Unit Chief
| Vacancy #: | VA-2011/020 |
|---|---|
| Organization: | UNIDO |
| Duty Station: | Vienna - Austria |
| Deadline: | 18 Aug 2011 (19 days left) |
| Level: | P-5 |
cooperation services to enhance the capabilities of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. In doing so, the Division develops, implements and monitors sectoral, cross-sectoral and thematic programmes and projects, and provides technical advisory and institutional and human capacity-building services.
The Division comprises the Office of the Managing Director and the Agri-Business Development
Branch; the Business, Investment and Technology Services Branch; the Trade Capacity-building
Branch; the Energy and Climate Change Branch; the Environmental Management Branch; and the
Montreal Protocol Branch. In addition, the Division hosts the Bureau for Programme Design and
Knowledge Management as well as the Special Programmes and LDC Group.
This position is located in the Trade Capacity-building Branch (PTC/TCB). The branch is responsible for assisting developing countries and countries with economies in transition to develop their capacity to trade and integrate into global value chains through effective participation in the rules-based global trading system. These countries often face constraints arising from the lack of competitive productive supply capacity of tradable goods, which meet quality, health, safety, environmental, sustainability and consumer protection requirements of targeted markets. They also frequently lack the capacity to implement the multilateral trading system provisions for imported and exported products, in particular the WTO agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS). The absence of a capacity to establish compliance with market requirements and the lack of internationally accepted local proof of such compliance restricts the ability of developing countries to exploit trade opportunities and access markets. The branch therefore seeks to meet two related development objectives: first, to strengthen the capacity of countries, productive sectors and suppliers to produce goods that meet requirements set by foreign buyers and markets; and second to build up the national and regional quality infrastructure needed to provide internationally recognized quality assurance services, including for the development of standards and technical regulations, the establishment of product testing facilities and calibration laboratories, the creation of quality management systems and product traceability, management system certification, inspection and accreditation mechanisms, and the development of systems for ensuring food safety and consumer protection. In carrying out its work, the branch cooperates closely with other UNIDO units responsible for strengthening the productive sectors of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
The Quality, Standards and Conformity Unit (PTC/TCB/QSC) is responsible for assisting developing countries and countries with economies in transition to achieve increased competitiveness in global markets through capacity building in quality, environmental, sustainability and social accountability requirements, in accordance with international system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 26000, ISO 50001 and SA 8000. In particular, the unit supports developing countries to produce linkages to local, regional and global supplier networks by developing capacity in the area of product quality and food safety. The unit assists developing countries and economies in transition in meeting retailer and interest group-driven quality requirements such as GLOBALGAP, Traceability, Fair Trade and sustainability standards such as carbon labeling, energy efficiency, etc. The unit also undertakes global forum functions addressing retailer and consumer driven market needs and emerging certification requirements.
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Director, PTC/TCB, and the overall guidance of the Managing Director, PTC.
After a certain number of years located at headquarters, the incumbent must be ready to travel and to serve in any duty station away from Vienna as determined by the needs of the Organization.
Main Functions
Programme Development:
Serve as the Organization's senior expert in the areas of specialization of the unit. In this capacity, conceptualize, jointly with Unit staff, for review and approval by the Director, UNIDO's strategy (rationale, objectives, methodologies, tools) in the Unit's areas of technical or functional specialization(s), with a particular view to profiling the Organization's work in these areas vis--vis other Agencies of the UN system.
Develop and formulate technical cooperation projects/programmes for the unit in standards and conformity assessment in line with the guidelines and procedures governing the delivery of UNIDO services, and obtain internal approval. Clear project documents emanating from staff in his/her unit for review and approval by the Branch Director in the course of submitting them to the Organization's project approval organs.
As a Programme Manager, develop a portfolio of technical cooperation projects and facilitate the adoption of best practices. In project formulation, closely co-operate with other relevant UNIDO organizational units to ensure the effective use of existing networks and capacities, as well as with other development partners and technical agencies.
Monitor global and/or regional trends and best practices in the areas of specialization of the Unit. Propose to the Director new initiatives or changes to ensure that the Organization's practices are current and reflect state-of-the-art approaches and up-to-date technical and management practices. Based on lessons learned, recommend to the Director adjustments to UNIDO's future programme priorities and long-term orientation.
Contribute jointly with UNIDO's regional programmes and field offices to the identification of new technical cooperation opportunities and the mobilization of financial resources.
Programme Implementation:
Propose, for the Director's review and approval, the annual work programme for the Unit, and ensure its implementation, jointly with Unit staff. This includes providing leadership in teamwork and close monitoring of each stage of programme/project development and implementation.
As a Programme Manager, assume responsibility for the implementation of a portfolio of technical cooperation programmes and projects; ensuring that assigned inputs are delivered on time at the right level of quality and within the allocated budget. This will entail the preparation of the necessary inputs (consultant job descriptions, terms of reference, training arrangements, equipment specifications, etc.), monitoring progress in implementation, including missions to the project site, as well as taking part in oversight meetings in the Field and at Headquarters, and assisting the Evaluation Group in its evaluations of projects/programmes.
Funds Mobilization:
Identify the funding needs for the Unit's current and future programmes and develop a strategy for funds mobilization.
Collaborate with relevant internal and external partners to mobilize resources for the Unit's programmes; maintain good working relations with strategic donors.
As the Programme Manager, identify funding sources for the future portfolio of his/her projects and actively mobilize the funding required.
Global Forum Function:
In consultation with the Branch Director, identify and oversees the preparation for UNIDO's global forum activities (conferences, seminars, expert group meetings, technical research, global goods, etc.) and running of awareness-building, knowledge dissemination, and information exchange. Initiate action-oriented research. Guide and prepare UNIDO publications and other information dissemination aids and tools. Keep abreast of technical and economic developments in his/her field of specialization through close contacts with specialized institutions and industry representatives, following the technical press, market developments and trends.
Represent the Organization vis--vis internal and external counterparts in areas relating to the Unit's areas of specialization: specifically, make presentations, provide advisory services, conduct training and awareness campaigns. Identify inter-agency cooperation and partnership potentials and propose cooperation strategies.
Participate and contribute to global initiatives such as Aid for Trade, and promote UNIDO core-competence in the area by undertaking research, guides, expert group meetings and suitable visibility documents.
Advisory Services to Counterparts:
This includes, among others: commenting on, appraising or revising draft project proposals submitted by requesting Governments; advising Governments, multilateral and bilateral organizations and other strategic partners; and provision of technical advice to strategic partners/donors.
Bring to the attention of the Director any cross-cutting and/or policy matters emanating from the work of the Unit. Ensure effective utilization of intra- and inter-branch complementarity to enhance the focus and impact of the unit's programme.
Supervisory Function:
Supervise the staff of the Unit on daily operational matters and propose to the Director the optimal allocation of staff assignments within the Unit.
Inform and consult the Director on matters relating to performance management and performance appraisals, career development, motivation of staff and staffing requirements.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Branch Director, PTC/TCB or the Managing Director PTC.
Required Competencies
Core values:
1. Integrity
2. Professionalism
3. Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
1. Results orientation and accountability
2. Planning and organizing
3. Communication and trust
4. Team orientation
5. Client orientation
6. Organizational development and innovation
Managerial competencies:
1. Strategy and direction
2. Managing people and performance
3. Judgement and decision making
4. Conflict resolution
Technical competencies:
In-depth knowledge of the economic aspects of Trade Capacity-building; expertise in the analysis of the TCB domain, policy recommendations and project/programme formulation and implementation skills; knowledge of project and programme cycle; ability to build consensus and collaborations among strategic financial and programmatic partners on integrated or joint programmes. Adequate knowledge of the multilateral trading system and related barriers to trade and capacity-building needs related to quality, competitiveness and compliance. Demonstrated capacity in undertaking analytical research on technical barriers to trade and fund mobilization expertise. Technical cooperation knowledge covering capacity building in standardization, certification, conformity assessment and accreditation.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Advanced university degree in economics, business administration or other relevant discipline. Recognized auditor/assessor qualification in ISO 9001 Quality Management System required. Other management system qualifications such as ISO 14000, ISO 22000 beneficial.
Experience:
A minimum of ten years practical experience in trade capacity-building, standards and conformity assessment and in the implementation of technical assistance projects/programmes, including experience at the international level involving technical cooperation in developing countries. Experience of and exposure to the needs, conditions and problems of developing countries is highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in English and French. Working knowledge of another UN official language an asset.
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