Strategic Partnerships Research Specialist

United Nations Industrial Development Organization - UNIDO

Staff Closes 04 Sep 2026 12 days left

Overview

Conduct research and prepare a publication on UNIDO's value proposition for the European Union and its Member States in the Europe and Central Asia region.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a desk review of existing materials and relevant policy frameworks.
  • Develop an annotated outline and research framework.
  • Carry out comprehensive research and data collection on UNIDO-EU cooperation.
  • Compile evidence, data, and examples, identifying prospective areas of cooperation.
  • Draft a comprehensive paper articulating UNIDO's value proposition.
  • Incorporate feedback and finalize the narrative.
  • Prepare a design brief and support the transformation of the paper into a publication.
Required Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in research, policy analysis, international development cooperation or a related area, including at the international level, is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the institutions, policies and funding instruments of the European Union, is required. Proven experience in drafting analytical papers, policy documents or publications for high-level or external audiences, is required. Working experience in the United Nations system or other international organizations, is desirable. Experience in coordinating research or publication processes involving multiple stakeholders, is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in economics, international relations, political science, European studies, public policy or a related field, is required. Alternatively, a first level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable provided it is combined with additional 7 years of professional hand-on experience that is directly relevant to the expertise required by the specific assignment.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Contract Duration
12 October to 11 December/ WAE 40 days
Work Modality
Home Based
Remuneration
Not specified
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