Analista Técnico/a de Implementación de Infraestructura (Abierto a candidatos internos y externos)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in Guatemala, contributing to national efforts for sustainable, resilient, equitable, and inclusive development. This role is part of a project to modernize strategic sports infrastructure, specifically the Doroteo Guamuch Flores National Stadium, in partnership with the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala (CDAG). The project aligns with national government policies and UNDP's Country Programme Document.
Job Purpose
The Technical Implementation Analyst for Infrastructure will ensure the correct technical structuring and execution of the project's infrastructure components. This involves coordinating procurement with field implementation, guaranteeing quality, regulatory compliance, risk control, and alignment with international standards. The role supports the modernization of sports facilities, including an athletics track and field, lighting, and universal accessibility, while promoting sustainability and institutional capacity building for CDAG. The position operates within the framework of UNDP's Infrastructure for Development Unit standards and methodologies, contributing to effective, inclusive, and transparent public institutions and promoting sports as a driver of social development.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include leading the technical structuring of procurement processes, ensuring Terms of Reference and technical specifications are complete and coherent, and participating in offer evaluations. The role involves coordinating national and international technical specialists, supervising design validation, integrating multidisciplinary inputs, and ensuring technical coherence across project components. The analyst will coordinate the technical execution of construction contracts, acting as the technical focal point between contractors and the project team, ensuring compliance with specifications, schedules, and quality standards. Responsibilities also cover managing supervision and quality control, validating technical reports, identifying deviations, and proposing corrective actions. The role includes managing changes, assessing impacts, and coordinating change control processes. Finally, the analyst will coordinate technical reception and closure of works, verify compliance, ensure closure of technical observations, coordinate certifications, and manage technical risks and stakeholder coordination, producing periodic technical reports and facilitating knowledge generation.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in infrastructure project management, including technical coordination, procurement, and site supervision, is required. Experience in sports infrastructure projects or similar large-scale public works is highly desirable. Experience working with international organizations or UN agencies is an advantage.
Skills
Technical project structuring, procurement process coordination, contract management, quality assurance/control, risk management, stakeholder coordination, technical report writing, knowledge management, understanding of international standards (e.g., World Athletics, FIFA), multidisciplinary integration, problem-solving, and communication skills.