Project Manager

About the jobApplication period 06-Mar-2025 to 19-Mar-2025Functional Responsibilities:Project Delivery and PerformanceProcedures Monitoring and reporting Stakeholder engagement Quality assurance Knowledge management and innovation Leadership and 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 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 Accept goods, services or works delivered by suppliers. Lead contract management duties including supplier performance evaluation. Act as the Employer’s Representative within the FIDIC works contracts. 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 Leadership and Personnel ManagementLead and motivate the project management team, if applicable Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timely Select, recruit and train the team as required and take into account gender parity and diversity objectives. Ensure safety and security for all project personnel and comply with UNDSS standards Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by UNOPS policies, standards and commitments. Education/Experience/Language requirements:EducationAn Advanced University (Masters) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or other related technical discipline is required. A combination of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or other related technical discipline with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above. CertificationPrince 2 Foundation or equivalent is an advantage. Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent an advantage. Experience:A minimum of five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience in complex Infrastructure Projects is required; At least one (1) year experience implementing international norms in Health and Safety is required; A minimum of two (2) years in a Management role is required; A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary, multicultural teams is required; Experience implementing Health and/or Education Sector infrastructure is highly desirable; Knowledge and experience with procurement of goods/services/ works is an asset; Experience managing projects with Multiple construction sites and complex logistical arrangements in remote locations is an asset; Experience developing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) and/or World Bank Safeguard Frameworks is an advantage; Experience working in development sector is a distinct advantage; Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is a distinct advantage; Demonstrated experience working with Government MDAs on Donor-Funded projects is an asset; Familiar with web-based applications and Google-Suite products, especially google docs, sheets, slides and forms is an asset; Strong writing and reporting skills are an asset. Experience in risk management is an asset. Strong problem-solving skills are an asset. Language Fluency in written and spoken English is required Fluency in Amharic is required. Working knowledge of additional UN Official language is an asset.