Project Planning Specialist

Duty Station(s)

Home based

Duration

1 year

Posting End Date

October 10, 2026

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Program Planning

Develop, maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) of the Program.

Consolidate the schedules of all projects into a single, coherent plan.

Define planning methodologies, work breakdown structures (WBS) and planning standards.

Develop baseline calendars and ensure their management.

Identify the interfaces and dependencies between the different projects.

Ensure consistency in schedules between the different teams.

2. Development and management of project schedules

Develop detailed schedules covering the entire project lifecycle.

Structure the activities according to a coherent technical logic.

Define the relationships between activities and the main milestones.

Integrate the activities of design, procurement (identify the “Long Lead Items”), manufacturing, delivery, construction, testing, commissioning and acceptance.

Update schedules regularly based on actual progress.

Maintain reference calendars and ensure their traceability.

3. Critical Path Analysis

Perform critical path analyses (Critical Path Method - CPM).

Identify critical and near-critical activities.

Analyze free margins and total margins (Float Analysis).

Identify constraints that could impact deadlines.

Develop recovery plans.

Formulate recommendations to reduce the impact on contractual deadlines.

4. Resource Management

Plan the needs for human, material and equipment resources.

Identify resource conflicts between different projects.

Conduct capacity analyses.

Anticipate periods of overload or under-utilization.

Advise project managers on the necessary trade-offs.

5. Progress monitoring

Update schedules based on progress data.

Compare the achievements to the reference schedules.

Identify planning discrepancies and analyze the causes of the deviations.

Calculate performance indicators and produce reliable forecasts.

6. Risk and Change Analysis

Identify risks related to the schedule and participate in risk analyses.

Evaluate the impacts of scope changes and modifications

Education Requirements

Required

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related field with 5 years of experience

Master's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related field with 7 years of relevant experience

Desired

PMP, PMI-SP or equivalent certification

Experience Requirements

Required

At least 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling.

Desired

Significant experience in complex infrastructure and programs.

Language Requirements

Fluent French required.

English, fluent, desirable

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