Location:

Vienna, Austria
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

5 months ago
Category:

Gender and Diversity, Social and Inclusive Development
Deadline:

20/06/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: International Gender Specialist

Requisition ID: 3884
Grade: ISA-Specialist
Country: Home Based
Duty Station: Home Based
Category: International Consultant
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff – WhenActually Employed
Contract Duration: 35 working days over a period of 5 months
Application Deadline: 20-Jun-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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. 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 Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

The Directorate also ensures internal coordination and integration of technical cooperation services at UNIDO and monitoring of the quality and impact thereof. The Directorate houses the Divisions of Coordination and Integration Support (IET/CIS), Quality, Impact and Accountability (IET/QUA), Agribusiness and Infrastructure Development (IET/AGR), Innovative Finance and International Financial Institutions (IET/IFI), Fair Production, Sustainability Standards and Trade (IET/PST), Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and Climate and Technology Partnerships (CTP). The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration among the Divisions and relevant entities in the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO) and the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS).

The position is located under the Division of Climate and Technology Partnerships (IET/CTP). The focus of the Division of Climate and Technology Partnerships (IET/CTP) is to identify, design, negotiate and coordinate innovative partnerships and support the elaboration and initiation of joint technical cooperation programmes and actions. The Division coordinates UNIDO’s Global Partnership for Hydrogen in Industry and its related green hydrogen programme; and represents UNIDO in relevant high-level policy discussions and fora. Furthermore, the Division facilitates knowledge management and exchange, supports UNIDO’s global forum activities associated with climate and technology innovation; and coordinates high-level events.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Project SAP ID 220086: Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme in South Africa

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Programme for South Africa on “Enhancing the institutional capacity of South Africa to coordinate the implementation of the Hydrogen Society Roadmap”, aims to enhance the capacity of South Africa’s Government to coordinate and implement the HSRM for advancing green hydrogen policies and projects. The project will strengthen the institutional capacity of South African ministries and regulators of the HSRM.

The proposal also addresses the preparatory work of establishing a national ‘Green Hydrogen Energy Centre’ which will play a catalytic role in enhancing the institutional capacity of South Africa in deploying green hydrogen. The Centre will provide a common arena for coordinating green hydrogen policies and projects amongst ministers and relevant stakeholders from private sector, civil society and local, municipal governments. It maintains an objective to operationalize green hydrogen relevant activities outlined in South Africa’s HSRM to replace fossil fuels and decarbonize the economy towards net-zero trajectories.

South Africa has launched the HSRM in 2022, highlighting its vision to reach an inclusive, sustainable hydrogen economy by achieving an inclusive net-zero carbon economic growth by 2050. The HSRM aims to replace fossil fuels in hard-to-abate industries (e.g., chemicals, iron and steel) by developing policies that stimulate demand for hydrogen-related applications and create local market frameworks to mitigate investment risks in support of industrial usages of green hydrogen. However, a gap currently exists in coordinating efforts amongst Government stakeholders for the implementation of the HSRM and advancing developments for green hydrogen.

To address such barriers in alignment with South Africa’s HSRM, UNIDO will assist the Government of South Africa through the following key outputs:

Strengthen coordination capacity of the participating ministries for the execution of green hydrogen specific activities in the HSRM.

Support the government of South Africa in implementing environmental and social safeguards for the production and usage of green hydrogen, in line with the HSRM and relevant national climate mitigation policies.

Increase dissemination of best practices to enhance cooperation and establish strategic partnerships with government and industries for green hydrogen. A guidebook will be developed for government, based on mapping activities on best practices and key stakeholders identified in the green hydrogen value chain.

A Concept Note will be developed to scale-up the domestic application of green hydrogen in emission-intensive industrial sectors to drive industry decarbonization in South Africa. The proposal contributes to advancing local green hydrogen usage in industrial clusters, parks, and zones.

Under the supervision of the project manager (PM) in UNIDO HQs, the International Green Hydrogen Policy Expert will work in close cooperation with the National Technical Expert. The international expert is expected to undertake the assignments described below:

Develop and design a methodology to conduct capacity needs assessment measuring the current and desired levels of capacity from targeted stakeholders to the Hydrogen Society Roadmap (HSRM).

Draft report of capacity needs assessment with findings for policies, finance, gender and investment needs.

Conduct capacity needs assessment based on a brief review of international hydrogen coordination mechanisms that could be replicated in South Africa.

Develop framework and draft report for conducting gap assessments on existing and planned public and private green hydrogen policies, investments and financial programmes to identify and mitigate investment risks.

Define and draft a guidelines outlining the structure, coordination and management of Green Hydrogen Energy Centre (coordination mechanism), building on the capacity and gap assessments conducted.

Arrange and present at two workshops for the coordination of green hydrogen policies, projects and climate investment programmes supporting the implementation and execution of the HSRM.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education

Advanced university degree in social sciences, economics, business administration, international relations or other relevant discipline with specialization in areas of relevant discipline, is required.

Technical and Functional Experience

At least five 5 years of professional experience working on policy research, policy development and coordination is required.

Experience in conducting organizational capacity needs assessents and working in capacity building with good understanding of energy sector and sustainability is required.

Ability to write in a clear and concise manner is required.

Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries, is required.

A good understanding of the policy framework of South Africa, is desirable.

Expertise in hydrogen technologies, policies and/or systems as well as experience is an asset.

Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams is desirable. Experience in liaising with various stakeholders, including government officials, demonstrating strong communication skills is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

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 –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.

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