Infrastructure and Project Management Specialist

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While the contract modality for this Vacancy Announcement is an ICA retainer contract for intermittent work, subject to budget availability and business needs, UNOPS may offer a full-time short-term or open-ended (no end date) contract – with the possibility to go back and forth between the two contract modalities.
Retainer positions are not full-time positions. They constitute a contract whereby the Retainer may be requested to provide a specific output/deliverable within a specified period of time, on short notice. When holding a retainer contract, individuals may receive ad-hoc requests from the UNOPS project teams or country offices, and the quantity of requests will vary depending on the current needs. UNOPS shall have no obligation to obtain any minimum quantity of services from the Individual Contractor during the duration of the retainer ICA. It is possible to have multiple consultancy contracts with or outside UNOPS, as long as it is declared to the UNOPS Ethics Office. Read more about the ICA retainer modality here.
Functional Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Engagement Assurance, the incumbent shall:

Identify suitable designs for development of templates and the conditions under which model designs can be used.
Coordinate the development of model designs (drawings, specifications, calculations, BOQ) for quick deployment in support of new engagements.
Review infrastructure projects and portfolios with a focus on identifying potential risks and opportunities in close collaboration with other IPMG colleagues and in line with corporate policy and compliance framework;
Assist with application, interpretation and adoption of corporate policy, guidance and best practices pertaining to infrastructure and project management, to the field offices;
Work closely with other IPMG units to ensure the consistency of the advice provided
Provide backup support to infrastructure practitioners on matters relating to the management of infrastructure grants management.

Contribute to business efficiency:

Work closely with other IPMG units on system enhancements, outlining Project Management and Infrastructure requirements;
Support corporate and cross-functional initiatives and contribute towards the development of internal policies, processes and systems that are practical, relevant, and add value to organisational operations;
Support IPMG initiatives and tasks, working closely with other corporate units and policy owners.
Build and maintain an active body of IPMG knowledge:
Contribute to project management and infrastructure knowledge and information management within the team and across the organisation;
Participate in and support with the development of Project Management and Infrastructure training to relevant field personnel and other internal clients.

Support to design review:

Review structural design drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs in terms of accuracy and suitability to overall design requirements, identifying aspects where designs do not comply with minimum codes and standards and IPMG policies, and providing practical guidance for design improvement.
Apply technical expertise and professional experience to support projects by providing guidance in the development of designs to achieve technical objectives.
Apply professional judgement to ensure the safety, functionality and fitness of infrastructure while recognizing the circumstances and constraints of the UNOPS operational context.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education :

An Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent such as MEng, MSc) in Civil Engineering or relevant field is required;
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent such as BEng, BSc) in Civil Engineering or similar in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience :

A minimum of 5 years work experience in an Engineering and/or Construction management role is required;
Within these 5 years, minimum of 4 years work experience in Project Management is required;
Experience working in developing countries in an international environment is highly desired;
Experience with the UN, especially UNOPS is highly desirable;.
Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is an asset;
Experience working in and providing technical solutions for post-conflict and / or post disaster environments is an asset;

Languages :

Fluency in English, both written and verbal, required.
Fluency in Spanish and/or French, written and verbal, required.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=27480#1

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