Title: UNIDO Deputy Representative

Requisition ID: 4149
Grade: NOC
Country: Egypt
Duty Station: Cairo
Category: Professional and Higher
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term – 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 51,388 USD
Application deadline: 16-Aug-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)

Vacancy Announcement
Only nationals of the country of the duty station are eligible to apply.
Female candidates are particularly 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 Field Offices fall under the overall responsibility of the Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Offices (GLO/RFO), of the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO).

The Field Offices are responsible for representing UNIDO in their countries/regions of coverage and for maintaining close relations with all relevant stakeholders.

They are responsible for identifying development priorities and donors’ technical and funding priorities in the countries/regions of coverage, and for supporting, and/or leading when requested, the formulation, implementation and monitoring of technical cooperation projects and programmes, including the Programmes for Country Partnership (PCPs) and the Country Programmes (CPs).

The Field Offices are also responsible for coordinating and reporting on UNIDO’s activities in their countries/region of coverage, and for leading/contributing to the development of regional strategies and policies to ensure the strategic and programmatic consistency of UNIDO’s work, including of its cooperation with and contributions to the United Nations Resident Coordinator Offices (UNRCs)/United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs)/Common Country Assessments (CCAs)/United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs).

The UNIDO Regional Hub, headed by the UNIDO Representative in Egypt based in Cairo covers the UNIDO Programmes in Egypt and countries of coverage[2].

With delegated authority from the UR, the Deputy UR is responsible for representing UNIDO in the host country and countries of coverage as well as in relevant regional intergovernmental institutions, to promote the Organization as an effective partner for development, and to maintain close contacts with local stakeholders at the country level as appropriate, including government institutions and international entities.

The Deputy UR works under the overall guidance of the Director, Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Offices (GLO/RFO), the Chief, Arab Regional Bureau at HQs and under the direct supervision of the UNIDO Representative, Regional Hub in Egypt.

With delegated authority by the UR, the Deputy UR is expected to: (a) contribute to results achieved by the UNIDO in the host country and countries of coverage; (b) manage relationships of the Organization with key stakeholders of industrial development to achieve results; (c) build partnerships which result in strategic collaborations and (d) coordinate the cooperation from different thematic areas of UNIDO to address country needs in an integral manner.

In consultation with the UR, the Deputy UR shall collaborate and support UNCT members in the countries of coverage to drive joint results in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

The UNIDO Staff Performance Appraisal and Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her team and colleagues, in the country as well as in the region and headquarters.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific roles and responsibilities of the UNIDO Deputy Representative (Deputy UR) are to support the UR in leading the UNIDO Field Office in accordance with the terms of reference for Field Offices[3].

Based on the delegation of authority by UR, key aspects of the Deputy UR responsibilities include:

Representation, communication and engagement with Governments and partners

• Represent UNIDO in the countries of coverage of the Regional Office Hub in Egypt as appropriate, and maintain close relations with stakeholders and development partners to promote the Organization’s mandate of inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID), and serve as the principal conduit for communication for all strategic and programmatic operations;
• Identify and assess local needs and donor priorities to enable an effective alignment of UNIDO’s resource mobilization and partnership development;
• Ensure the alignment of UNIDO initiatives to national and regional strategies and development plans, donor priorities and UNSDCFs;
• On case by case basis, work closely with the UNRC and the UNCT in the countries of coverage of the Regional Office Hub in Egypt and ensure the integration of ISID, in close contact with relevant entities, into the work of the UNDS, including into the CCA and the UNSDCF, as well as in joint programmes;

Delivery of technical assistance

• Continuously monitor and analyse the industrial performance of the countries/region of coverage, including preparing and updating country/region and industry profiles, in cooperation with the Division of Capacity Development, Industrial Policy Advice and Statistics (TCS/CPS);
• Contribute, support, and as required, the development and implementation of UNIDO’s regional/country grouping strategies, including for least developed countries, middle-income countries, and the Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa, among others;
• Promote, contribute to, and as required, the implementation of projects/programmes (including the Programmes for Country Partnership and the Country Programmes), which normally involve: project identification, preparation of project concept, appraisal, preparation of detailed project documents, project approval and start-up, project supervision, project completion, monitoring and evaluation;
• Carry out selected technical cooperation activities, including acting as the Executing Entity for projects, upon approval by the Office of the Managing Director of GLO; and for Global Environment Facility projects, following approval in line with DGB/2022/19.

Monitoring and reporting

• Monitor UNIDO’s activities, including through field visits, and draws/shares lessons to ensure a coherent and systematic approach to UNIDO’s service delivery;
• Oversee TC activities for programme outcomes and results at the ground level and submit bi-annual progress reports, to the Regional Office Hub, copied to the Regional Bureau at HQs, for processing and dissemination within UNIDO;
• Support the UR in preparing and submitting annual business plans, and monthly and annual reports to the respective Regional Coordination Division for the countries/region of coverage.

Resource management

• Support the UR in managing the Field Office’s financial and human resources, ensuring the security and safety of employees and their eligible dependents, and protecting UNIDO assets, property, and information.

Additional roles of Sub-Regional Office

• Coordinate with UNIDO Headquarters, programmatic and technical guidance that support common and trans-border emerging priorities related to ISID.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of, as requested, regional or sub-regional strategies, programmes and projects.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED VALUES AND 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.

NOTE: Eligible internal UNIDO applicants are required to have served at least one year in his or her current post. However, the seniority-in-grade requirements for applying for higher level positions, as per paragraphs 18 and 78 of the HRMF, have been waived.

For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/

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 careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

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