Project Coordinator

HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (Stage II) (RAC sector) – 140386

At its 76th, 77th, 79th, and 80th meetings, the Executive Committee has considered stage II of the HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP) for China, with associated sectors plans. The refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing sector plan and enabling programme component for the period 2016 to 2020, is to reduce HCFC consumption by 734.0 ODP tonnes.

The sustainable city project for coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region – 230226

The objective of the Integrated Program (IP) is to advance integrated urban and territorial planning and implementation with a focus on developing innovative sustainability solutions and creating an enabling environment to deliver large-scale climate, biodiversity, resilience, and inclusion benefits. The IP is open to all Global Environment Facility (GEF) recipient countries and focuses on cities in highly urbanized or rapidly urbanizing regions. The first call for EOIs attracted 15 countries, of which 13 were selected as a cohort from across Africa, Asia, ECA, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In this second call, EOIs are particularly encouraged from least developed countries (LDCs) and emerging economies, where integrated approaches to urban sustainability can deliver transformative change for global environmental, resilience, and inclusion benefits. There will also be enhanced focus on mobilization of significant co-finance and investment to address the sustainability financing gap in cities.

Support to ongoing projects and new initiatives within the portfolio of the Project Manager

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, assists in appraising, adjusting and presenting project proposals, and monitoring programme execution, identifying problems and utilizing information as an input to corrective actions to promote effective project management, develops and administers technical cooperation projects. The incumbent shall carry out following main duties.

• Locate and analyze specific economic and social data and distilling and synthesizing information relevant to proposed projects;

• Identify, describe and justify project possibilities related to a particular project and consistent with approved technical cooperation programmes and ongoing activities;

• Appraise, review and adjust project proposals to ensure consistency with national, sub regional, regional and sectoral priorities and programmes, and with available resources; formulate and present such proposals on the basis of technical and substantive inputs in accordance with required format for final review and approval;

• Develop schedules, arrangements and methods for the management of the execution of individual project/s, in consultation with project personnel, technical, substantive and administrative service units;

• Exchange information required for project formulation and execution with government officials in planning, finance, donor input coordination and sectoral functions, as well as with representatives of multilateral and bilateral donor agencies;

• Monitor and expedite project execution systematically through discussions and correspondence with technical, substantive and project staff, field visits, analysis of periodic project progress reports, participation in tripartite reviews and mid-term project evaluations; utilize information obtained as an input to corrective decision-making and revisions;

• Organize and conduct briefings and debriefings on projects with special regard for the country, sub regional and regional aspects, resources and development characteristics, with a view to maximizing project performance levels.

• When needed, supports the Montreal Protocol Unit's global forum activities through suggesting engagement and global outreach activities for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation.

Education

Advanced university degree (master’s) in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations or other relevant discipline with relevant specialization, is required.         
Advanced university degree (doctoral) in the relevant discipline is desirable.

Technical and Functional Experience

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, 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.

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.

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NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level. 

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