Project Manager for the implementation of the Management Information System for Social Programs and Interventions (MIS) of MIDES
Qualifications of Project Manager:
- Location: Guatemala
- Vacancy No: 582621
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund
- Deadline: 10, August, 2025
Brief details about Project Manager:
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Information about the organization that has offered the job:
Leading the planning, coordination, monitoring, and delivery of results for the MIS implementation project, including the institutional BPM in the cloud and the “Nutrition Bonus” intervention workflow, he will also supervise the technical and operational teams, ensuring efficient execution of the schedule, the quality of deliverables, and the satisfaction of defined functional requirements.
Workplace: Guatemala City, combining virtual and in-person work as agreed.
Product outline and details:
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Expected Product: |
Estimated delivery date: |
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MIS project work plan, complete schedule and activity report for each team member, and initial project report. |
14/08/2025 |
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2 |
Documentation of the activities carried out by each team member and a consolidated project progress report, with an updated schedule. |
16/09/2025 |
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3 |
Document on the results of the field visit to learn about the administrative and operational processes of the “Nutrition Bonus” |
30/09/2025 |
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4 |
Monitoring document on the activities carried out by each team member and consolidated project progress report, with the updated schedule. |
14/10/2025 |
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5 |
A tracking document on the activities carried out by each team member and a consolidated project progress report, with an updated schedule and deployment report in the MIDES infrastructure testing environment, including documentation of interviews with social programs for functionality feedback and versioned code in MIDES infrastructure. |
14/11/2025 |
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6 |
Final document tracking the activities carried out by each team member and a consolidated report on project progress, updated schedule, deployment in MIDES infrastructure testing environments, and documentation of interviews with social programs for functionality feedback, versioned code in MIDES infrastructure. |
03/12/2025 |
- For details of the expected work for each product, please visit the following document:
To qualify as a child advocate, you must meet the following requirements:
- Education :
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- Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related degree.
- Certification in project management methodologies (PMI, SCRUM, PRINCE2, KANBAN)
- Experience :
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading software development projects.
- Have knowledge and skills in:
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Required:
- Organization and strategic planning.
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Leadership and conflict resolution.
- Monitoring of technical tasks with functional criteria.
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To learn more about this consultancy, please access the following document:
Complete the application form correctly and attach the following documents:
- Resume , including three (3) verifiable work references of your current and/or previous work experience (include contact information).
- Copy of the diploma that demonstrates compliance with the academic criteria (if applicable).
- Financial Proposal indicating the amounts per product. In your financial proposal, you must detail your tax regime and the amounts with and without VAT (applies only to the general regime).
- You can use this format or take it as an example (you must adapt it to the number of products required for this consultancy):
For each child, you must…
Share and practice UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Responsibility, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.
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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.
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The final fee will follow the principle of “best value,” i.e., achieving the desired result with the lowest possible fees. Consultants will be asked to stipulate an all-inclusive fee, including travel and per diem expenses, as applicable.
LATE DELIVERY CLAUSE: If the Consultant experiences a delay in delivering the stipulated products, due to causes beyond UNICEF’s control, he/she will be penalized with 3% of the total cost of the contract per calendar week of delay, with a maximum of 24% of the total contract cost.
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Individuals hired under a consulting or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and UNICEF policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to the benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their terms of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contract for Consultant Services. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax obligations and paying any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodations for individual consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions, or personal assistants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you require reasonable accommodations during the selection process and subsequent assignment.