Overview
UNICEF is recruiting an international consultant in Kinshasa for a 12-month assignment coordinating school construction and WASH infrastructure under the PAAF project, with field missions.
Full job description
The consultant will coordinate day-to-day delivery, monitoring and reporting for school construction and WASH facilities, oversee alignment with approved designs, technical specifications, contracts, environmental and social safeguards, UNICEF standards and project timelines, and coordinate strategic and operational work across relevant teams and partners.
Requirements & qualifications
An advanced university degree in project management, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, hydraulics, sanitary engineering or a related field is required. Applicants need at least eight years of relevant experience managing, coordinating or supervising large infrastructure projects, including complex multi-stakeholder work and contract management. Fluency in French and working knowledge of English are required; PMP or equivalent training is an asset.
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Verification notes
UNICEF job no. 595570. The current official vacancy and direct PageUp application gateway were verified. UNICEF lists the close as 21 September 2026 at 11:55 PM W. Central Africa Standard Time, normalized to UTC.
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