Overview
The Industrial Development Expert will provide technical support for the smooth and timely execution of projects and be accountable for achieving assigned project results. This role involves coordinating project activities, managing external relations with stakeholders, and contributing to funds mobilization strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and monitor projects/programme implementation activities and services.
- Coordinate the execution of the project, including supervising consultants and preparing necessary inputs.
- Monitor progress and expenditures, preparing financial forecasts and budget revisions.
- Participate in oversight meetings and assist the Evaluation Group.
- Coordinate project communication and knowledge management activities.
- Manage external relations by maintaining close relationships with all stakeholders.
- Support advocacy, communication and global forum activities.
- Contribute to planning funds mobilization strategies.
Required Experience
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience with a Doctorate.
- Professional experience, including some at the international level, involving technical cooperation in developing countries.
- Knowledge and experience in value chain development, trade competitiveness, or quality infrastructure support, preferably in developing countries.
- Experience evaluating needs, conditions, and problems in developing countries.
- Experience in conceptualizing and/or implementing multi-country or multi-partner projects.
- Experience in all phases of the Project Cycle is desirable.
- Working experience in socio-economic analysis, indicator development and impact monitoring, and knowledge management systems is desirable.
- UN project implementation and field experience is desirable.
Qualifications
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in economics, international relations, engineering or similar field relevant to UNIDO’s mandate, is required.
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) or a Doctorate in the same fields are accepted.
