Project Manager (Multiple Positions)

Application period 21-Jul-2025 to 04-Aug-2025Functional Responsibilities: 2. Procedures 3. Monitoring and reporting 4. Stakeholder engagement 5. Quality assurance 6. Knowledge management and innovation 7. Personnel ManagementProject Delivery and PerformanceProceduresMonitoring and reportingStakeholder engagementQuality assuranceKnowledge management and innovation Personnel management Project Delivery and PerformanceDevelop, 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 managersManage acceptance and delivery of work packagesMonitor project progress ensuring that work packages are being executed properlyControl project and work packages changesIdentify, 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 achievedIdentify and report to the supervisor potential business opportunities for UNOPSComply with all organizational policy and specifically the Project Management ManualPrepare/adapt all relevant plans for approval by the Project Board.

Manage the reporting obligations defined in the Legal Agreement(s) and in the Implementation PlanEnsure maintenance of the project files and lessons learned are recordedManage 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 projectUnderstand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnelManage 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 managerSupport project audit activities, including planning, preparation and coordination during the audits and follow up on audit observations/recommendationsPrepare 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 spanDevelop stakeholder profiles and facilitate the formulation of stakeholder engagement strategiesEstablish solid working relationships with the Project Board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholdersEnable the formulation of project communications plans. Coordinate internal project communications. Monitor the effectiveness of project communicationsCoordinate 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 outputsWork with internal stakeholders to ensure projects comply with audit requirementsWork with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure effective interface with suppliers' quality systemsCoordinate quality reviews of project documents and deliverablesProvide quality control for management outputs (project documents, reports, etc. )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 PracticeResearch 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 policiesLead and motivate the project management teamEnsure that behavioural expectations of team members are established Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timelySelect, recruit and train a team as required and take into account gender parity and diversity objectives. Ensure safety and security for all project personnel and comply with UNDSS standardsEducation/Experience/Language requirements: Education: Advanced University Degree in a relevant discipline, Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering or a related field is required.

A combination of a Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above. Certification: Professional certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI, etc. ) is an asset. Complete the UNOPS PMM, UNOPS PMM Infra perspective, and oneUNOPS Projects training within (3) months from joining UNOPS. Professional certification from an accredited institution ( PEng. , CEng. , etc) is an assetExperience: A minimum of 5 years' experience in implementing and managing infrastructure projects (roads, bridges is required. Experience in contract management is an asset. Knowledge of World Bank 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. Proficiency 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: Full working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply.

These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.