Project Manager (Infrastructure)
About the role
The Project Manager (Infrastructure) will oversee the effective delivery and daily management of infrastructure projects across sectors such as education, health, transportation, irrigation, and ports. The role involves developing and implementing project plans, ensuring quality and compliance, managing risks, and coordinating with donors, partners, and beneficiaries. Key responsibilities include project delivery, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting, and personnel management. Candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and significant experience in managing infrastructure projects, including technical and design requirements, quality assurance, and risk management. The position is with UNOPS and focuses on projects that drive sustainable development and community transformation.
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in civil, water, electrical, mechanical, structural or other applicable engineering disciplines with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above with 5 years of relevant experience is required.
- Relevant experience is work in implementing and managing infrastructure projects (e.g. roads, dams, bridges, irrigation, health, windmills, solar power, ports, etc.), all or some in developing countries, post-conflict environments, or emergency contexts.
- Experience in defining technical and design requirements is required.
- Knowledge of infrastructure quality assurance methodologies and tools is required.
- Experience in managing infrastructure project risks in a multi-stakeholder context is required.
Nice to have
- Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, PEng, CEng, etc) is desired.
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
- Experience in contract management is desired.
- Experience in supporting the development of procurement strategies is desired.
- Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is desired.
- Experience of planning and applying health and safety procedures is desired
Technologies
- Accessibility
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Highlights
A project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, PEng, CEng) is desirable but not required. Experience in multicultural environments, the UN system, or development/humanitarian contexts is considered an advantage. Experience with FIDIC contracts and health and safety procedures is also desirable. The role may involve work in developing countries, post-conflict, or emergency contexts.
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