Project Manager
Freetown Sierra Leone
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Freetown Sierra Leone
- Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Functional Responsibilities
Summary of functions:
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Project Delivery and Performance
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Procedures
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Monitoring and reporting
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Stakeholder engagement
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Quality assurance
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Knowledge management and innovation
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Personnel management
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2. Procedures
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3. Monitoring and reporting
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4. Stakeholder engagement
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5. Quality assurance
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6. Knowledge management and innovation
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7. Personnel Management
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Project Manager directly impacts on achievement of project results by adhering to project management methods and strategies, reducing risks, cutting costs and improving success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
A. Education
- Master’s Degree (Advanced University Degree) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Project Management, or other relevant disciplines is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Project Management, or other relevant disciplines with a combination of additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master's Degree.
B. Work Experience
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A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience in Project Management in a large International and/or corporate organization is required.
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Experience working on Japanese government funded projects is a distinct advantage.
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Experience in budget management, construction management monitoring & evaluation is a distinct advantage.
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Experience with management of operations in remote locations is an asset.
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Experience with the UN and/or private sector infrastructure development is an asset.
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Experience managing projects with multiple sites and complex logistical dimensions in remote locations is an asset.
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Experience with the design, procurement stages of the infrastructure life cycle is a distinct advantage.
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Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is a distinct advantage.
C. Language Requirement
- Full working knowledge of English is required.
- PRINCE2® Practitioner Certification is an asset.
- Managing Successful Project (MSP) Practitioner Certification is an asset.
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