Title: Technical Advisor
โโRequisition ID: 5656
Grade: P4 (Specialist)
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: International Consultant
Type of Job Posting: External Private Posting
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration: 7 months
Application Deadline: 12-May-2025
Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
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. UNIDOโs mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to โBuild resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovationโ. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organizationโs 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 UNIDOโs 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 SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET) is responsible for the development of innovative UNIDO services in the areas of agro-industry and agribusiness, sustainability standards and fair production, and climate-relevant or climate-improving technologies. It is also, in collaboration with ODG, responsible for developing innovative cooperation concepts, identifying new sources and means of innovative finance and entering into new partnerships with a broad range of relevant stakeholders.
The position is located under the Task Force โGlobal Allianceโ. The Task Force acts as the Secretariat of the โGlobal Alliance for Responsible and Green Mineralsโ to position UNIDO as key partner for responsible and green minerals along the value chain. The Global Alliance aims to provide the participating members with relevant knowledge and capacity for a sustainable mineralsโ future. The Alliance will promote a common understanding of the goals and principles for sustainable development in the critical minerals supply chains, offer support for their implementation and work on a global framework for just and inclusive transformation of the extractive industries in conjunction with the energy and digital transitions. This includes the development of globally applicable UN ESG criteria as a benchmark for ESG standards in the mining sector and its supply chains.
The Alliance works closely with the UN-Secretary-General's Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Head of the Task Force, the incumbent will be responsible for providing advice and support on all matters relating to the Global Alliance and the cooperation with the UN Secretary-General`s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analysis and evaluation of existing Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) standards and initiatives.
- Creation of globally applicable Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) criteria for the mining sector and supply chains.
- Advice and support in setting up and implementing the Global Alliance.
- Advice and support in the implementation of the results of the UN Secretary-General`s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals and cooperation with other UN and international organizations and initiatives.
- Evaluation of completed projects, analysis and assessment of project proposals from third parties as well as development of own concepts and project proposals.
- Advice on the implementation and management of responsible mining and sustainable supply chain projects in member countries.
- Creation of information materials, presentations and support in the preparation and implementation of events and conferences.
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Advanced university degree (masterโs or equivalent) in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations or other relevant discipline with specialization in responsible mining, is required.
Technical and Functional Experience:
At least seven (7) years of professional experience in technical cooperation project management or portfolio project management including some exposure at the international level, is required. Experience in responsible mining and sustainable supply chains is required. Ability to research and analyse information, make linkages with the strategic vision of the Organization and recommend solutions is required. Ability to write in a clear and concise manner is required. Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams is desirable. Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries, is desirable
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, is desirable.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core values:
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.
Key competencies:
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential โand 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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