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 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), headed by a Managing Director, 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, supporting industries to contribute to climate neutral circular economy, and supporting governments and industries in fulfilling national commitments under multinational climate and environmental agreements. The Directorate consists of the Department of Environment and the Department of Energy.

The Department of Environment (EAE/ENV) contributes to ISID and the implementation of the SDGs, in particular of SDG 9, by greening existing industries and products, as well as by facilitating creation of new green industries and products, and by minimizing resource use along value chains and during the lifetime of products, facilitating uptake of circular economy practices. The Department promotes the concept of circular economy, sustainable design of products with less materials, being easy to maintain and incorporating longevity, industrial resource efficiency to improve the effective use of natural resources including in particular materials and water; assists developing countries and countries with economies in transition to achieve the objectives of and compliance with multilateral environmental agreements; reduces the release of industrial pollutants into the environment; and improves sustainable access to water for productive uses. The Department encourages industrial development for economic growth that is sustainable, resource efficient, beneficial to the climate, and resilient as well as protective of the natural environment and human health, and keeps workers, communities and consumers safe. Its activities serve to improve competitiveness, as well as development of and access to markets, particularly for SMEs. The Department acts as the focal point in UNIDO for various multilateral environmental agreements and multilateral co-operation in the field of the environment: the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; and the Minamata Convention on Mercury; as well as other relevant international initiatives and conventions such as the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), and multilateral co-operation in initiatives like the Partnership on Action for Green Economy (PAGE) and the Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) and the Green Industry Platform (GIP). The Department coordinates its service delivery with the services offered by other technical departments, and other relevant organizational entities of UNIDO. This position is located under the Industrial Resource Efficiency Division (EAE/ENV/IRE) which is responsible for supporting capacity development of industry, government, environmental service providers, IGOs and NGOs to scale up and mainstream the production of greener products and adoption of resource-efficient and cleaner patterns of production and circular economy policies and practices that improve profitability of industries while creating social and environmental benefits. Greening of products and industrial processes and introduction of new business models along supply and value chains, as well as the promotion of Eco-Industrial Parks are core activities.

PROJECT CONTEXT SwitchMed II SwitchMed II is a regional programme financed by the European Commission (EC), through the Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), aimed at fostering sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns in the Southern Mediterranean region (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia). The overall objective is to stimulate the creation of new greater business opportunities and decent employment while reducing the environmental footprint of consumption and production activities. SwitchMed II builds on the results from the SwitchMed I (2014-2018) and will take advantage of the experience and capacity built during the first phase. SwitchMed II consists of three components, (i) Direct support to the private sector, (ii) Creation of an enabling environment and (iii) Coordination, networking and communication. UNIDO is the lead agency coordinating the Action, and implements the programme in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UN Environment), Economy Division, and the Regional Activity Center for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP/RAC) of UNEP-MAP. UNIDO implements activities as part of the direct support to the private sector, as well overall coordination and programme management. Support to the private sector is carried out through the MED TEST III subcomponent on the promotion of greener and circular industry. It builds upon the results of the previous SwitchMed I, which successfully demonstrated and implemented the Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies (TEST) methodology in the eight countries of the region. UNIDO will establish a project management unit (PMU), which will be responsible for (i) the overall coordination of SwitchMed II activities co-executing with the implementing partners, and (ii) the execution of MED TEST III. The PMU will be formed by a UNIDO Project Manager, the Chief Technical Advisor, a Headquarters project coordinator, an administrative assistant, a financial expert and a communications expert. DUTY STATION: Home-based DURATION: 252 working days

Main Functions

Communication is an integral part of SwitchMed and the Communications Manager will have an important role in presenting UNIDO’s expertise in the field of Circular Economy to the donor and important project stakeholders. The Communications Manager will work in close collaboration with the Project Management Unit and, more specifically, be engaged in the communications of the UNIDO-led MED TEST III component. This role involves the development of a variety of communications, advocacy and outreach activities that can increase the awareness of, and generate support for the adoption of practices related to Circular Economy and UNIDO’s work in SwitchMed. This role requires good coordination skills to ensure cooperation with programme partners, private sector stakeholders and regional and global institutions and a wide set of communication skills that can help achieving the impact of promotional objectives. Furthermore, a consistent monitoring of communication activities in line with EU’s requirements, as well as UNIDO’s communication guidelines is expected. In particular, s/he is expected to perform the following main duties: 1. Develop communication, advocacy and marketing strategies, related work plans where needed, including objectives, target audiences, messaging, tools, products, identification of resources, and monitoring of impact channels. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Communication strategy updated; - Work and content plans continuously updated; - Media contact list for the SwitchMed region/topic developed. 2. Substantively support the strategy, planning and implementation of communication campaigns (e.g. regional promotion initiatives, public information, broad-reaching subject specific issues, project milestones, etc.). Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Campaign strategies; - Easy-to-understand messages; and - Innovative formats/channels for effective outreach developed; - Partner synergies identified. 3. Coordinate a publications strategy to support promotion, documentation and dissemination of SwitchMed programme activities. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - A variety of corporate communication materials drafted, edited and designed, in line with SwitchMed visual identity for print/electronic/visual media e.g. Brochures, Reports and Video Briefs 4. Develop partnerships with external partners for successful development and execution of the SwitchMed communications strategy. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Connected with private sector (brands), institutions and implementing partners to develop cooperative campaign messages using synergies for distribution of joint messages. 5. Facilitate the production of donor specific visibility content including text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of communication channels, in order to support the position of UNIDO and SwitchMed in the field of Circular Economy. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Impact communication strategy; - Impact communication messages/content plan; and - Event support (Connect 23/EDD) developed. 6. Ensure communication support for events and conferences. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Event promotion material; - Pre/post-event communication; and - SwitchMed Connect 2022 edition arranged. 7. Draft and develop texts, stories and messages and distribute them across a broad range of channels – traditional, multimedia, social media. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Press releases; - Social media content; - Newsletters; and - Stories for project and UNIDO websites developed. 8. Monitor outreach of communication activities using analytics, feedback and reporting tools. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Quarterly reports on communication activities and outreach results delivered. 9. Provide guidance and advice to management and staff on communication issues. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Managers, and project staff advised on communication issues, methods, and approaches; - Communications/public relations issues anticipated and resolved; - Support provided in the preparation of internal communication materials (presentation; reports, briefings, speeches). 10. Review the quality of communication materials, reports and other publications related to project activities, assuring that donor requirements, language standards (including translations) and professional desktop publishing criteria are met. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Quality of communication materials is ensured; 11. Work closely with EU programmes, UNIDO Departments, Institutions, Field Operations and senior officials ensuring coordinated and streamlined communication to ensure synergies. Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved - Information provided for knowledge sharing, exchange on joint communication activities and the development of promotional material/messages.

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 journalism, communications, political science, international affairs, or other relevant discipline is required.

Languages

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

Computer Skills

Field of Expertise

- A minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in the field of communications (including media relations, social media, public relations and advocacy) is required. - Experience in an international organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or as a journalist, combined with several years of experience with writing, editing and production of communications material is desirable. - Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries is desirable. - Experience with environmental issues and with Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production and Circular Economy is desirable. - Computer literacy with practical experience using Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) 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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