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Call for expression of interest - Project Coordinator

Vienna

  • Organization: UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Female candidates from all Member States are particularly encouraged to apply.

VACANCY  ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

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 the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (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 Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

The Directorate of Environment and Energy (EAE) aims to integrate and scale-up the energy and environment activities focusing on supporting governments and industries to provide sustainable and resilient soft and hard infrastructure for industrial development. The EAE also supports industries to contribute to climate neutral circular economy and encourages governments and industries in fulfilling national commitments under multinational climate and environmental agreements The Directorate consists of the Department of Environment (EAE/ENV) and the Department of Energy (EAE/ENE). This position is located under the Department of Energy (EAE/ENE). The Energy Technologies and Industrial Applications Division (EAE/ENE/ETI) is responsible for supporting Member States with technology transfer and localization of low-carbon energy technologies and their applications towards achieving the ISID. It focuses on facilitating localization and adoption of energy technologies in frontier markets and their applications in industry for productive uses.

The project aims to design a global partnership and technical work programme for the promotion and development of hydrogen and its technologies in industries of developing countries and emerging economies. The project will build on UNIDO’s experience in hydrogen and renewable energy projects and create synergies with on-going ISID related activities. It will contribute to shaping UNIDO’s future interventions and technical cooperation in the application of hydrogen to accelerate decarbonization of industry in a sustainable and inclusive manner. In the development of the project, UNIDO will work closely with its member states, the Global Network of Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC)1 and other global players. This will ensure the inclusive and tailor-made approach of the programme. The project will deliver two key outcomes: (1) Establishment of a global partnership that brings together different stakeholders from government, industry and academia. It will support the promotion, development and uptake of hydrogen in developing countries and economies in transition to accelerate the decarbonization of industry. A series of information and awareness raising events will be organized at national and regional levels and in cooperation with GN-SEC to define a sustainable and inclusive set-up and prepare the launch of the partnership. (2) Development of a technical work programme to foster the application of hydrogen and hydrogen technologies for energy production in selected industries focusing on hard-to-abate sectors. The programme to be designed will cover a range of activities, including awareness raising, capacity building, demonstration projects and policy advice. Furthermore, technical guidelines on the use of hydrogen in industry will be developed. While its approach will be global, a minimum of five concrete national interventions will be designed based on in-depth country assessments and hydrogen roadmaps. The technical programme will be designed through a series of expert group meetings (EGMs) and expert panel discussions. The Expert will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Manager in the EAE/ENE/ETI Duty station: UNIDO Vienna Headquarters

Main Functions

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, assist in appraising, adjusting and presenting project proposals, and monitoring programme execution, identifying problems and utilizing information as an input to corrective actions to promote effective project management. Develops and administers technical cooperation projects by: - Locate and analyze specific economic and social data and distilling and synthesizing information relevant to proposed projects; - Identify, describe and justify project possibilities related to a particular project and consistent with approved technical cooperation programmes and ongoing activities; - Appraise, review and adjust project proposals to ensure consistency with national, sub regional, regional and sectoral priorities and programmes, and with available resources; formulate and present such proposals on the basis of technical and substantive inputs in accordance with required format for final review and approval; - Develop schedules, arrangements and methods for the management of the execution of individual project/s, in consultation with project personnel, technical, substantive and administrative service units; - Exchange information required for project formulation and execution with government officials in planning, finance, donor input coordination and sectoral functions, as well as with representatives of multilateral and bilateral donor agencies; - Monitor and expedite project execution systematically through discussions and correspondence with technical, substantive and project staff, field visits, analysis of periodic project progress reports, participation in tripartite reviews and mid-term project evaluations; utilize information obtained as an input to corrective decision-making and revisions; - Organize and conduct briefings and debriefings on projects with special regard for the country, sub regional and regional aspects, resources and development characteristics, with a view to maximizing project performance levels.

Core 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Advanced university degree in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations or other discipline with specialization in areas relevant to the recruiting Department (EAE/ENE).

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 five (5) years of professional experience in technical cooperation project management or portfolio project management including some exposure at the international level is required. Expertise in hydrogen technologies,policies and/or systems as well as experience in design, development and/or execution of GEF and/or GCF projects is an asset. Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries, is desirable

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

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