International Port Management Engineering Expert
Provide technical assistance on port development and management.
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Overview
Provide technical assistance on port development and management.
You have:
- An advanced university degree Master, in a subject related to maritime/port management sector, in Civil Engineering, Business Administration or related field is required.
- At least 8 years of professional experience in programme management, with responsibilities in technical and civil engineering or construction management, including the coordination of related activities is required.
- Experience with technical and civil engineering related matters in ports is desirable.
- Experience with maritime or port tenders' processes is desirable.
- Experience with the TrainForTrade Port Management Programme is desirable.
- Fluency oral and written in Spanish is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The consultant will provide technical assistance to Argentina in the framework of the Port of Buenos Aires concession, and to Bolivia on port development.
Work Location
Home-based
Expected duration
01.04.26 - 30.09.26
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of Human Resources Development Section/TrainForTrade and the Coordinator of the Spanish Speaking Network of the Port Management Programme, the consultant will contribute to the following tasks: 1. Provide technical assistance to Argentina in the framework of the concession of Port Buenos Aires. a. Identification of technical and engineering matters that may require analysis, and provision of related comments. b. Undertake a risk analysis of the concession project. c. Make recommendations based on best practices. d. Advise the Agencia Nacional de Puertos y Navegación (ANPYN) team on technical-assistance related matters to strengthen technical capacity. e. Attend preparatory technical meetings on line and in person as required. f. Conduct and respond to any necessary consultations and analyses related to the technical matters. g. Prepare technical assistance reports that contribute to a better understanding of the different proposed alternatives. 2. Provide technical assistance to Bolivia on port development in general and in particular on technical related matters[MJ1.1]. a. Identification of technical and engineering matters that may require analysis, and provision of related comments. b. Undertake a risk analysis of the concession project. c. Make recommendations based on best practices. d. Attend preparatory technical meetings on line and in person as required. e. Conduct and respond to any necessary consultations and analyses related to the technical matters. f. Prepare technical assistance reports that contribute to a better understanding of the different proposed alternatives.
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university degree Master, in a subject related to maritime/port management sector, in Civil Engineering, Business Administration or related field is required. At least 8 years of professional experience in programme management, with responsibilities in technical and civil engineering or construction management, including the coordination of related activities is required. Experience with technical and civil engineering related matters in ports is desirable. Experience with maritime or port tenders' processes is desirable. Experience with the TrainForTrade Port Management Programme is desirable.
Languages
Fluency oral and written in Spanish is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you conducted a risk analysis for a port project? | This question assesses your understanding of risk management practices in relation to ports. | Describe the project context, the risk analysis process you undertook, and the outcomes of your analysis. |
| How have you approached technical issues in previous port management projects? | This question evaluates your problem-solving skills in a technical environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What best practices do you recommend for port development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with multiple stakeholders in port projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are the main considerations when preparing technical reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep updated with the latest trends and technologies in port management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss an experience where you had to present technical information to a non-technical audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does sustainability play in your approach to port management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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