Senior Project Manager

Bangui

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Bangui
Grade: Mid level - IICA-3, International Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2023-11-25

Job categories Project Management

Vacancy code VA/2023/B5313/26618

Level ICS-11

Department/office AFR, CDMCO, Central African Rep

Duty station Bangui, Central African Republic

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-3

Duration On going ICA - " Open-ended, Subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Application period 02-Nov-2023 to 25-Nov-2023

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education/Experience/Language requirements :
Education :

Advanced University degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline related to the nature of the project (Architecture, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering, etc.) or other related related is mandatory

First level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering or other relevant discipline in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;

Work Experience :

A minimum of seven (7) years' experience in managing infrastructure projects is mandatory.
Experience working with UNOPS in managing similar projects is an asset.
Experience in developing countries or post conflict environments is an asset
Strong experience in contract management is an asset
Sound knowledge of FIDIC contracts is an asset.
Large experience in writing reports, performing data analyses, and writing technical documents is an asset
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to manage tasks associated with the development of projects is an asset.
Strong collaboration capabilities with project teams in order expedite deliverables is an asset
Large experience in planning and applying Health & Safety procedures is an asset.
Experience in risk management for infrastructure implementation projects is an asset

Language Requirements :

Fluency in French is required
Intermediate english is essential

Certification :

Certification in Project Management ( PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI, etc.) is an asset
Professional certification from an accredited institution ( PEng., CEng. , etc) is an asset
Complete the UNOPS PMM, UNOPS PMM Infra Perspective and oneUNOPS Project trainings within (3) months after singing ToRs is an asset.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
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