UNOPS Project Manager Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNOPS Kenya looking for “Project Manager“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration may apply on or before December 01, 2021.
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners around the world. The organization’s global headquarters is located on the UN City campus in Copenhagen, Denmark.
UNOPS Project Manager Jobs 2021
The UNOPS has published a job vacancy announcement on 28th May 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Project Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Recruiter | United Nations Office for Project Services |
Position | Project Manager -(Infrastructure) |
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Country | Kenya |
Total Vacant Post | N/A |
Qualification | Advanced University Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration |
Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
Application Deadline | December 01, 2021 |
UNOPS Job Vacancy 2021
Responsibilities: Develop, complete and update implementation plan(s) (If applicable) Implement the approved plan (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Board. Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life span. Manage the production of the required outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.
Position in Organization:
- Job categories: Project Management
- Vacancy code: VA/2021/B5303/22881
- Department/office: AFR, KEMCO, Kenya MCO
- Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Contract type: Local ICA Specialist
- Contract level: LICA Specialist-10
- Duration: Open-ended contract, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
- Application period: 16-Nov-2021 to 01-Dec-2021
Qualification:
- Advanced University Degree in Project Management , Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies or other relevant discipline is required;
- A Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree;
- A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years working experience implementing projects/programmes in the development sector is required;
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in a leadership role is required;
- A minimum of 1 year of experience with budget management responsibilities is required;
- Exposure to procurement processes is an added advantage;
- Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is an advantage;
- Experience with logistical aspects of project implementation such as organizing travel arrangements, workshops, customs clearing etc. is a distinct advantage;
- Experience working with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on Donor funded projects is an asset;
- Experience working on projects with infrastructure components is an advantage;
- Knowledge of international norms in Health and Safety is highly desirable.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Selection Process: Written test and Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNOPS Project Manager Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22881
The Closing Date: December 01, 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Particulars | Details Link |
Job Advertisement | Download |
Official Website | www.unops.org |
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