects training within (3)months from joining UNOPS.
- Professional certification from an accredited institution (PEng., CEng. , etc) is an asset
Experience:
- 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.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in French is required.
- Intermediate level English is required.
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
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Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. |
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Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
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Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
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Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
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Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
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Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
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Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
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Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Contract type: ICA,Regular/month. This is a regular monthly contract that requir...
- Contract type: ICA,Regular/month. This is a regular monthly contract that requires ongoing services for the duration of the contract, with payments made at the end of each month
- Contract level: I-ICA 2, ICS 10
- Contract duration: Ongoing ICA-'Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applic...
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Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 has been working in Haiti for 20 years with the Haitian Government, other ...
UNOPS has been working in Haiti for 20 years with the Haitian Government, other United Nations agencies and international organizations to support them in project management, procurement and logistics services. UNOPS also provides communication and governance support, as well as technical expertise in engineering and infrastructure for the implementation of projects that have a positive impact on the lives of Haitians. Over the past few years, the Haiti Country Office has mainly implemented major infrastructure projects (roads, schools, renewable energy), health-related procurement such as medical equipment and ambulances, and management and services in support of the government.
Haiti is a non-family duty station, facing significant security issues in its capital Port-au-Prince and some areas outside of the capital city. 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.