National Project Coordinator

Project 240163 “Industrial development and technology transfer among the Member States of the Caribbean Community

CARICOM is an intra-regional organisation in the Caribbean region which aims at economic integration, co-ordination of foreign policy among the Member States, implementation of common service projects and cooperation for social, cultural and technological development. CARICOM Member States are classified as 'Small Island Developing States' (SIDS), with many of them being vulnerable due to problems specific to island states (small population, remoteness, natural disasters, sea level rise, etc.).

UNIDO aims to contribute to industrial development and technology transfer among the CARICOM Member States with advanced technology and knowledge. The project will have three (3) pillars: 1) investment and business promotion, 2) technology transfer in the agro-industrial sector, and 3) industrial structure analysis and policy-making capacity development. Output 1.5 will enhance the policymaking capacity of the Belizean policy ecosystem, and in particular that of Government of Belize. Apart from developing the policy capacity, the output, together with the Government of Belize, will produce an industrial policy focusing on green and blue economy.

The policy activities are structured in three main domains:

1) The setting up of policy infrastructure consisting of a Policy Support Unit (PSU), a coordination unit to ensure inter-ministerial policy alignment, and the creation of a stakeholder platform to ensure that all relevant stakeholders in the policy process are included and have a chance to influence the process.

2) Capacity building activities for evidence-based policy making, targeting all relevant stakeholders in the policymaking process. These activities may include awareness-raising, technical training, study tours, and participation in international fora such as UNIDO’s Multilateral Industrial Policy Forum (MIPF).

3) Direct policy advice with the goal of delivering an industrial policy, attendant policy instruments, policy implementation plan, and a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework. Importantly, these items will be produced by UNIDO together with the Government of Belize, to ensure capacity development through learning-by-doing techniques.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and close cooperation with the project team in the HQ and field location including the Belize Ministry of Investment (Investment Policy and Compliance Unit) through its director, the expert will be responsible for the performance of the following main duties:

Concrete/measurable

Outputs to be achieved (see indicative timeline in the Gantt chart below)

Duration

Location

21 work days per month

Home-Based

INDICATIVE TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

The Gantt chart below presents the indicative timeline for the expected activities and deliverables over the duration of the assignment. Dark blue cells indicate the delivery of key milestones and outputs, while lighter colours represent periods during which activities are being carried out.

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Establishment of national analytical policy support team 

Conduct economic and industrial sector analysis 

Conduct stakeholder consultations 

First draft Belize’s green and blue Industrial Policy and set of attendant policy instruments 

Development of a policy implementation plan 

Development of an M&E framework 

Delivery of first combined draft (industrial policy, policy implementation plan, M&E framework) 

Validation 

Final draft of Belize’s green and blue industrial policy, set of attendant policy instruments, policy implementation plan and M&E framework delivered 

Education: Advanced university degree (maste's degree or equivalent) in economics, development studies, public policy, or other relevant discipline is required.

Technical and Functional Experience:

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

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.

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