UN Reform and Country Programming Consultant Job at UNIDO Austria
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on promoting industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability.
If you are passionate about inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID), seize the opportunity to apply for the UN Reform and Country Programming Consultant job at UNIDO Austria.
This is a chance to contribute to the organization’s mission and make a meaningful impact.
Functional Responsibilities:
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Analysis and Participation in UN Reform Processes
- Review and assess available updated information and identify gaps as necessary.
- Provide inputs and recommendations regarding UNIDO engagement and participation in the Common Country Analysis (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and related processes.
- Ensure UNIDO’s positioning in CCA and UNSDCF-related documents in predominantly National Reporting and Action (NRA) status locations.
- Monitor the status of UNIDO’s engagement at the country, regional, and global levels for portfolio reporting and strategy development in coordination with relevant UNIDO divisions.
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Support to UN Reform Activities
- Provide inputs on internal and external requests related to reporting on UNIDO’s engagement in the United Nations Development System (UNDS) reform at the field level.
- Compile and analyze data related to UNSDCF, country programs, and joint programs.
- Support UNIDO’s field reform exercises, such as surveys and capacity building activities, in line with the UNDS reform.
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Administrative Guidance and Operational Elements
- Participate in relevant meetings related to UN Business Operations Strategy (BOS) and other UN efficiency agendas.
- Provide guidance to UNIDO personnel on UN Reform matters.
- Analyze and provide inputs on the implementation of UNIDO’s Business Operations Strategy 2.0, including implications for field operations.
- Offer strategic advice to the field by conducting data analysis and providing substantive inputs.
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Country Programming
- Coordinate with Regional Bureaus to monitor and report on the overall portfolio.
- Contribute to the formulation of new policies, guidelines, and implementation strategies for country programming.
- Improve portfolio monitoring mechanisms, workflows, and reporting for effective implementation of the new unified country programming modality.
- Provide guidance on country programming to UNIDO personnel.
Minimum Organizational Requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations, or a relevant social science discipline.
Technical and Functional Experience:
- At least three (3) years of practical experience in external relations, the UN system, networking, advocacy, and areas relevant to UNIDO’s work.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with the needs, conditions, and challenges of developing countries.
Languages:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Proficiency or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly French, Arabic, or Spanish, is desirable.
Values and Competencies:
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
Application Deadline: 25 July 2023
Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to inclusive and sustainable industrial development through the UN Reform and Country Programming Consultant role at UNIDO Austria.
Apply now and be part of UNIDO’s mission to shape a better future for all.