Project Manager - Infrastructure (Integrated Solid Waste Management)

UNOPS LKA seeks a UN Volunteer Project Manager to deliver an integrated solid-waste-management project in Sri Lanka. The role plans and oversees landfill, material-recovery and composting works; manages time, cost, quality and risks; monitors results; reports to the Board and donors; coordinates government, communities and contractors; and leads a project team under safety and security standards.

• Develop and implement project plans and baselines in line with UNOPS standards
• Oversee design and construction of sanitary landfills, material recovery facilities and composting facilities
• Maintain monitoring and evaluation indicators and manage project risks
• Prepare technical, narrative and financial reports for the Project Board, donors and UNOPS management
• Coordinate with donors, government authorities, communities and contractors
• Lead and supervise the project team with health, safety and security compliance

• Five years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or seven years with a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience managing and delivering physical infrastructure projects
• Experience defining technical and engineering design requirements and conducting design reviews
• English

• Experience in developing countries, post-conflict contexts or emergency settings
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract management standards
• Experience with UN system entities or international development organizations
• Experience planning and enforcing HSSE procedures
• Experience with KOICA-funded projects

• Project Management
• Infrastructure Delivery
• Solid Waste Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Budget Monitoring
• Contract Management

• PRINCE2
• PMI PMP
• FIDIC

• Based in Colombo during construction; the UN Volunteer will relocate to the field location
• Sri Lanka is a Family Duty Station