Asociado/a Técnico/a en Infraestructura
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Panama is a strategic partner, supporting integrated solutions aligned with national priorities for over 50 years. It operates across national, municipal, and comarca levels, contributing to the UN Sustainable Cooperation Framework. The organization focuses on equality, social inclusion, governance, peace, human rights, climate action, and environmental management, with cross-cutting themes of results-based management, gender equality, human rights, innovation, and digitalization.
Job Purpose
The Technical Associate in Infrastructure will contribute to the technical management of the "Latidos del Barrio: Culture that Transforms Communities" project. This role involves supervising infrastructure activities, maintenance, adaptations, equipment, and the operational functioning of "Latidos del Barrio" Centers. The primary goal is to ensure technical oversight of construction works, adherence to standards, specifications, and operational conditions, thereby supporting the project's objectives of strengthening social inclusion, community cohesion, citizen participation, and creative economy in prioritized territories.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting infrastructure maintenance by conducting site visits, preparing technical requirements, plans, and budgets, and inspecting construction works to ensure compliance with plans and contracts. The role involves generating weekly progress reports and incident reports, technically reviewing materials and systems, and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance for centers and equipment. Additionally, the associate will support technical supervision by monitoring contractors and suppliers, assisting in preparing technical specifications for procurement, and verifying the quality of work and safety plans. The position also requires maintaining updated technical inventories, coordinating maintenance needs, and preparing relevant reports. Furthermore, the role supports knowledge management and capacity building by participating in training, organizing information sessions, and disseminating project learnings and best practices.
Work Experience
A minimum of six (6) years of project management experience is required with a secondary education, or three (3) years with a bachelor's degree. Desired experience includes maintenance, infrastructure supervision, minor works, facilities, operations, technical support, and managing vendors, contractors, or inventories. Experience with UN agencies, multilateral organizations, or the public sector is valued.
Skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Experience in maintenance, infrastructure supervision, minor works, facilities management, operations, or technical support. Experience in managing vendors, contractors, inventories, or public/community spaces. Experience within UN agencies, multilateral organizations, or the public sector is desirable.