Deputy Project Manager
Freetown Sierra Leone
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Freetown Sierra Leone
- Grade: Junior level - LICA-9, Local 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. Risk Management, Oversight and Quality assurance
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6. Knowledge management and innovation
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7. Personnel Management
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Impact of Results |
Deputy 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
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Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree) in Project Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction engineering, Architecture, vertical infrastructure (buildings, etc.) or other relevant discipline is required.
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A Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
B. Work Experience
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A minimum of 2 years progressive experience in infrastructure is required;
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Experience working in development sector is an added advantage;
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Experience in a Project Management role (incl. Team Leader, Lead Engineer, Technical Coordinator, Deputy PM or Acting) in the delivery of development projects is highly desirable;
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Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams is desired;
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Past experience involved in procurement of goods/services/ works is a distinct advantage;
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Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is an advantage.
C. Language Requirement
- Full working knowledge of English is required.
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PRINCE2® Practitioner Certification is an asset.
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Managing Successful Project (MSP) Practitioner Certification is an asset.
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