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Requisition ID: 858
Grade : ISA-Specialist
Country: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Duty Station : Lubumbashi; Missions to Kolwezi, Kinshasa and other locations, mainly in the DRC, as required, will be authorized separately.
Category: International Consultant
Type of job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Duration (tentative): 6 months (October 2022 - March 2023), with possibility of extension
Application deadline: 17-Aug-2022
Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Female candidates from all Member States are particularly encouraged to apply.
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 Digitalization, Technology and Agri-Business (DTA), headed by a Managing Director, coordinates and mainstreams the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in its technical cooperation, strategic, normative activities aiming at fostering the inclusive and sustainable development in the era of 4IR. The Directorate creates new and innovative technical cooperation deliverables in the areas of trade, investment, technology innovation and agro-industry and agri-business. The Directorate comprises the Department of Digitalization, Technology and Innovation (DTI) and the Department of Agri-Business (AGR).
The Department of Agri-Business (DTA/AGR) provides a range of technical cooperation services to assist developing countries add value to the output of their agricultural sector and generate employment opportunities in off-farm activities for rural communities, thereby contributing to increased food security and a sustainable reduction of poverty. The department provides support for the development of agri-business corridors in developing countries in collaboration with International Financial Institutions. The Department drives the Organization’s mandates of creating shared prosperity and advancing economic competitiveness. It supports initiatives to build human capital and raise total factor productivity.
The Rural Entrepreneurship, Job Creation and Human Security Division (DTA/AGR/RJH) provides technical cooperation services to improve livelihoods in rural communities through productive activities. The focus is on business activities among socially and economically marginalized people, including in particular women and youth, in the farm and non-farm sectors including creative industries. Both entrepreneurial and technical human capacities are strengthened and matched with opportunities for producing new and improved marketable products. Knowledge and technology introduced in the rural communities match the absorptive and innovative capabilities of the poor and vulnerable segments of rural society. The Division provides its technical cooperation services in close coordination with the other relevant departments and technical divisions and organizational entities of UNIDO as appropriate.
The Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) will be recruited under the project “Support for training and skilled employment in the heavy equipment sector of the Democratic Republic of the Congo” (Project ID 210117).
This Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP) project between the Governments of the DRC and Sweden, Volvo Group, Epiroc and UNIDO aims at increasing the number of Congolese staff, especially young men and women, employed in technically skilled positions in the Heavy-Duty Equipment and Commercial Vehicles (HDIECV) industry in the DRC. The intervention is designed to improve the relevance and quality of TVET in the HDIECV sector and to ensure that experienced and new Congolese professionals are equipped with marketable skills that enhance their employability.
To this aim, the project will support two vocational training centers with upgraded facilities, learning equipment and modernised curriculum. These “Centers of Excellence” will establish proof of concept for PPDPs as an aid delivery modality which effectively promotes youth employment through demand-driven industrial skills training and contribute to improving skills development and labour market systems’ efficiency.
The intervention applies the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach to maximise scalability and sustainability. The project will promote systemic change through evidence-based policy dialogue with relevant governmental authorities to stimulate supportive responses and will encourage private sector engagement in TVET governance and delivery in other geographic areas, VTCs and/or trades.
The project design is informed by the market analysis, market/labour and training needs assessment, and stakeholder engagement conducted under SAP# 190404 (see more information here).
The project document is publicly available at: https://open.unido.org/projects/CD/projects/210117.
The CTA will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Manager (PM)/ Allotment Holder (AH) at UNIDO HQ and assume responsibility for implementing all project activities in close coordination with project partners. The position calls for a leader who is methodical, self-disciplined, thorough, adaptive, open to learning and result-oriented. The ideal candidate would possess high interpersonal skills that allows her/him to remain calm, diplomatic and constructive even in adversarial situations and work to find practical solutions that steer the project to deliver on its goals.
The incumbent will undertake the following duties:
Main dutiesConcrete/measurable outputs to be achievedExpected duration Location Project management:
· Work closely with the PM/AH and project partners to provide strategic guidance and direction to the project with a MSD approach focus, notably with regards to adaptive and strategic learning management techniques;
· Develop, implement and monitor project work plans and adapt activities and timelines as necessary to deliver on project outcomes;
· Manage the day-to-day implementation of the project and ensure the timely delivery of project outputs and activities as per the project document and approved work plan;
· Define resource requirements and prepare necessary inputs (e.g. job descriptions, evaluation of performance, terms of reference, technical specifications, training arrangements) on time, at the right level of quality, and within the agreed budget;
· Supervise the use of project budget at field level, including the identification of vendors, contract management and the completion of payment procedures, and ensure adherence to UNIDO’s relevant rules and regulations.Quality project implementation maintained and project outcomes achieved in line with agreed timeline and budget30%Lubumbashi, DRC with missions as requiredKey technical inputs:
· Ensure constant analysis of the labour, skills development and recruitment market systems and key market players’ network situation, identify win-win opportunities for collective action, facilitate uptake of innovations, encourage scale-up, while ensuring ownership by key market players;
· Engage in evidence-based dialogue with different market players, at provincial and central levels, provide strategic advice and coaching, in view of stimulating change in their roles and practices, to achieve systemic change and project outcomes;
· Create and pilot new ways of working to address key constraints in the HDIECV labour, skills development and recruitment markets, share information, reflect on actions and progress to inform future action;
· In coordination with the Deputy CTA and the National Project Liaison Officer, monitor TVET reforms at the national level as well as the development of new TVET initiatives in the two target regions;
· Develop knowledge assets (policy briefs, thematic briefs, case studies, etc) in coordination with other team members and project partners.
Effective technical support and advisory services provided, aligned to the MSD approach20% Team management:
· Supervise and provide guidance to international and national project staff to ensure efficiency and efficacy of implementation;
· Coach project staff in MSD approach on a regular basis;
· Oversee the work of selected contractors and - where necessary - improve quality and timeliness of inputs and services.Effective management of project personnel in the field 20% Project external relations:
· Liaise closely with and present project progress to the Swedish Embassy in Kinshasa, Sida, Volvo Group, Epiroc, relevant authorities at all levels (national and provincial) and other project stakeholders to keep them updated, including at project steering committee meetings; prepare relevant documentation for these meetings and take the lead in convening and coordinating technical coordination meetings;
· Build and maintain trust among key market players, including companies operating in the target sectors, identify synergies and leverage incentives to encourage collective action towards systemic change vision;
· Ensure implementation of the project’s communication and visibility plan, in accordance with the communication strategy and in coordination with project partners;
· Participate in key sector coordination meetings (e.g. TVET, Education, Youth) convened by the Government or development partners relevant to the project. Effective relationships maintained with project partners and stakeholders15% Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) / reporting / learning:
· In close cooperation with UNIDO HQ, the MRM officer and the MSD Helpdesk, ensure tools and procedures for structured critical reflection on project results are established, the MRM system is refined when required and is integrated into the project management systems;
· Support, review and supervise the results measurement activities; ensure that results measurement findings are used to improve project management, inform policy dialogue, inform donor reporting, and disseminate lessons to the wider community;
· Provide project progress reports required for submission to the donor and project partners, ensuring that reports comply with donor requirements and the DCED standard.
Effective monitoring and results measurement of project activities, used to steer subsequent project implementation10% · Perform other ad-hoc duties as required by the project.As required by PM/AH5%
Education: Advanced university degree in international development, international relations, political science, management, business administration, project management, economics, education sciences, engineering, or other relevant discipline is required.
Technical and Functional Experience and skills:
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required.
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.
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.
WE ARE STRATEGIC, DECISIVE, PRINCIPLED AND INSPIRATIONAL: As managers, we are strategic and fair in driving our team’s performance. As leaders, we are a source of inspiration, stand for norms and standards established in the UN Charter and duty bound to defend these ideals with a principled approach.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE: As managers, we are inclusive in our approach and maintain constructive engagement with all our stakeholders. As leaders, we embrace all personnel and stakeholders and are accountable mutually within UNIDO, within the system, to beneficiaries and the public and beyond.
WE ARE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL: As managers, we go beyond conventional methods to help our organizational units strengthen their own agility and adaptability to change. As leaders in the UN system, we have a vision which is integrated and engaged across the pillars of Peace and Security, Human Rights and Development.
WE ARE COLLABORATIVE AND CO-CREATIVE: As managers, we foster a team spirit and create meaningful opportunities to hear the voices of those around us, while realizing that only by working together can we accomplish our mission. As leaders we see the inter-dependency of imperatives of the UN Charter and personally champion a collaborative inter-agency, multi-stakeholders and cross-thinking approach.
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 web site 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.
Notice to applicants:
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