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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Hydraulics, Sanitary Engineering, or a related field.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent formal project management training is a strong asset
Work Experience
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in the management, coordination, or supervision of large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally in education, WASH, or social infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, multi-stakeholder and high-visibility projects.
• Proven experience coordinating infrastructure, construction, projects funded by UN agencies or multilateral development banks.
• Proven experience in contract management, including oversight of construction contracts, performance monitoring, payment certification, and managing contract variations.
• Experience working in complex operating environments similar to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Familiarity with UNICEF, World Bank or other international development partner standards is an asset.
Language requirements
• Fluency in French
• Working knowledge of English
Competencies
• Excellent project planning and management skills.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure project lifecycles, including planning, tendering, construction supervision, quality assurance, and handover
• Strong proficiency in standard office software (MS Word, Excel, Project)
• Strong results orientation and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple strategic workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong influencing skills without direct supervisory authority.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and within tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A detailed technical proposal Max 20 pages
Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers. https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/?jobnotfound=true
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.