[Hiring] Project Management Support - 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

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Public Administration or related with 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration or similar with 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Project management certification from a globally recognized institute is desired (PRINCE2® Foundation/Practitioner or PMI -Project Management Professional - PMP or similar certification).

Requirements

• Relevant experience in the implementation of complex projects/programmes, or related areas.
• Experience in project planning, implementation, and control, including project communication and reporting.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies.
• Experience of managing project risks and issues in a multi-stakeholder context.
• Technical and practical experience in planning, managing, and supervising the execution lifecycle of public infrastructure projects.
• Experience dealing with government officials.

Benefits

• Official travels may be required during the assignment.
• The BSAFE course must be successfully completed prior to commencement of travel.
• The Project Management Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring they have all required vaccinations/inoculations when traveling to certain countries, as designated by local authorities.
• The Project Management Support Specialist is required to comply with the UN security directives.