Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible.
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.

Under the overall direction of the Director General, and in close collaboration with all relevant organizational entities within UNIDO, the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), headed by a Managing Director, ensures the Organization’s application of strategies and interventions for sustainable industrial development related to environment, energy, Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs), and digitalization. The Directorate also oversees the Organization’s normative contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through industrial policy advice and capacity development. Through coordination in-house and with Member States and industry stakeholders, it ensures that the services provided in these areas contribute to effective and appropriate technical, business and policy solutions and are focused on results, scaling up and positioning UNIDO as a leading platform for industrial development in developing countries and global fora.

The Directorate is responsible for the Division of Industrial Policy Advice and Capacity Development (TCS/IPC), and technical Divisions of Circular Economy and Green Industry (TCS/CEG), Energy and Climate Action (TCS/ECA), Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol (TCS/CMP); MSME Competitiveness, Quality and Job Creation (TCS/SME); and Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (TCS/DAI). Leveraging the diverse skill sets of UNIDO personnel and the services provided by the two TC directorates, TCS collaborates closely with IET to develop and implement programmes and projects, aiming at enhancing synergy and complementarity and maximizing UNIDO corporate performance and impacts on the ground. The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration among the Divisions as well as with relevant entities in all Directorates across the Organization.

The position is located under the Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol Division (TCS/CMP). Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), and in close coordination with other organizational entities within UNIDO, the Division of Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol (TCS/CMP) assists Member States in the emergence, deployment, and large-scale up-take of solutions for low carbon and climate resilient industrialization. The division promotes system innovation approach to achieve transformational change in climate change by innovating across key levers of change including technology, finance, policy, and regulation.

The Division is responsible for the dual mandate of accelerating innovation and building climate innovation ecosystems to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient industrialization; and planning, developing and implementing interventions to facilitate compliance with the Montreal Protocol and, in particular, its Kigali Amendment and to support countries in achieving their NDCs. In addition, the Division is responsible, in close collaboration with other relevant entities of the Organization, for facilitating the transfer of innovative low-carbon and climate adaptation solutions and building markets to ensure their widespread use by industry and local communities, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience in recipient countries. It collaborates closely on relevant and converging issues with TCS/CEG, TCS/ECA and IET/CTP.

The Montreal Protocol Unit (TCS/CMP/MPU) is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of activities in Member States to facilitate compliance with the Montreal Protocol and, in particular, its Kigali Amendment and to support countries to achieve their NDCs. In addition, the Unit is responsible, in close collaboration with other relevant entities in the Organization, to facilitate the transfer of and establish markets for low-carbon technologies, ensuring their widespread use by industry and local communities, thereby contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation in recipient countries. Through capacity building and policy support, the Unit’s services promote manufacturing transformation in refrigeration, air conditioning and insulation technologies, resulting in the reduction and substitution of fluids and chemicals, and ultimately reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate-resilient economies.

PROJECT CONTEXT

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is an international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer by eliminating the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Established in 1987 under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, this agreement has been ratified by 197 States (Parties). In 1990, the Parties of the Montreal Protocol established the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol (MLF) to finance “non-repayable” projects to enable developing countries to meet their commitments under the Protocol.

Somalia signed the Protocol in August 2001 and ratified it in August 2021 along with ratification of the London Amendment. Somalia also ratified the subsequent amendments including Copenhagen Amendment in 2001, Montreal Amendment in 2001 and Beijing Amendment in 2005. Somalia ratified the Kigali Amendment in November 2019.

The HPMP Stage-II for Somalaia was submitted to 95th ExCom and approved at a total cost of US$ 1,285,000 plus agency cost of US$ 89,950 for UNIDO to completely phase-out of HCFC consumption in the domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning servicing sectors. The HPMP Phase-out commitment is 100% for the stage III for the period 2024 to 2030.

Under the close supervision of the Project Manager, the National Project Coordinator will work on the following projects, the main activities of which are listed below:

HCFC Phase-out Management Plan Stage II in Somalia

The strategic objective of the stage-II HPMP is to ensure that Somalia’s obligation is met in terms of the Montreal Protocol’s control measures for the complete phasing out of HCFC consumption in the servicing sector to meet the 2030 target. The following components/ activities will be implemented by UNIDO during stage II of the HPMP in Somalia:

Strengthening and enforcement of the legislation and regulations on HCFCs incl.:

• Develop a new policy/regulation and conduct the related public consultation to achieve and sustain the country’s HCFC phase-out schedule.
• Conduct an assessment to determine the adjustments to the HCFC licensing system develop a plan to establish an e-licencing system with linked access to customs systems.
• Conduct a feasibility study on the viability of creating two RAC associations and organize two consultation rounds.

Strengthening technical capacity for import controls incl.:

• Train 10 customs trainers; update training material for the training of new officers; and train 40 customs and enforcement officers on the Montreal Protocol
• Organize one information and awareness-raising workshop on new regulatory measures for 25 importers of refrigerants and equipment.

Training RAC technicians in good servicing practices, and provision of equipment and tools incl.:

• Train 10 trainers and 40 technicians in good servicing practices, recovery and recycling of refrigerants and the safe handling of flammable refrigerants, and prepare training material in local languages.
• Acquire and distribute tools and equipment to 87 trained technicians.
• Acquire and distribute tools and equipment for 87 selected servicing workshops.
• Acquire and distribute five sets of tools/equipment for selected technical training institutes.

National RRR scheme incl.:

• Develop a business model for assessing the establishment of a reclamation facility in the future.
• Prepare guidelines for the RR, recycling and reclamation of refrigerants, transportation and storage of unwanted refrigerants.

Project monitoring incl.:

• Develop job descriptions and terms of refreneces to procure services.
• Travel domestic for monitoring and the organization of monitoring and evaluation meetings.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, and working with the project team, the incumbent shall carry out the following activities.

• Selects, organizes and summarizes background information to describe the overall context and background relevant to a project or a sector of technical cooperation activities in a country, assesses the local context for the planning and administration of individual technical cooperation projects.
• Coordinate the preparation of technical requirements/technical specifications for procurement, including designing of technical requirements, elaboration of relevant questions from tenders, evaluations, etc. ensuring compliance with the relevant UNIDO administrative rules and policies.
• Supervise the work of the local project team assigned to work on the project and/or to perform ad-hoc activities.
• Attend key meetings related to the project and act as the focal point of the project at national level.
• Organize and conduct briefings and debriefings on projects for the country, sub regional aspects, resources and development towards maximizing project performance level.
• Informs experts, consultants and other project participants about logistical arrangements and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting in terms of the immediate objectives of specific projects.
• Coordinate the preparation of ToRs for recruitment of national project consultants and contractors.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Provide inputs for strategic advice in the elaboration of the operational planning and monitoring system for the project.
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation for the activities of the project using appropriate tools with output verifiable indicators.
• Execute the administrative and financial monitoring of the project and its activities.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for the programme according to donor specifications and UNIDO requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of a final report at the end of the contract comprising all relevant information compiled from the interim reports, conclusions and recommendations.
• Monitors specific aspects of project implementation, including completion of project results, contracts, agreements and contact with private partners, and helps to identify potential problems and proposals of  actions be taken to expedite delivery of inputs to support the schedule of planned activities.
• Provides quantitative and qualitative administrative, financial, managerial and technical support for evaluation reports and monitoring of activities.

External Relations

• Maintain networks and partnerships with national institutions, private sector, UN project partners.
• Coordinate the dissemination of project knowledge to the wider public by proposing examples of best practices and success stories, as well as replicable strategies and approaches.
• Coordinates the promotion of seminars, workshops and development courses, as well as capacity building and the training of professionals and technical meetings, international and national missions;
• Liaise with government counterparts, provide regular updates, financial reports and troubleshot problems as required.
• When needed, supports the Montreal Protocol Division’s global forum activities through suggesting engagement and global outreach activities for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation.
• Take project initiatives to enhance the success of the programme including partnerships opportunities with private sectors.

•  Prepare a consolidated final report of the programme/project in close consultation with all the stakeholders and submit to UNIDO by the end of the programme/project.
•  Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations, environmental law or other relevant discipline with relevant specialization.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in international cooperation projects and programmes is required.
• Experience evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries is desirable.
• Experience implementing projects in Africa would is desirable.
• Experience in the implementation of international cooperation projects for the adoption of multilateral environment agreements is desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of or fluency in nother UN official language and Somali 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.

Core 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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