Industrial Development Officer

The Industrial Development Officer supports Member States in fostering innovation across technologies, finance, policy and regulation to promote the emergence, deployment and large-scale up-take of low-carbon and climate adaptation solutions and business practices. The role involves programme development, implementation, funds mobilization, and supporting global forum functions within the Climate Technology Innovation Unit under the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate technical cooperation projects/programmes in the area of climate technology innovation specifically climate adaptation and resilience in line with the guidelines and procedures governing the delivery of UNIDO services and obtain internal approval.
• Assume responsibility for the provision of projects/programme implementation services ensuring that assigned inputs are delivered on time at the right level of quality and within the allocated budget, including preparation of necessary inputs, monitoring progress, missions to project sites, oversight meetings, and assisting evaluations.
• Cooperate with other units in-house in mobilizing the funds necessary for project and programme implementation.
• Assist in the preparation for UNIDO's global forum activities (conferences, seminars, expert group meetings, etc.) and in their running.
• Prepare technical papers or other inputs for external seminars, conferences, expert group meetings, and UNIDO publications and other information dissemination aids and tools.
• Keep abreast of technical and economic developments in the areas of the Division’s mandate through close contacts with specialized institutions and industry representatives, following the technical press, market developments and trends.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Chief/Head of the Unit and Director of the Division.

Requirements

• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in Engineering, Natural science, Environmental Management, Economics, Technology Innovation or another field relevant to UNIDO’s mandate is required.
• A minimum of professional experience aligned with the educational level is required: at least 8 years of relevant professional experience for a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s).
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the design of technical cooperation programs and projects and mobilizing funding from multilateral climate funds especially, GCF, GEF and Adaptation Fund as well as bilateral donors is required.
• Progressively responsible professional experience, including some at the international level, involving technical cooperation in developing countries, is required.
• Experience in all phases of Project Cycle is required.
• Experience evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries is required.
• Experience in design, resource mobilization and implementation of technical cooperation projects in climate adaptation and resilience is required.
• Experience with engaging industry and the private sector in climate adaptation and resilience is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Fluency in or working knowledge of other United Nations language(s) is required.

Skills

• Technical Cooperation Program Design
• Climate Fund Mobilization
• Project Cycle Management
• Needs Assessment in Developing Countries
• Climate Adaptation Project Implementation
• Resilience Project Design
• Industry Engagement in Climate Adaptation
• Private Sector Engagement
• Innovation Promotion
• Low-Carbon Technology Deployment
• Policy and Regulation Support
• Program Development
• Funds Mobilization
• International Technical Cooperation
• Climate Technology

Languages

English