INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERT AND DEPUTY HEAD

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: Industrial Development Expert and Deputy Head Requisition ID: 5016 Grade: L4 Country: Italy Duty Station: Rome Category: Project-funded Professional and higher Type of Job Posting: Internal and External Employment Type: Staff-Full-time Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 200 series Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 101,452 USD Application Deadline: 14-Jan-2025, 11:59 PM(Vienna, Austria time) Vacancy Announcement THE APPOINTMENT IS LIMITED TO THE SPECIFIED PROJECT(S) ONLY AND DOES NOT CARRY ANY EXPECTATION OF RENEWAL. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Detailed information on the project can be found at UNIDO’s Open Data Platform: Organizational Context The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. 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. The Division of ITPOs and Institutional Partnerships (GLO/ITP) will link UNIDO's Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) with international corporate partners and use the ITP network to forge partnerships with development partners. It will engage in match-making and partnership development to support developing countries in becoming attractive investment locations. The Industrial Development Expert and Deputy Head is under the direct supervision of the Head of ITPO Italy GLO/ITP/Italy and overall guidance of the Managing Director of GLO. The Industrial Development Expert and Deputy Head is expected to deliver: (a) work that contains in-depth analyses contributing to results achieved by the Department; (b) in creating an enabling environment for teamwork which is catalytic to achieving results; (c) in building relationships which contribute to partnerships resulting in strategic collaborations; (d) in achieving results within a professional team. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Director-General and are expected to serve in any assignment and duty station as determined by the needs of the Organization. Project Context The main purpose of the project is to contribute to the industrial development and economic growth of developing countries by identifying and mobilizing resources from Italy for the implementation of industrial investment and technology partnerships. Responsibilities The Industrial Development Expert and Deputy Head will be responsible for providing technical support to the smooth and timely execution of projects and be accountable for the achievement of project results. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Support and coordinate the conceptualization, development, and formulation of technical cooperation projects/programmes in investment promotion. Provide operational support and supervision to the efficient running of the daily operations of ITPO Italy. Manage investment and technology promotion activities of ITPO Italy. Collaborate with internal partners and strategic partners to design and implement ITPO's activities. Implement and monitor project activities, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery. Act as the Deputy Head in daily operations and during the Head's absence. Lead in providing advisory services to enterprises. Design and conduct training and workshops for skills upgrading. Support the use of UNIDO’s electronic tools for project viability analyses. Prepare the annual work program and reports as required. Minimum requirements and desirable criteria Education Advanced university degree in economics, international relations, engineering or in a closely related field is required . Experience A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in industrial development is required. Experience in TC project cycle is required. Proven experience in formulating industrial investment projects is required. Experience in evaluating needs in developing countries is desirable. Language Skills Fluency in written and oral English is required . Fluency in another official UN language is desirable . NOTE: Employees of UNIDO are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity. Only persons who fully commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO. Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: #J-18808-Ljbffr