Project Manager/ Civil Engineer

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects on behalf of UN agencies and bilateral donors and in close coordination with the Government and national authorities and multiple NGOs and civil society organizations in a variety of sectors and areas (incl. human rights, constitutional support, electoral support, health, private sector development, water, and local area development). The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, so as to achieve the outcomes sought by the clients.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing an infratsure project that entails substantive civil works, and associated electrical and mechanical works. The project is already in the implementation phase. The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

Under direct supervision of the Head of Programme,  the overall guidance of the Hub Director, and close coordination and technical guidance of the Regional Infrastructure Lead,  the Project Manager is required to perform the following duties and responsibilities in accordance and full compliance with established UNOPS rules and procedures and project management requirements:

·       Oversee the design, planning, and implementation of construction works of all building and external works within the project;

·       Establish project management plan with requirments and ensure effective and efficient management of the project;

·       Approve construction plans and monitor  the progress of works according to contract schedules, specifications and project plans;

·       Ensure efficiency gains through regular follow up of project costs throughout the implementnation phases to achieve maximum value for money;

·       Ensure that the construction site meets the  health and safety requirments;

·       Inspect and report on Contractors’ weekly and monthly works in progress, in accordance with UNOPS standards;

·       Approve  Contractors’ set out and works, including compliance with Contract Specifications and ensure that contractors comply with their work plans to complete work within specified time frame;

·       Provide support and guidance to the contractors and assist in resolving site problems;

·       Using performance management techniques monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and guide necessary improvements;

·       Ensure presence at the project site(s) in order to monitor progress of works, identiy the existing problems and provide appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards;

·       Maintain records, compile and check daily progress reports prepared by the Site Engineers on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works for submission to the Head of Programme on a weekly basis and other periodic reports required by the UNOPS standard procedures;

·       Prepare, check  and maintain a database for the available materials shipped to the project, schedules of labor force, and monitor the of quality of such during the progress of works;

·       Assess, check, and approve the contractors’ activities, check and verify the completed work and make recommendations for progress payments to contractors;

·       Define and document the construction procedures according to UNOPS specified quality assurance requirements in full consulation  with the the Regional Infrastructure Lead;

·       Identify, set the procedures, and check the contractors’ activities to ensure that the constructed works on site meet UNOPS Quality Control requirments;

·       Identify and control any environmental risks that can affect the site or the neighboring domestic areas around the site;

·       Ensure timely coodirnation between Contractors and UNOPS;

·       Check that the agreed work by project team  or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies;

·       Ensure effective implementation and compliance with security procedures, protocols, and controls to maintain the safety of the construction site' users and ensure that all project personnel are well briefed and well informed of the required procedures and protocols;

·       Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to the stakeholders is achieved;

·       Ensure that all expenditure comply with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations;

·       Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time;

·       Manage and remain accountable for expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports);

·       Generate periodic reports as per UNOPS Prince2 based project management requirements;

·       Perform other related duties as required by the Head of Programme.     

• Initiative
• People Management
• Organizing and Quality Orientation
• Results Orientated
• Client Focused
• Decision Making
• Teamwork Skills
• Situational Sensitivity

a. Education

•          master Degree from a recognized University in Civil or Architectural Engineering or a relevant field. A first-level university degree with additional two years of relevant combination of academic qualifications and extensive experience in construction may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

b. Work Experience

•          5 years of relevant experience in civil engineering and/ or construction experience.
•          Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.
•          Prince2 Foundation, Price2 Practitioner or similar project management certification an asset.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.