Project Manager (Infrastructure)

Leads day-to-day delivery of infrastructure projects for UNOPS in Central Africa, managing project plans, quality, risks, resources, reporting, stakeholders and teams to deliver agreed outputs for partners and beneficiaries.

Department: Central Africa Multi-Country Office

• Develop, complete and update project implementation plans and milestones within Project Board tolerances
• Manage infrastructure outputs, resources, work packages, quality requirements and corrective actions
• Monitor project progress, variances, risks, results indicators and financial reporting
• Coordinate stakeholders, project board members, clients, suppliers and beneficiaries for delivery and handover
• Ensure compliance with UNOPS policies, financial rules, local laws, technical standards and audit requirements
• Coordinate quality reviews of project documents, supplier interfaces and management outputs
• Create a learning environment, share lessons and contribute to policy and systems improvement
• Organise, guide and manage project teams, performance reviews, recruitment and personnel safety

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline with seven years of relevant experience, or master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline with five years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience implementing and managing infrastructure projects in sectors such as roads, dams, bridges, irrigation, health, windmills, solar power or ports
• Experience defining technical and design requirements
• Knowledge of infrastructure quality assurance methodologies and tools
• Experience managing infrastructure project risks in a multi-stakeholder context
• Fluency in English and French

• Contract type: ICA - IICA - Regular
• Duration: ongoing
• Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time on the closing date
• Final candidates are subject to background checks