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DISCLAIMER: The screening of your application will be conducted based on the
information in your profile. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile
to ensure completeness, especially the education and experience sections.
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the
closing date of the announcement.
Details
Vacancy code
VA/2015/B5414/6632
Position title
Associate Project Manager
Department/office
LCO, AROH, Brazil
Duty station
Brasilia, Brazil
Contract type
Local ICA Support
Contract level
LICA-7
Duration
12 meses
Application period
28-Jan-2015 to 22-Feb-2015
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations,
governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a
sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory,
implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and
hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with
governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental
sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
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Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance
sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts,
always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work
opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a
network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
Background Information - Job-specific
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
The UNOPS Brasilia Office provides project management and physical infrastructure services to
its clients as well as transactional services and other UN projects.
UNOPS intends to hire an Associate Project Manager to support the Project Manager on his/hers
responsibility for the strategic direction and delivery of the Socioeducation Center for Offending
Youths project as part of a joint partnership with Human Rights Secretary in Brazil.
The scope of work includes:
• Support the project coordination in order to supervise the construction of 19 socioeducation
center and 4 offices of Conselho Tutelar, in 15 different states in Brazil.
The position should provid technical expertise and work under the direct supervision of the Project
Manager.
Functional Responsibilities
The position may be responsible for:
I. Project Management
• Prepare an annual work and procurement plan for the assigned project.
• Collaborate closely within the team and with project staff and the client to review all operational
aspects of the assigned portfolio and service delivery.
• Integrate work with other team members and internal partners.
• Take timely and appropriate actions to meet work and procurement plan objectives.
II. Service Delivery and Operational Management
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• Prepare and finalize documentation and contracts required for service delivery
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and revisions, in consultation with the appropriate parties
and ensure timely submission of financial reports to clients.
• Participate in the evaluation of procurement as required.
• Prepare contract documents and letters of agreement with institutions and UN agencies;
administer contracts and agreements and process amendments, as required.
• Draft complex contracts for services. Administer and monitor contracts and agreements.
Process amendments and payments.
• Approve disbursement of allocated financial resources for the project. Propose and/or take
decisions in consultation with clients to reallocate resources as required within the resource
planning and results management framework requirements of the clients.
• Actively work with clients on proposed projects, work and procurement plans, their cost
implications, identifying milestones to ensure success. Undertake monitoring missions to evaluate
progress, identify problems and take appropriate and timely decisions to meet client needs.
• Interact closely with team members and internal partners to ensure consistency in service
delivery and operating protocols.
• Work closely with project staff in the timely preparation of reports, as requested by clients.
IV. Knowledge Management and Technical Support
• Contribute to Human Rights Secretary capacity building in effective service delivery by focusing
on learning, coaching and mentoring team members, field staff and internal partners.
• Contribute to development of tools for data and content management and ensure information
and knowledge sharing.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
A first-level university degree in Civil Engineering or Arquitecture is required
Master Degree or equivalent in any engineering related field or specialization is an asset
Project Management in any engineering related field or specialization is an asset
Work Experience
At least 3 years of experience in the management of rehabilitation projects, building
construction or equivalent
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A previous experience in projects construction in Brazil is an asset
Experience in delivering results, management of project in either public sector, non-profit or
any organization that implements projects with public funds is mandatory
Language Requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese;
• English and Spanish are an asset.
Competencies
In addition to UN/UNOPS core values and competencies;
• Ability to plan and organize the implementation of construction projects;
• Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills;
• Professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands;
• Expertise in planning, management and mobilization of resources;
• Good communication skills (including ability to negotiate);
• Ability to coordinate, communicate and manage project works and meet tight schedules under
stressful environment and varied cultural context;
• Knowledge and capacity to manage project documentation to professional and accurate
standards;
• Ability to work autonomously and in rural zones
• Good team player attitude
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement. (ICA)
Contract level: Local ICA 7 - Support
Contract duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/IndividualContractor-Agreements.aspx
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Additional Considerations
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the
advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans
and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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