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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty and hunger reduction, inclusive and fair globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019 as well as the Riyadh Declaration adopted at the twenty-first session of UNIDO General Conference in 2025, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States. The relevance of this mission 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 inclusive and sustainable industrial development, however, applies to all SDGs.

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document and it is in line with UNIDO’s Vision 2050. It sets a renewed vision to support Member States and shape their industries for development. The priorities include fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, renewable and clean energy, sustainable energy access and climate action. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

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-related activities; and (iv) convening and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer, investment mobilization, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the mapping and consolidation of reforms, including operationalization of the field reform such as on decentralization and integration of Field-Headquarters in technical cooperation, programmatic and operations, and assist in linking these to the overall objectives and vision on modernization and transformation of administrative services;
• Contribute to the development of a roadmap towards reform management and operational transformation, drawing on the integrated assessment and comprehensive review and analysis undertaken by the Office;
• Research and compile best practices for reform and transformation of administrative services across the UN system, including with regard to decentralization and integration of Field-Headquarters in technical cooperation, programmatic and operations;
• Support benchmarking, learning and exposure activities to other UN entities or leading international organizations on reform and transformation of administrative services;
• Provide operational support to relevant UNIDO entities on the development of key focus areas and operational transformation initiatives, and assist the coordination in this regard;
• Draft briefings, presentations and reports on UNIDO’s architecture, priorities, and strategies towards modernizing administrative services, in cooperation with relevant organizational entities, for internal and external purposes;
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Director of the Office.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellence – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance.
• Integrity – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly.
• Inclusion – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness.
• Humility – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions.
• Humanity – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development.

• Connect & Collaborate - Build trust through communication and teamwork; Share knowledge and embrace diversity.
• Analyse & Plan - Use data and evidence for decision-making; Plan proactively and prioritize effectively.
• Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Take ownership and deliver quality outputs; Align work with UNIDO mission and objectives.
• Learn and Develop - Continuously develop skills; Seek feedback and share knowledge.
• Adapt and Innovate - Respond flexibly to change; Embrace innovation and new approaches.

• Continuously develop and maintain expertise.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices.
• Apply knowledge to improve results and decision-making.
• Adopt new tools and technologies.
• Take ownership of professional development.