​​Requisition ID: 3462 
Grade: ISA-Junior Specialist 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: International Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration: 1year
Application Deadline: 22-Feb-2024, 11:59 PM (CET)  

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

The Directorate of SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible for the development of innovative UNIDO services in the areas of agro-industry and agribusiness, sustainability standards and fair production, and climate-relevant or climate-improving technologies. It is also, in collaboration with ODG, responsible for developing innovative technical cooperation concepts, identifying new sources and means of finance and entering into new partnerships with a broad range of relevant stakeholders.

The position is located under the Division of Public Private Partnerships (IET/PPP) which promote strategic partnerships to increase the impact potential of UNIDO projects, PCPs and CPs and regional and global cooperation programmes. Such partners would include private sector associations, individual firms, think tanks, development agencies and financing partners, the latter to be attended in coordination with IET/IFI. It designs, negotiates and coordinates partnerships with global initiatives, fora and developmental partners engaged in sustainable industrial development.

PROJECT CONTEXT

“Progress through innovative partnerships” (SAP ID 220210)

The delivery of the SDGs requires an unparalleled level of collaborative action between business, governments, DFIs, the UN, NGOs and civil society. Scaling up partnering will require organizations from all sectors to have the institutional competency and readiness to be able to effectively deliver these new forms of collaboration. As the demands for collaboration grow, most organizations with UNIDO among them are finding they are not set up and operating optimally to be able to deliver on the expectations associated with the partnerships. Knowing that multi-stakeholder partnerships are essential for UNIDO to fulfil its mandate and to leverage organization’s limited resources to deliver ISID it is critical that partnership-enabling ecosystem is developed at UNIDO to support the engagement of partners (incl. businesses) for sustainable development and accelerate the number and effectiveness of partnerships towards delivering the 2030 Agenda.

The project’s objective is to promote multifaceted strategic partnership opportunities to increase the impact of UNIDO actions and contribute to the development of innovative solutions and products as key vehicle for the advancement of ISID and the SDGs. 

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Division, and working with the project team, the Strategic Partnership Experts (2 positions) administers elements of technical cooperation programme or specific project/s of limited complexity and execution of technical cooperation programmes and activities. The incumbent shall carry out following main duties.

• Select, organize and summarize background information to describe the overall context and background relevant to a project or a sector of technical cooperation activities in a country, assess the local context for the planning and administration of individual technical cooperation projects;
• Analyze and interpret project background history and documentation; identify, reconstruct and document significant project events, decisions and deviations;
• Draft sections of project documents such as project background and justification;
• Inform experts, consultants and other project participants about logistical arrangements and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting in terms of the immediate objectives of specific projects;
• Monitor specific aspects of project execution and identify problems and proposing that actions be taken to expedite delivery of inputs;
• Draft comments on designated aspects of project progress as an input to programme monitoring;
• Draft project revisions, including adjusting individual project budgets, based on changed work plans.

For the “Progress through Innovative Partnerships” project (SAP ID 220210), two “Strategic Partnership Expert” roles are being filled, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief of Division, encompassing a range of responsibilities, such as:

• Development of a Partnership Network: Engaging in outreach, advocacy, and participation in global forums, alongside designing innovative projects and products to establish a network of potential partners.
• Partnership Relationship Management Tool Development: Participating in needs assessment, aiding in database design and software selection, and contributing to the infrastructure development of a CRM solution, ensuring its integration as an organizational tool for monitoring, reporting, and learning.
• Strategic Partner Engagements and Explorations: Identifying and developing synergistic opportunities with industry leaders, facilitating strategic partnerships, and providing advisory support across the partnership lifecycle.
• Member State Engagement via Private Sector: Developing strategies to strengthen relations with Member States through private sector cooperation and exploring the sector’s role in enhancing UNIDO membership engagement.
• Integrated Partnership Approaches in UNIDO: Contributing to the establishment and refinement of partnership modalities and mechanisms, assisting in the development of partnership instruments, and serving as a knowledge source on partnerships within the organization.
• Building Partnerships with Business Sectors and high net-worth individuals (HNWIs): This involves mapping stakeholders, actively engaging with potential partners, conducting needs assessment, and developing innovative business models and approaches for effective partnerships.
• Support and Research Tasks: Includes drafting reports, supporting the organization of global forums, and undertaking research tasks as required.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in economics, business administration, international relations, or a related field with a focus on international business and/or public policy, is required.

Technical and Functional Experience

At least three (3) years of work experience in an area relevant to the recruiting office is required. Ability to research and analyse information is required. Exposure to the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries is desirable.  Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries, is desirable.

Experience in developing or managing strategic partnerships with the business sector, resource mobilization and/or business development is required. Familiarity with the UN system and its context is required.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

REQUIRED VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Core values
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key competencies
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level. 

Notice to applicants:
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