[Hiring] Contract Management Specialist @United Nations Office for Project Services

Role Description

Lead demand-driven technical assistance assignments to unblock climate-resilient infrastructure implementation across Eastern Caribbean SIDS, ensuring high-quality delivery within set programme tolerances and fostering sustainable skills exchange and regional stakeholder partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, Contract Management or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above related fields with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Training or certification training in FIDIC conditions of contract (e.g., Red, Yellow, or Silver Books) - Desired.
• Training or certification training in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms (e.g., Dispute Adjudication/Avoidance Boards, mediation) - Desired.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience in contract management and/or administrative procurement.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in managing public works contracts with international funding sources.
• Professional experience in construction law, claims administration, and dispute resolution for large-scale infrastructure projects - Desired.
• Proven knowledge of international procurement standards and multilateral development bank regulations (e.g., IDB, CDB, World Bank, EIB) - Desired.
• Proven experience in the practical application of FIDIC Contracts in complex infrastructure projects - Desired.
• Prior experience in Caribbean countries (particularly OECS Member States) - Desired.

Benefits

• This recruitment aims to fill a retainer position.
• Depending on actual needs, the hiring unit may decide to recruit endorsed qualified professionals for contracts with different working conditions (short/long term, part/full-time, retainer, regular or ongoing positions).

Company Description

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth.

UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management.

As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results-driven support.