Project Management Support – Associate, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo |
- Organization: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
- City: Kinshasa
- Office: UNOPS DRC Operations Centre (CDOC)
General Information
Position Title: Project Management Support – Associate
Job Category: Project
Duty Station(s): Kinshasa
Seniority Level: Associate
ICS Level: ICS 06
Contract Type: ICA – LICA – Support – Regular
Contract Level: LICA 6
Posting Start Date: 02-Feb-2026
Posting End Date: 16-Feb-2026
Duration: 5 months
Job Highlight
Drive impactful project outcomes through expert planning, coordination, and stakeholder collaboration.
About the Region
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Since 1999, the Central Africa Multi-Country Office (CAMCO), headquartered in Kinshasa, DRC, has partnered with UN agencies, international organizations, and governments in 15 Central African nations. CAMCO provides fund management, technical assistance, and capacity-building across critical sectors—infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection—while working with national and local authorities to secure local ownership and sustainable impact. The diverse portfolio spans rural-community empowerment, road rehabilitation, and peace consolidation in the DRC and CAR through Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes, alongside wide-ranging procurement and human-resource services. Recent initiatives include drinking-water systems in Cameroon, mining-sector capacity-building, health-system support in the DRC, and infrastructure development in Madagascar, funded by a broad array of international partners. Together, these projects advance regional stability, resilient infrastructure, and improved livelihoods throughout Central Africa.
About the Project Office
Since 1999, UNOPS has been a committed partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), delivering fund management, technical support, capacity building, and project management services. In collaboration with the Government, UN agencies, and international partners, UNOPS advances sustainable development across key sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection. A strong focus on local ownership ensures that projects are implemented in a way that builds national capacity and empowers communities. UNOPS supports peace and security through technical assistance to MONUSCO and contributes to environmental preservation by managing regional initiatives such as CAFI and FONAREDD, working closely with Indigenous communities. In the health sector, efforts include the construction of health centers in Kwango (KOICA) and national health system support through the RSS3 initiative (GAVI). UNOPS also leads agricultural infrastructure development and food security efforts through the PNDA project (World Bank) and supports governance and stabilization through the multi-donor Coherence Fund, alongside humanitarian HR services for UNHCR.
Job Specific Context
The Project Support Officer reports to the Project Manager, who supervises them and provides guidance. The Project Support Officer assists the Project Manager with day-to-day activities, coordination, and implementation of the mission. This role closely monitors operations and financial performance, identifies potential issues, supports problem analysis and the development of solutions, coordinates issue resolution in line with agreed measures, drafts correspondence to relevant stakeholders, and prepares mission reports. The Project Support Officer may frequently be required to work in complex and challenging environments with limited resources.
Role Purpose
The Project Management Support Associate provides substantive support to the planning, coordination and delivery of project activities. The role collaborates closely with project stakeholders to maintain effective coordination, facilitate operations and ensure activities are delivered efficiently in line with the project’s results framework and internal processes.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Planning and Preparation
- Support senior technical leads (e.g. lead engineers) or project managers in stakeholder engagement, training needs assessment, and development of capacity-building programmes.
- Contribute to budget preparation, procurement processes, and identification of risks with mitigation measures.
- Assist in drafting project agreements, amendments, and budget revisions in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Training and Implementation Support
- Coordinate logistics for training sessions, workshops, and meetings (venues, materials, accommodation, catering, assessments, certification)
- Support the development of training materials and the integration of thematic inputs into delivery.
- Liaise with service providers, retainers and project stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
- Facilitate internal and external communications to minimize operational disruption and maintain consistent project delivery.
Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance
- Develop and update monitoring tools, progress tracking sheets, and risk/ issue registers.
- Collect, prepare and archive documentation related to training and project activities.
- Contribute to drafting and quality assurance of reports, meeting minutes, and donor/partner submissions.
- Track project milestones and alert managers on deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with UNOPS policies, procedures and donor requirements.
Operational and Logistical Support
- Coordinate procurement, travel, transport and inventory management in support of project operations.
- Support HR-related project requirements (e.g. drafting terms of reference for positions, monitoring deliverables, recruitment activities, etc).
- Manage project files, shared drives, and document management systems to ensure real-time tracking and accessibility.
Knowledge Building and Sharing
- Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
- Conduct research on project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.
Skills
Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management
Competencies
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education Requirements
Required
- Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired
- A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.
Experience Requirements
Required
- Relevant experience is work in project management or related areas.
- Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.
Desired
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Language Requirements
Language: French
- Proficiency Level: Fluent
- Requirement: Required
Language: English
- Proficiency Level: Intermediate
- Requirement: Required
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- For more details about the contract types, please click here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Technical Coordinator DDR, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo |
- Organization: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
- City: Kinshasa
- Office: UNOPS DRC Operations Centre (CDOC)
General Information
Position Title: Technical Coordinator DDR
Job Category: Security
Duty Station(s): Kinshasa
Seniority Level: Mid Level
ICS Level: ICS 10
Contract Type: ICA – IICA – Regular
Contract Level: IICA 2
Posting Start Date: 02-Feb-2026
Posting End Date: 16-Feb-2026
Duration: 11 months
Job Highlight
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to peace and stability in the DRC by supporting the reintegration of ex-combatants into society. The position offers exposure to high-profile DDR projects, collaboration with national and international partners, and professional development in project management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution within the UN system.
About the Region
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Since 1999, the Central Africa Multi-Country Office (CAMCO), headquartered in Kinshasa, DRC, has partnered with UN agencies, international organizations, and governments in 15 Central African nations. CAMCO provides fund management, technical assistance, and capacity-building across critical sectors—infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection—while working with national and local authorities to secure local ownership and sustainable impact. The diverse portfolio spans rural-community empowerment, road rehabilitation, and peace consolidation in the DRC and CAR through Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes, alongside wide-ranging procurement and human-resource services. Recent initiatives include drinking-water systems in Cameroon, mining-sector capacity-building, health-system support in the DRC, and infrastructure development in Madagascar, funded by a broad array of international partners. Together, these projects advance regional stability, resilient infrastructure, and improved livelihoods throughout Central Africa.
Job Specific Context
This position operates within a complex and sensitive environment in the eastern DRC, supporting the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of ex-combatants. The role is critical for ensuring the effective implementation of DDR activities, coordinating with various stakeholders, and monitoring project progress in a challenging security and politico-military context. The Technical Coordinator DDR will play a key role in supporting the UNOPS Project Manager in overall project execution and ensuring the smooth delivery of project components.
Role Purpose
As second-in-command, the Technical Coordinator DDR supports the overall project execution and ensures the smooth delivery of project components. This includes supporting grant delivery, team coordination, stakeholder communication, and implementation of project activities in the eastern part of the DRC.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Project Implementation Support: Assist the UNOPS Project Manager in overall planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of project activities across the project target area in DRC.
1. Project Implementation Support: Coordinate construction site operations, including supervision of grantees and adherence to UNOPS requirements.
1. Project Implementation Support: Follow up and implement grant activities with partners in charge in the target area in Kinshasa.
1. Project Implementation Support: 2. Stakeholder Coordination & Community Consultations
1. Project Implementation Support: Serve as the focal point for technical coordination with government entities, local authorities, youth organizations, and other UN agencies.
1. Project Implementation Support: Participate in technical working groups, community forums, and coordination meetings on behalf of the project.
1. Project Implementation Support: Assists in developing and applying effective frameworks for measuring reintegration and the impact of project interventions on community relations, ensuring participatory approaches.
1. Project Implementation Support: Analyzes relevant policy documents to align initiatives with national and local policies.
1. Project Implementation Support: Conducts stakeholder mapping and power dynamics analysis to inform engagement strategies.
1. Project Implementation Support: Facilitates community consultations to gather input and validate evaluation results.
1. Project Implementation Support: Assist in establishing mechanisms for inclusive dialogue and participation of diverse community groups.
1. Project Implementation Support: 3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
1. Project Implementation Support: Assist in preparing work plans, procurement plans, and progress reports.
1. Project Implementation Support: Monitor and track implementation schedules, risk mitigation plans, and field-level activities.
1. Project Implementation Support: Collect and review monitoring data to assess project performance.
1. Project Implementation Support: Follow up with third-party independent monitoring to conduct periodical field missions to monitor the delivery of grant activities.
1. Project Implementation Support: 4. Quality Assurance and Risk Management
1. Project Implementation Support: Monitor project compliance with UNOPS and donor policies and guidelines on environment, social inclusion, gender, and child protection.
1. Project Implementation Support: Ensure that risk mitigation measures are implemented across all workstreams and that grievances are addressed appropriately.
1. Project Implementation Support: 5. Team Management and Oversight
1. Project Implementation Support: Supervise national and international technical teams, including TRACE experts, community and sensitization officers in charge of implementing the activities of the project.
1. Project Implementation Support: Support recruitment, induction, and performance management of project staff.
1. Project Implementation Support: Promote a collaborative working environment that supports knowledge sharing and capacity development.
Skills
Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
Competencies
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education Requirements
Required
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Project Management, Political science, Community Development, Social Sciences, Development, Human rights, International relations, or a related field.
- A Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree
Desired
- A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent certification is desired.
Experience Requirements
Required
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in DDR and stabilization development contexts and professional experience in post-conflict project management, and sensitization focused on voluntary repatriation are required
Desired
- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Demonstrated experience working with ex-combatants, especially in the east of the DRC, is highly desirable Knowledge of the security and politico‑military context in North Kivu and the Great Lakes region
Language Requirements
Language: English
- Proficiency Level: Fluent
- Requirement: Required
Language: French
- Proficiency Level: Fluent
- Requirement: Required
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- For more details about the contract types, please click here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Chargé.e de la Sécurité & de la Logistique, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo |
- Organization: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
- City: Goma
- Office: UNOPS Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
General Information
Position Title: Chargé.e de la Sécurité & de la Logistique
Job Category: Security
Duty Station(s): Goma
Seniority Level: Associate
ICS Level: ICS 08
Contract Type: ICA – LICA – Specialist – Regular
Contract Level: LICA 8
Posting Start Date: 02-Feb-2026
Posting End Date: 16-Feb-2026
Duration: 11 months
Job Highlight
Il s’agit d’une excellente opportunité d’avoir un impact significatif dans le domaine de la sécurité et de la logistique au sein d’une organisation prestigieuse des Nations Unies. Le poste offre une exposition à des projets de haut niveau, une collaboration interculturelle et des opportunités de développement professionnel dans la gestion de la sécurité, la logistique et l’engagement des parties prenantes au sein du système des Nations Unies.
About the Region
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Depuis 1999, le Bureau Multi-Pays d’Afrique Centrale (CAMCO), dont le siège est à Yaoundé, à Cameroun, collabore avec les agences des Nations Unies, les organisations internationales et les gouvernements de 15 pays d’Afrique Centrale. CAMCO fournit des services de gestion de fonds, d’assistance technique et de renforcement des capacités dans des secteurs critiques: infrastructure, santé, éducation, gouvernance, achats et protection de l’environnement – tout en travaillant avec les autorités nationales et locales pour assurer l’appropriation locale et un impact durable. Le portefeuille diversifié couvre l’autonomisation des communautés rurales, la réhabilitation des routes et la consolidation de la paix en RDC et en RCA grâce à des programmes de Désarmement, Démobilisation et Réintégration (DDR), ainsi qu’à des services d’achat et de ressources humaines de grande envergure. Les initiatives récentes comprennent des systèmes d’eau potable au Cameroun, le renforcement des capacités dans le secteur minier, le soutien au système de santé en RDC et le développement des infrastructures à Madagascar, financés par un large éventail de partenaires internationaux. Ensemble, ces projets font progresser la stabilité régionale, les infrastructures résilientes et l’amélioration des moyens de subsistance dans toute l’Afrique Centrale.
About the Group
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the UNOPS Office of the Regional Director (ORD) forAfrica provides strategic leadership, oversight, and operational support to UNOPS multi-country offices across the continent. The office guides portfolio management, partnership development, and risk management, helping ensure alignment with organizational goals and regional priorities. By promoting high standards in project delivery, the regional office plays a critical role in enhancing efficiency, accountability, and impact. It serves as a hub for knowledge sharing, enabling the exchange of best practices and lessons learned across diverse contexts. This coordinated approach strengthens UNOPS’ ability to deliver sustainable, high-quality solutions that support national development efforts and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout Africa.
Job Specific Context
À travers ce projet, l’UNOPS, en tant que partenaire de mise en œuvre, fournit un soutien technique et opérationnel à la mise en œuvre du portefeuille DDR et Stabilisation pour la MONUSCO. Ces activités relevant du portefeuille DDR et Stabilisation seront structurées selon les principaux piliers suivants, alignés avec les priorités établies par la résolution du Conseil de sécurité S/RES 2765 (2024), les priorités de la MONUSCO et le Programme de Désarmement, Démobilisation, Réintégration Communautaire et Stabilisation (P-DDRCS).
Role Purpose
Le/la Chargé.e de la Sécurité & de la Logistique est responsable de la coordination et de la mise en œuvre des mesures de sécurité et des opérations logistiques au sein du projet, en assurant la sécurité du personnel et des biens, ainsi que l’efficacité des opérations logistiques. Il/elle travaille en étroite collaboration avec les équipes de projet, les partenaires et les agences des Nations Unies pour garantir un environnement de travail sûr et sécurisé.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Assurer une coordination en matière de sécurité au sein du projet et faire la liaison avec la sécurité de la Monusco, les autres agences des Nations Unies, les organisations de sécurité étatiques et/ou d’autres acteurs humanitaires dans la région.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: En collaboration avec UNDSS, Tenir et actualiser, le cas échéant, les différents plans de sécurité et tous les documents annexes (Warden system et autres annexes liées au Plan de Sécurité).
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Actualiser les différents Business Continuity Plans de différents bureaux sous sa responsabilité, assurer un briefing avec le personnel et faire régulièrement les exercices de simulation liés au Business Continuity Plan et Integrated Security Plan.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Faire le PSA (Physical Security Assessment) pour tous les bureaux du projet.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Faire le suivi du mouvement du personnel dans différents bureaux et sur le terrain.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Tenir à jour la liste de tout le matériel de sécurité et veiller à son bon fonctionnement.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Tenir à jour la liste du personnel par bureau.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: S’assurer avant toute mission sur le terrain du respect des recommandations SRM, sinon soumettre un ad hoc SRM si exigé.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Mener des évaluations sécuritaires et des recommandations d’acceptation dans toutes les zones d’activité du projet.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Faire les daily security report et Weekly Security Analysis dans nos zones d’activités en incluant les incidents ou menaces sur nos activités.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Tenir le briefing de nouveaux personnels du projet et faire un briefing sécuritaire à tout le personnel sur une base régulière.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Tenir les évaluations de résidences (RSM) du personnel international déployé dans différents lieux d’affectation du projet.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Actualiser les différents fichiers liés à la sécurité partagés avec le Security Officer du Hub CAMCO.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Apporter conseil en matière de sécurité à l’équipe de coordination de CAMCO (SMT) et aux différents chefs de projet en cas de besoin.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Maintenir à jour les différents plans d’évacuation de bureaux et faire un briefing avec le personnel sur les scénarios possibles et s’assurer que les points focaux évacuation/incendie de bureau sont bien informés sur leurs responsabilités.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: 2. Gestion Logistique
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Collecter, enregistrer et archiver l’ensemble des documents d’expédition, de transport et des accusés de réception.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Collaborer avec la section des actifs pour le suivi de l’inventaire global des équipements (actifs et consommables) s’il y en a.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Coordonner les mouvements du personnel, des véhicules et s’assurer que toutes les procédures en matière de voyages ont été remplies.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Tenir à jour l’inventaire d’équipements et la fiche de stock de consommables affectés à tout le personnel du projet.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Participer à l’élaboration du plan d’achat du projet.
1. Coordination de la Sécurité: Appuyer le personnel dans les différentes demandes de voyage (E-Mop, billets, voyages par véhicules).
Skills
Communication, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Security Management
Competencies
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education Requirements
Required
- Avoir un diplôme de niveau (BAC+5) dans le domaine de la sécurité
- OU un diplôme (BAC+3) avec 2 ans d’expérience pertinente dans le domaine de la sécurité
Desired
- Certification en gestion de la sécurité
Experience Requirements
Required
- Expérience considérable dans le domaine de la sécurité au sein du Système des Nations Unies et / ou dans le secteur privé et dans le secteur public ;
- 2 ans d’expérience professionnelle pertinente et 1 an d’expérience dans le domaine de préférences au sein du système des Nations Unies ;
– Avoir au moins 2 ans d’expérience au sein du système des Nations Unies ;
- Un minimum de 3 années d’expérience professionnelle de l’administration de la sécurité, de préférence dans l’armée, la police ou dans une compagnie de sécurité, à des niveaux de responsabilités élevés
Desired
- Expérience de travail en RDC
- Une bonne expérience en gestion logistique
- Bonne connaissance de l’administration de la sécurité, complétée par des compétences militaires ou policières ou par une autre spécialisation en matière de sécurité ;
- Bonne connaissance de l’outil informatique, notamment les logiciels commerciaux couramment utilisés (Word, Excel,…), la connaissance des équipements de communications radio et satellite
Language Requirements
Language: French
- Proficiency Level: Fluent
- Requirement: Required
Language: English
- Proficiency Level: Intermediate
- Requirement: Desirable
Language: Swahili
- Proficiency Level: Intermediate
- Requirement: Desirable
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- For more details about the contract types, please click here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Construction Management Engineer, Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo |
- Organization: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
- Field location: Bunia
- Office: UNOPS in Bunia
General Information
Position Title: Construction Management Engineer
Job Category: Engineer
Duty Station(s): Bunia
Seniority Level: Mid Level
ICS Level: ICS 09
Contract Type: ICA – LICA – Specialist – Regular
Contract Level: LICA 9
Posting Start Date: 02-Feb-2026
Posting End Date: 17-Feb-2026
Duration: Ongoing
Job Highlight
Drive construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while empowering teams and partners.
About the Region
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Since 1999, the Central Africa Multi-Country Office (CAMCO), headquartered in Kinshasa, DRC, has partnered with UN agencies, international organizations, and governments in 15 Central African nations. CAMCO provides fund management, technical assistance, and capacity-building across critical sectors—infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection—while working with national and local authorities to secure local ownership and sustainable impact. The diverse portfolio spans rural-community empowerment, road rehabilitation, and peace consolidation in the DRC and CAR through Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes, alongside wide-ranging procurement and human-resource services. Recent initiatives include drinking-water systems in Cameroon, mining-sector capacity-building, health-system support in the DRC, and infrastructure development in Madagascar, funded by a broad array of international partners. Together, these projects advance regional stability, resilient infrastructure, and improved livelihoods throughout Central Africa.
About the Project Office
Since 1999, UNOPS has been a committed partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), delivering fund management, technical support, capacity building, and project management services. In collaboration with the Government, UN agencies, and international partners, UNOPS advances sustainable development across key sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection. A strong focus on local ownership ensures that projects are implemented in a way that builds national capacity and empowers communities. UNOPS supports peace and security through technical assistance to MONUSCO and contributes to environmental preservation by managing regional initiatives such as CAFI and FONAREDD, working closely with Indigenous communities. In the health sector, efforts include the construction of health centers in Kwango (KOICA) and national health system support through the RSS3 initiative (GAVI). UNOPS also leads agricultural infrastructure development and food security efforts through the PNDA project (World Bank) and supports governance and stabilization through the multi-donor Coherence Fund, alongside humanitarian HR services for UNHCR.
Job Specific Context
UNOPS has been selected as the main implementing partner on an ongoing peace project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The bilateral programme \”Fund for Peacebuilding – FCP \” (Fond de Consolidation pour la Paix), which has been supported by the German Government through the KfW (German Devoleppement Bank) Development Bank since 2007, is intended to continue to help promote lasting peace, particularly in Kinshasa with PVJ (Prévention contre la Violence Juvénile) activities and in the eastern DR with FCP. The project rationale is centered around supporting the peace efforts and initiatives in Eastern DRC through social infrastructures to: 1. Facilitate access to social services and economic opportunities for the beneficiaries, and 2. Use the infrastructure as a way to build and/or reinforce peace and social cohesion within communities and regions, which will ultimately provide further economic and social opportunities for the targeted regions. For the Prevention of Juvenile Violence component in Kinshasa, the focus is on preventing youth violence and strengthening social cohesion through improved youth infrastructure, vocational training, support for entrepreneurship, and access to social services and community activities.
Role Purpose
The Construction Management Engineer provides end-to-end technical leadership across construction delivery – from site supervision through testing and commissioning. The role ensures works are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with approved designs, specifications, contracts, and health, safety, social and environment (HSSE) standards while strengthening partner, contractor and team capacity.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Construction Supervision and Commissioning
- Lead day-to-day site supervision across civil, mechanical, electrical and associated works (e.g. treatment/process units, pump houses, pipelines, tanks, buildings, solar PV/ off-grid systems, etc.).
- Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantity (BoQs), method statements and schedules. Flag deviations and drive timely corrective actions.
- Plan, coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)/ Site Acceptance Test (SAT), testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning. Coordinate Operations & Maintenance (O&M) training and handover.
Contract and Quality Assurance
- Apply Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures. Manage non-conformities and closeout actions.
- Review contractor progress, claims, variations and Extensions of Time (EoTs). Prepare quantity checks and recommendations for interim payments.
- Maintain complete technical and contract files, including Requests for Information (RFIs), instructions, minutes, registers, and change logs.
HSSE and Compliance
- Enforce UNOPS and site-specific HSSE requirements and plans. Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments and incident reporting.
- Embed sustainability, gender, inclusion and decent work practices throughout delivery. Ensure contractors’ Code of Conduct compliance.
Monitoring, Reporting and Control
- Track schedule, cost, scope, risk and quality. Maintain dashboards, diaries and photographic evidence.
- Produce weekly/ monthly site reports, commissioning reports, and inputs to assurance reviews and audits.
- Keep risk, issue and lessons-learned registers current. Support project close-out documentation.
Stakeholder Management and Team Supervision
- Coordinate with design consultants, supervisors, contractors, suppliers and authorities. Chair or record coordination meetings.
- Provide technical direction to junior engineers and site supervisors.
- Strengthen implementing partners’ and contractors’ delivery discipline (planning, reporting, HSSE, QA/QC, etc
Knowledge Building and Sharing
- Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management and construction management.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
- Conduct research on infrastructure- and project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes
Skills
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Project Management
Competencies
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired
- A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Administration is desired.
Experience Requirements
Required
- Relevant experience is work in building construction, site supervision or infrastructure project management or similar fields.
- Experience in quality control, monitoring and reporting within construction projects is required.
- Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.
Desired
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
- Experience in project documentation, report writing and technical communication is desired.
Language Requirements
Language: French
- Proficiency Level: Fluent
- Requirement: Required
Language: English
- Proficiency Level: Intermediate
- Requirement: Desirable
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- For more details about the contract types, please click here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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