UNOPS Deputy Project Manager Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
UNOPS Ethiopia looking for “Deputy Project Manager”.
Applicants with a degree in Advanced University degree may apply on or before 21st Aug 2023.
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 Deputy Project Manager Jobs 2023
The UNOPS has published a job vacancy announcement on 9th Aug 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Deputy Project Manager to be based in Afar, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) |
| Position | Deputy Project Manager |
| Location | Afar, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum One years |
| Application Deadline | 21st Aug 2023 |
UNOPS Job Vacancy 2023
Job Specific:
- The Deputy Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager to deliver the day-to-day operations of the project(s) and provides services to the different donors, partners and beneficiaries. Deputy Project Manager acts on behalf of the Project Board to manage the project on an ongoing basis during the Implementation Stage. The main responsibility of the Deputy Project Manager is to ensure that the project outputs are delivered within the specified project tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. S/he is expected to meet the organization’s performance and delivery goals.
- The Deputy Project Manager has the authority to assign, as per the Project Plan, work packages to Team Managers and approve deliverables produced by them.
- The Deputy Project Manager is responsible for creating the Implementation Plan, using the Project Initiation Document (PID), Legal Agreement and having a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders, to ensure the project(s) outputs are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the partner(s). Success of the project(s) and hence of the Deputy Project Manager will be based on the defined success criteria.
Position in Organization:
- Deputy Project Manager
- Job categories: Project Management
- Vacancy code: VA/2023/B5333/26435
- Department/office: AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
- Duty station: Multiple duty stations (Adwa, Afar and South Omo), Ethiopia
- Contract type: Local ICA Specialist
- Contract level: LICA Specialist-9
- Duration: Ongoing Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
- Application period: 25-Jul-2023 to 21-Aug-2023
Qualification:
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in Project Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or other relevant discipline is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ progressive experience in infrastructure is required;
- A minimum of one (1) year experience implementing international norms in Health and Safety is required;
- Experience working in development sector is an added advantage;
- 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;
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams is desired;
- Experience working with Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) and/or World Bank Safeguard Frameworks is an advantage;
- Past experience involved in procurement of goods/services/ works is a distinct advantage;
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written, spoken and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN Official language is an asset.
How to Apply UNOPS Deputy Project Manager Jobs 2023
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=26435
The Closing Date: 21st Aug 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unops.org |
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