​Requisition ID: 2351 
Grade: SB3 - Local support 
Country: Tunisia 
Duty Station: Tunis 
Category: Local Support Personnel 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration:Application deadline: 22-Jun-2023  

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible. 
Female candidates are particularly 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 Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

The Directorate for Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), headed by a Director General, oversees the Organization's development of capacities for industrial development as well as industrial policy advice, statistics and research activities, and the Organization's normative contribution to member states and the global development community for the achievement of the SDGs. The Directorate also ensures the implementation of strategies and interventions for sustainable industrial development related to the environment, energy, SMEs, competitiveness and job creation, as well as Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through coordination in-house and with Member States and industry stakeholders, it ensures that the services provided in these areas contribute toward effective and appropriate technical, business and policy solutions, and are results-oriented and focused on realizing any potential for scaling up and positioning UNIDO as a leading platform for industrial development in developing countries and global forums. The Directorate houses the following technical divisions: Capacity Development and Industrial Policy Advice (TCS/CAP); Circular Economy and Environmental Protection (TCS/CEP); Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy (TCS/DSE); SMEs, Competitiveness and Job Creation (TCS/SME); and Digital Transformation and AI Strategies (TCS/DAS). The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration across divisions as well as with relevant entities in the Directorates of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO) and SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET).

This position is located under the Division of Digital Transformation and AI Strategies (TCS/DAS), which promotes digital transformation and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) associated technologies (including cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), industrial Internet of things, additive manufacturing, big data, blockchain, e-commerce, and others) as part of innovation ecosystems consisting of productive capacities in manufacturing, services and digital firms, with the purpose to advance the competitiveness of industries and manufacturing firms in Member States. It helps industries to benefit from the rapid progress in digital and convergent technologies associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), ensuring a smooth transition towards safe and secured cyber-physical industrial systems and a smart society and mitigating any negative adverse effects on employment and quality of work. Through the Division's services, the productive transformation will be key, integrating industrial businesses, dynamic entrepreneurship, and acceleration services, in less developed countries will have the opportunity to technologically catch up instead of falling behind industries in more advanced countries.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Project number: 210021

Project title: Industry 4.0 to foster youth employment in Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire

This project addresses a major socio-economic problem in Tunisia, as well as in the complementary country Côte d’Ivoire, namely the high unemployment rates among youth and women. In the context of the industrial sector, the focal problem lies in the lack of dedicated policy and mechanisms as well as updated capabilities and infrastructure to benefit from the 4IR in promoting growth and fostering youth employment. BMZ’s has a Special Initiative on training and Job Creation with emphasis on technology and innovation development and value chains promotion, under which the current project document is designed to boost integration into 4IR ecosystems combined with increased and enhanced employment opportunities and conditions in selected enterprises in Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire. The suggested industrial sector for intervention are: Automotive, Aerospace and ICT, Solar energy (Tunisia); ICT and agro-industry (Côte d’Ivoire).

The intervention will foster higher demand for skilled workers by addressing constraints on the business side that prevents firm growth and cluster development and will support youth and others to engage in these opportunities by increasing access to technology, skills, and information about jobs and business prospects. Consequently, the project will focus on agents working in the targeted clusters, especially youth and women, support for labour market integration, entrepreneurship, incubators and training structures; and strengthening of financing institutions (banks, micro-credit institutes, etc.). In addition, alignment will be sought with the broader framework of relevant national policies.

Objectif of the project 

The main goal of UNIDO interventions is to support Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire in increasing youth employment, salaries and labour conditions through shaping and consolidating a digital economy ecosystem. The envisaged wide impact of this objective will contribute to a structural transformation of the economy in Tunisia and set the ground for this transformation in Côte d’Ivoire in the targeted sectors, leading to sustainable job creation.

The Outputs and Activities of the proposed project are the following:

1. Enhanced and conducive business environment for employment generation and adoption of 4IR technologies and methods within priorities VC and sectors.

1.1. Readiness assessment conducted with focus on employment generation opportunities

1.2. Foresight exercise for identification and confirmation of priority VC, sectors and key technologies to be targeted and support establishment of 4IR index.

1.3. Policy, strategies, recommendations and governance assurance

1.4. Advocacy and awareness raising campaign to disseminate digital culture and benefits for the manufacturing sector

1.5. Revision and improvement of contractual regulation statements for supporting the use of PPP schemes, strategic alliances and overall mechanisms among major stakeholders

2. Establishment of a SMART factory for 4IR technology adoption and integration in the industrial sector.

2.1. Feasibility study for the SMART Factory

2.2. Design of a SMART factory with support from partners and providers of technology

2.3. Creating capability building facilities for experimenting, on-the-job learning, internships and prototyping

2.4. Acquisition and instalment of needed equipment and technologies

2.5. Training of trainers and personnel

3. Development of dedicated training capacity on 4IR knowledge in vocational centers, universities and business schools

3.1. Identification and selection of pilot target institutions

3.2. Preparation of advanced training curricula, modules, computer-based facilities, digital tools, material and guidelines

3.3. Supporting the implementation of the pilot training programmes.

3.4. Evaluation of the pilot phase and drafting of road map for the GvT to scale up this initiative

4. Establishment and strengthening of 4IR institutions and centres for shared training, knowledge, experience and activities (multi country intervention)

4.1. Assessment and mapping of institutions and initiatives related to 4IR among target countries

4.2. Provide assistance for selecting and strengthening 4IR centres

4.3. Training staff of centres based on the needs assessment and in line with national priorities

4.4. Establishing a platform for sharing experience, data, curricula, and teaching materials.

5. Pilot on adopting and operating 4IR technologies in a selected number of enterprises (links to Output 2)

5.1. Selection of target beneficiaries from SME based on agreed criteria

5.2. Developing and conducting 4IR enterprise level diagnosis

5.3. Instalment, guiding and training staff on the use of new technologies

5.4. Monitor and follow up impact on performance

5.5. Prepare guidelines on adoption of 4IR on SME level

6. Investment promotion network/digital transformation facilitation for attracting investors/partners/finances for acquiring 4IR technologies.

6.1. Establish linkages with potential investors, providers of technology and partners

6.2. Organize meetings, b2b, etc. between SMEs receiving support under the project and potential partners, providers of tech and investors.

6.3. Provide support for optimal transfer of knowledge, technology and equipment.

Context of expert’s intervention

Under the supervision of the Project Manager and in coordination with the Chief technical advisor and UNIDO team in HQ, inTunisia and in Cote d’Ivoire, the project assistant provides clerical and general administrative support and is responsible for the following key functions:

Main Duties

Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved

Expected duration

Location
  •  Create and maintain records (structured filing system - hard and soft copies) of all the project documents, reports, workplans, etc. to be available and accessible for the project team.
  • Draft replies for supervisor’s signature, keep track of pending matters, and following up with deadlines.
  • Assist in collecting and updating data and mailing list of stakeholders, counterparts, and beneficiaries of the project.
  • Prepare and provide information about the project as necessary and in consultation with the CTA and the team.
  • Maintain the CTA’s daily schedule of appointments; assist in organizing the logistics for meetings; prepare the necessary background documents and agendas; liaise with counterparts on attendance; assist in the preparation of presentation material; book meeting rooms and take notes at meetings, if required;
  • Support in office arrangement including project’s relevant inventory and assets to ensure appropriate use.
  • Perform general administrative tasks such as arrangements and taking minutes for meetings (physical and virtual) and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, research for information and reference material.
  • Prepare requests/documents, e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests/authorizations, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.
  • Using SAP, initiate and follow up on actions related to recruitment of experts, training and study tours, purchase of equipment, travel authorizations requests/claims and deal with all related inquiries;
  • Initiate or monitor exercises related to the implementation of TC projects (e.g.: budget revisions, obligation reviews, re-phasing, extension or completion of projects, issuance of new project allotment documents/due sub-allotments, TC allocations and monitoring related exercises. Interpret or consult to clarify the application of new financial procedures, TC guidelines and other instructions. Keep track of project budget expenditures; recommend and initiate budget revisions; complete justification for budget revisions; provide information on the project, draw the supervisor’s attention to problems encountered. Retrieve substantive information on TC projects from the SAP PPM module that has been designed to support results-based management;
  • Assist in the preparation of papers and presentations by extracting/summarizing statistics and other related information; compile and organize information and reference materials from various sources for reports, meetings, etc.
  • Draft correspondence (both on TC-related and administrative matters); and put them into adequate style, language and format; proofread documents and edit texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style in accordance with standard practices and in compliance with the UNIDO Correspondence Manual.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned.
  • Good relationships with UNIDO and project’s counterparts and stakeholders built and maintained;
  • Data collected; project reports, minutes, etc. and relevant documents prepared, recorded, maintained, and shared;
  • UNIDO project related team and relevant stakeholders are informed in due time to ensure communications and reactions to project’s information or issues.
  • Proper office management; Equipment, inventory and project’s assets maintained;
  • Procurement and logistic transactions and paper works that support purchases and logistical and administration transactions tracked, and provided/purchased;
  • Administrative and financial supported to project’s implementation for travels, workshops, meetings, expense reports, etc. delivered;
  • Coordination and monitoring tasks provided as required to ensure smooth implementation of project activities;
  • Project-related documents and communications materials produced, delivered/published and communicated with target audiences.

Continuous

Tunis, Tunisia

REQUIRED 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 ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Completed higher secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent), is required. Formal administrative/secretarial/clerical training or equivalent, is desirable.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in in providing support to managerial/professional staff and using administrative skills to assist in the execution of project and programme development and implementation of work is required.

•  Experience/proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required.

•  Experience in office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is desirable [or required].

•  Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.

•  Experience working in international and/or public-private-partnership or multistakeholder approaches desirable.

Languages: French and Arabic are required, English is an asset.


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.

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