UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (AMMMCO)

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects on behalf of UN agencies and bilateral donors and in close coordination with the Government and national authorities. With an established presence across the region (Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen), the office runs operations including large-scale procurement, project development and technical management, and provides financial, human resources and infrastructure-related services.

The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, to achieve the outcomes sought by the clients.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

Project Information

The incumbent will work on a large-scale procurement project which will include the procurement of furniture, equipment, vehicles, IT equipment and other services for the health, education, tourism and public finance sectors in Jordan. The 5-year project is expected to increase the capacity and commitment of the Government of Jordan to boost health outcomes of families and communities, improve learning outcomes for school-aged children, and enhance the preservation and protection of the primary protected areas and heritage sites in Jordan.

The team consists of around 5-7 full-time personnel as well as part time consultants who will support the delivery of this project

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) ​preferably in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or ​any other related field​.
• Bachelor’s degree ​ preferably in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering ​,​ Construction Management​, project ​Management ​o​r any other related field with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated successful and progressive experience in supporting the enhancement of the function and layout of schools and health facilities from design and planning perspective;
• Experience in architectural detailing, layout, optimizing spaces, distributing furniture and medical equipment. according to performance requirements, codes and standards, and manufacturer specifications is required;
• Familiarity with donor funded projects implemented in Jordan and working in the UN/ International Organization is preferredimplementation of medium to large project(s) in education/ health development sectors is required.

Language:
Fluency in Arabic and English language is requried.

Contract type: Local (ICA) Individual Contractual Agreement
Contract level: Local Specilait -LICA9
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requriments, avaialbity of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• 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.
• This position is open to nationals of the country only.

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.
• 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.