Senior Project Manager

In Honduras, UNOPS has been supporting the implementation of projects over the years and, since 2014, has had a closer relationship with partners to whom it has provided advisory services, technical assistance in procurement processes and has facilitated procurement services for pharmaceutical products, medical supplies equipment, software and hardware for public institutions, and technical assistance in infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships. As part of the technical assistance it provides to its partners, it includes project management in different areas, and its portfolio includes projects in the aforementioned areas.

Functional Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project and provides services to the various donors, partners and beneficiaries. The Senior Project Manager acts on behalf of the Project Board to manage the project on an ongoing basis during the Implementation Stage. The Senior Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that project results are delivered within the specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits of the project. He/she is expected to meet the organization’s performance and delivery objectives.

The main functions are summarized below: 

• Project and Performance Deliverables
• Procedures
• Monitoring and reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Quality Assurance
• Knowledge management and innovation.
• Personnel management

The Senior Project Manager directly impacts the achievement of project results by adhering to project management methods and strategies, reducing risks, cutting costs and improving success rates. This consequently reinforces UNOPS’ visibility and image as an effective project management and services provider and strengthens its competitive position as a preferred partner in sustainable development and project services.

Education Experience Language requirements:

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:

• An Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in a relevant technical discipline related to the nature of the project is required (Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.).
• A first level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in a relevant technical discipline related to the nature of the project (Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.) is acceptable with two additional years of experience.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience (or more depending on academic credentials) managing infrastructure projects is required.
• Experience in supervising teams is required
• Experience in the implementation and management of hospital infrastructure projects is required
• Experience in developing countries or post-conflict environments will be valued.
• Experience in contract management and knowledge of FIDIC Contracts will be highly valued.
• The use and management of MS Project will be highly valued.

Language requirements:

• Fluent Spanish required
• Intermediate level of English is required

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29099#2