PROJECT CONTEXT
On 21 May 2024, UNIDO Director General and Barbados Prime Minister signed a Joint Declaration on the establishment of the UNIDO-Barbados Global SIDS Hub for Sustainable Development. The office is located at the UN House in Bridgetown and aims to strengthen UNIDO’s support for the implementation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (2024-2034) within the Caribbean and small island developing states (SIDS) globally. The new UNIDO office will assist Caribbean countries and other SIDS in their aspirations to become diversified, digital, blue and green island economies. In this context, the hub will provide advice and technical services related to clean energy and circular economy, entrepreneurship and innovation, industry 4.0, quality infrastructure, smart agri-business and blue economy. Therefore, to kick-start the technical activities, UNIDO is recruiting a National Project Associate to be located at the office in Bridgetown.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervison of the Unido Representative and Director at the office in Bridgetown and in close coordination with the project manager at TCF/ECA/JET and other technical divisions and units in HQ, the officer will be responsible for the following main tasks:
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MAIN DUTIES
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Concrete/measurable Outputs to be achieved |
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Contribute to the overall coordination/implementation of the project in a timely manner
- Read and analyse relevant information and documents related to SIDS, including the documentation on SIDS4. - Familiarize with ongoing and past UNIDO projects in the Caribbean region, as well as its policies regarding project implementation, recruitment and procurement; undertake required mandatory tests and trainings. - Contribute to the technical program of the SIDS Hub and assist in the design, coordination and implementation of projects in the priority areas above. - Collect, compile and prepare an annual draft work plan and budget on envisaged technical activities for the review by the supervisor. - Collect, compile and design a draft monitoring and evaluation tool for review by the supervisor. - Assist in drafting ToRs required for the recruitment of project personnel. - Assist in drafting ToRs required for the procurement of services/equipment for the technical activities. - Draft required progress reports and updates on technical progress of the office, as well as projects under implementation, for review by the supervisor. - Provide execution support to ongoing UNIDO projects in Barbados and the Caribbean (e.g. CCREEE, BLOOM cluster, e-waste, Montreal Protocol). - Support the preparation of potential steering committee meetings (SCs) for projects, including organizing meetings/briefings, preparing draft agenda, background documents/information. - Support the coordination and liaison with the Government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders to keep them updated on project progress. - Closely coordinate with other relevant UNIDO divisions and units on potential joint activities and pipeline development. - Assist in the outreach and promotion of the office and projects, including identifying proper media, providing inputs for promotional material, media outreach in consultation with the supervisor. - Disseminate information to the relevant audience about the project. - Contribute to the implementation of external evaluations and audits. - Perform other relevant tasks relevant to the effective implementation of technical activities.
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- List of analysed documents. - Documentation and analysis of past and ongoing UNIDO projects. - Program document and service package developed. - Developed project concepts and documents. - Draft annual work plan and budget. - Draft xls sheet for monitoring and evaluation framework. - TORs developed as required. - Draft progress reports prepared as required. - Evidence on execution support and regular calls with PMs. - Minutes and documentation on meetings (e.g. agenda, list of participants, presentations). - Evidence on communication with counterparts and relevant UNIDO divisions and units (e.g. minutes, MS Teams meetings). - Project information sheets. - Communication.
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MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Advanced university (master’s or equivalent) degree in economics, engineering, sciences, agri-business, environment, energy, business administration, or other relevant discipline is required.
Technical and Functional Experience:
- At least one (1) year of work experience in the relevant field, is required.
- Knowledge of technical cooperation projects in the country or similar country in the region is desirable.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), internet search engines, is required.
- Experience with office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system, is desirable.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment is required.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Key competencies:
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.
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 website 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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