UNOPS Project Manager: Infrastructure Asset Management Opportunity|Deadline 02 Sept 2026
Professionals with strong project management, infrastructure, government engagement and development experience have an opportunity to join the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) as a Project Manager [Implementation – Infrastructure Asset Management].
The position was posted on 26 August 2026, with applications closing on 2 September 2026. It is a senior-level opportunity designed for professionals capable of managing complex, multi-country projects and working with governments, donors and international development partners.
About the Opportunity
The role sits within the UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO), which supports partners around the world in delivering projects related to sustainable development, climate action and peacebuilding.
The initial assignment will support a project led by UN DESA’s Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) in partnership with UNOPS. The project focuses on strengthening infrastructure asset management in Kenya, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Senegal and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The initiative aims to help national and local governments improve how public infrastructure is planned, managed and maintained. By strengthening infrastructure governance, improving data and incorporating climate resilience, the project seeks to support more reliable and inclusive public services, extend the life of infrastructure assets and create additional fiscal space for priority investments.
What Will the Project Manager Do?
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through closure, ensuring that activities are delivered according to agreed requirements.
A major responsibility will be maintaining control over project time, cost, scope, quality, risks and expected benefits.
The successful candidate will also serve as an important coordination point between donors, government authorities, partners and beneficiaries. They will need to ensure that project implementation remains aligned with contractual commitments and UNOPS standards.
The position therefore requires someone who can combine strategic project management with strong stakeholder engagement and technical understanding.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The Project Manager will be expected to demonstrate expertise in:
- Project planning, implementation and monitoring.
- Project communication and reporting.
- Stakeholder coordination and relationship management.
- Risk identification and mitigation.
- Quality assurance.
- Technical assistance and capacity building.
- Designing and delivering training and workshops.
- Infrastructure data analysis.
- National and subnational infrastructure assessments.
- Infrastructure asset management.
- Climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure planning.
- Inclusive infrastructure development.
The role will also involve supporting government officials to use tools from the UN Handbook on Infrastructure Asset Management (IAM) and strengthening their capacity to develop and implement policies related to resilient infrastructure asset management.
Educational Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following educational and experience combinations:
Option 1: An advanced university degree, such as a master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in:
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Public administration
- International relations
Applicants with this level of education require five years of relevant professional experience.
Option 2: A first-level university degree, such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in the same fields, combined with seven years of relevant experience.
A recognised project management certification is desirable, as is professional certification relevant to the technical area of the position.
Professional Experience Required
This is not an entry-level project management position. UNOPS is looking for substantial experience implementing complex, multi-country infrastructure asset management projects.
Candidates should have experience working with:
- Donors
- National governments
- Subnational government authorities
- Implementing partners
- Development stakeholders in developing countries
Experience managing projects from planning through implementation and control is essential.
Candidates should also understand quality assurance methodologies and have experience managing risks in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Infrastructure and Climate Expertise
One of the distinctive features of this position is the requirement for technical experience beyond general project management.
Applicants should have experience analysing cross-sectoral infrastructure data and conducting national or subnational infrastructure assessments.
Experience integrating climate resilience, sustainability and inclusion into infrastructure assessments and capacity-building tools is also required.
Additional experience with gap analysis, benchmarking, best-practice repositories and other assessment and prioritisation tools would be an advantage.
Candidates who have helped governments develop national or local infrastructure asset management plans may also have a competitive advantage.
Experience in Africa and the Pacific
Experience conducting Infrastructure Asset Management Assessments in Africa and/or the Pacific is specifically listed as desirable.
Experience working in multicultural environments, within UN system organisations or in developing-country contexts would also strengthen an application.
Similarly, previous experience in development or humanitarian settings could be valuable.
Given the countries covered by the initial project, professionals with relevant experience working with African governments and institutions may find this opportunity particularly relevant.
Language Requirements
Fluent English is required.
Knowledge of other UN languages is desirable but not mandatory.
Strong English communication skills will be particularly important because the role involves project reporting, training, stakeholder engagement and coordination with international partners.
Who Should Consider Applying?
This opportunity could be particularly suitable for professionals such as:
- Senior Project Managers
- Infrastructure Project Managers
- Infrastructure Asset Management Specialists
- Engineering Project Managers
- Public Infrastructure Advisors
- Development Programme Managers
- Government Infrastructure Consultants
- Climate-resilient infrastructure specialists
- Public-sector infrastructure experts
However, applicants should carefully compare their experience against the specific Infrastructure Asset Management requirements. General project management experience alone is unlikely to be sufficient because the position calls for substantial technical and multi-country infrastructure experience.
Application Information
The deadline is 2 September 2026, making this a time-sensitive opportunity.
Interested candidates should review the complete vacancy requirements and submit their application through the official UNOPS careers platform.
Apply through the UNOPS Careers Marketplace
Final Thoughts
The UNOPS Project Manager [Implementation – Infrastructure Asset Management] position represents a significant opportunity for an experienced infrastructure and development professional to contribute to projects across Africa and the Pacific.
The successful candidate will help governments strengthen infrastructure planning and management, improve climate resilience, develop institutional capacity and ultimately support more reliable public services.
With a 2 September 2026 deadline, qualified professionals should prepare their applications promptly, focusing particularly on their experience with multi-country projects, infrastructure assessments, government engagement, capacity building, climate resilience and project risk management.
Application deadline: 2 September 2026.
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