National Research, Coordination and Documentation Support Expert

​Requisition ID: 4855 
Grade: SB4 – Local Professional (Junior & Mid Level) 
Country: Egypt 
Duty Station: Cairo 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration: 1 year
Application deadline: 10-Dec-2024, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

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.

The Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS) 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 Division of Energy and Climate Action (TCS/ECA) 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 Energy and Climate Action (TCS/ECA) assists Member States in the transition to low-carbon and climate resilient economies through the promotion of renewable energy, energy efficiency solutions and breakthrough technologies in industry and other key sectors, diversifying supply chains for renewable energy manufacturing and stimulating innovation to address critical climate and energy related challenges. The Division assists governments in fulfilling national commitments under the Paris Agreement and progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, thereby facilitating a just transition towards sustainable industrialization. In transitioning to a low-carbon and climate resilient economies, the challenges of addressing energy poverty and climate change are an integral part of the Division’s activities, as is the dissemination of policies, knowledge and technologies and pathways to plan, manage and finance the energy transitions and climate action for industrial transformation. It collaborates closely on converging issues with IET/CTP and TCS/CMP.

The position is located under the Sustainable and Just Energy Transitions Unit (TCS/ECA/JET) focuses on promoting energy for development and leveraging technology innovation and social inclusion to lead a just energy transition. It promotes the modernization of energy infrastructure to drive decoupling growth from emissions and deploys de-risking approaches to channel public and private investments to accelerate energy access and industrial development. It supports Members States in building and diversifying renewable energy supply chains and fostering manufacturing capabilities to achieve a just energy transition for all. The unit also supports the integration of energy system design into the wider development objectives and helps countries navigate the trade-offs for energy development while ensure compliance with social and environmental norms. Finally, the Unit coordinates the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres and related partnerships and uses regional policies and approaches to achieve economies of scale.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Project ID 220090: Enhancing and showcasing Egypt’s leadership in cleantech innovation for climate action and energy transition” is a UNIDO project developed and implemented in partnership with Ministry of Environment of Egypt and the Green Climate Fund.

The project aims to enhance the readiness of Egypt’s private sector to develop, commercialize, and invest in climate and clean energy (cleantech) solutions, as well as to maximize the economic growth opportunities, while supporting Egypt in reaching its NDC targets. To this end, this project will focus on the following areas of intervention:

• Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Creating a conducive environment for private sector investment by developing and implementing supportive policies and regulatory frameworks that align with Egypt’s NDC targets;
• Capacity Building and Support: Enhancing the private sector’s ability to develop, commercialize, and invest in climate and cleantech solutions through training, technical assistance, and access to resources.
• Supporting creation of the strong pipeline of cleantech initiatives and enhance early-stage financing accessibility to expedite their deployment and expansion.

The project direct beneficiaries include the following:

• Private sector entities will benefit through support and resources for climate resilience and energy transition, including training, capacity building, financing access, and knowledge sharing;
• The government of Egypt (in particular the Ministry of Environment (MoE)) will benefit through enhanced partnerships with the private sector, receiving technical assistance and policy guidance to meet climate targets and advance energy transition initiatives;
• Local CSOs and NGOs will benefit from strengthened organizational capacity, supporting their advocacy, awareness, and community mobilization efforts for climate resilience and energy transition;
• Local communities will benefit through recognition of their traditional knowledge and practices, with inclusive, participatory approaches engaging them in decision-making for climate resilience and energy transition.

Institutional Arrangements

The Ministry of Environment (MoE) is the NDA to the GCF and the main beneficiary of the GCF readiness support.

UNIDO has been appointed as the Delivery Partner (DP). As the Delivery Partner, UNIDO is the lead implementing agency of the readiness support and will be responsible for its overall fiduciary and financial management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, as well as the procurement of all goods and services under this readiness support, all in compliance with UNIDO’s policies and procedures and with the Framework Agreement. UNIDO will conduct all readiness support activities under strategic guidance of the NDA as the main beneficiary.

MAIN DUTIES

Reporting to the UNIDO Project Manager and the National Technical Expert and Project Coordinator (NTEPC), the National Expert for Research, Documentation and Coordination Support is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Functional Responsibilities

Level of effort: approx. 20% 

• Conduct rapid research and scoping necessary for project implementation;
• Take minutes of meetings and maintain project records and documentation (reports, etc.);
• Compile working documents (letters, proposals, reports, etc.), and establish and maintain a project documentation and filing system;
• Undertake correspondence (telephones, letters, e-mails, etc) towards local stakeholders under the guidance of the NTPEC;
• Be responsible for logistical and organizational arrangements for workshops, conferences and other meetings under the project.

Technical Responsibilities

Level of effort: approx. 80% 

The consultant’s component-specific duties include:

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced university degree in engineering, economics, business management/administration, finance, international cooperation, or any other relevant discipline, is required.

Experience, technical and functional expertise

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the field of national cleantech, energy, climate businesses and/or policies in Egypt is required.
• Understanding of wider policy measures and drivers to overcome barriers to the deployment of cleantech technologies is desirable.
• Knowledge of Egypt’s market context and investment climate is desirable.
• Experience in communication and outreach activities is desirable.
• Experience with research and analysis, stakeholder consultations, report writing, event organization is desirable.
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office; Windows XP, Internet) is desirable.
• Excellent communications, report writing and analytical skills, is desirable.

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in business acceleration and investment facilitation support required by the private sector in Egypt, is desirable.
• Understanding of linkages between climate action, clean energy transition and the business opportunities therein for early-stage enterprises and SMEs, is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly Arabic 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 –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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