Only nationals and/or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are eligible to apply. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

VACANCY  ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

Organizational Context

UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. Its mission is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in developing countries and economies in transition. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDO’s mandate in SDG-9, calls for the need to "Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation". Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in three thematic priorities: * Creating shared prosperity * Advancing economic competitiveness * Safeguarding the environment. UNIDO delivers its services through the following four complementary and mutually supportive core functions: (a) technical cooperation activities; (b) analytical and policy advisory services; (c ) standard- setting and compliance and (d) convening and partnership role. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices. The Programme Development and Technical Cooperation (PTC) of UNIDO is responsible for providing technical cooperation services on technological and economic issues and is organized in the following departments: Department of Partnerships and Results Monitoring, Department of Agri-Business Development, Department of Trade, Investment and Innovation, Department of Energy and Department of Environment. Furthermore, PTC has a close cooperation with other field based Centers and Offices, such as the Investment and Technology Promotion Offices, forming the extended field network of UNIDO.

The position is located under The Climate Technology and Innovation Division (PTC/ENE/CTI) which is responsible for supporting Member States with access to and uptake of low-carbon, climate-friendly and clean energy technologies, innovations and entrepreneurship. It focuses on supporting entrepreneurship and facilitating the establishment of climate technology innovation ecosystems. In addition, the Division is responsible for enhancing the use of low-carbon technologies by industry and local communities, thereby contributing to climate mitigations and resilience in recipient countries. In discharging its responsibility, in line with the overall strategy of the Department, the Division cooperates closely with the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Division (PTC/ENE/ESI) and the Climate Policy and Partnerships Division (PTC/ENE/CPP), as well as other relevant organizational departments within UNIDO, in particular with the Department of Environment (PTC/ENV), the Department of Agri-Business (PTC/AGR) and the Department of Trade, Investment and Innovation (PTC/TII), donors such as the GEF, and other international and national institutions.

PROJECT CONTEXT (ID170046) Rapid population growth, urbanization and changing lifestyles as well as expanding industrial sector translate into the rapidly increasing demand for electricity. Kenya is paving the way in the region with the target of 100% electrification by 2030. Despite large geothermal power potential in the East African community, Kenya remains the only country with installed capacity. Under the umbrella of UNIDO’s “Generating energy capacity from geothermal power generation and its related technologies for sustainable development Programme” launched in April 2017, this project was initiated. It aims to overcome the barriers related to the capacity strengthening of operation and maintenance (O&M) with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for existing geothermal installations. The project will demonstrate, deploy and transfer IoT technologies from Japan to Kenya and aim to create a favorable environment to deploy such technologies through development of business models. The project focuses on the installation of IoT technologies, capacity building as well as awareness raising. Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya. Approximate duration: 12 months.

Main Functions

Under the close supervision of the Project Manager, and working with the project team, the Project Associate will apply basic theoretical knowledge and administrative skills in supporting and in acquiring a broad understanding of the interrelated administrative and programme/project functions contributing to technical cooperation activities in a particular sector, geographical area or programme/project by: - Monitoring and describing progress of ongoing project/s, investigating designated project activities, discussing findings with National Project Coordinator (NPC) to identify implications for the work of the project unit, discussing rationale and context of project activities, considering the alternative methods for project management, problem identification and problem resolution; - Provide substantive inputs to the project design, project activities including Terms of Reference, briefing and concept notes, capacity building, and training; - Prepare weekly, monthly and annual progress reports as well as updating of detailed work plans and forecasts; - Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the national counterparts including suppliers, partners and stakeholders as instructed by the NPC; - Maintaining excellent working relationship with project stakeholders under the guidance of the NPC including private sector entities especially related to energy, innovation and power generation; - Maintaining and establishing line of communication with the representatives from the Kenyan government including ministries relevant to the project; - Organizing and taking an active role in project workshops, Project Steering Committees, Project Technical Committees including communication with the project beneficiaries and stakeholders, preparation of detailed agenda and technical documents; - Facilitating the organization of site visits, providing substantial inputs about the IoT project to the press and other media outlets; - Liaising on with the stakeholders on the subject of briefings, trainings, and related activities for visitors, missions and international and national experts; - Maintaining institutional memories or other documentation systems to record project/programme, history and ongoing activities; - Compiling general background information from readily available sources, on economic and social factors for an assigned sector, area, country or programme/project: designing and drafting supporting flow charts, schedules, graphs and tables; coordinating the collection and verification of documents, actions and data with substantive or support units assembling and editing basic data required for planning and negotiation, in format dictated by agenda or supervisor's instructions checking project documents for clarity, consistency and completeness.

Core Competencies

Core values: INTEGRITY: To work honestly, openly, impartially and in accordance with the values of the United Nations. PROFESSIONALISM: To work in a competent, committed and calm manner. RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY: To work effectively, respectfully and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives. Core Competencies: RESULTS ORIENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: To be accountable and responsible for achieving results and meeting performance standards. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: To plan, organize and manage work effectively and efficiently. COMMUNICATION AND TRUST: To communicate effectively and build trust. TEAM ORIENTATION: To cooperate at various levels. CLIENT ORIENTATION: To be responsive towards those to whom services are provided internally and externally. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: To realize continuous improvement, support innovation, share knowledge and skills and learn from others.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Advanced university degree in natural sciences, engineering with specialization in renewable energy technologies and systems or international relations, development, economics or any other related field.

Languages

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

Computer Skills

Field of Expertise

At least one year of relevant professional experience in the context of technical cooperation activities relevant to the project; Exposure to the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries; Ability to research and analyze information; Ability to write in a clear and concise manner; Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams

<strong>This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal. </strong>