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Role Description The Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme – ECOWAS Component aims at sustainably increasing intra-African and EU-Africa trade. The programme is implemented jointly by UNIDO and the International Trade Centre (ITC). The focus is on: - Supporting countries to benefit from trade opportunities by conforming with standards and technical regulations. - Maximizing MSME export potential and access to new markets by overcoming constraints or developing enablers. Qualifications - Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in gender studies, social sciences, international development, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of professional experience in gender analysis and women’s economic empowerment, preferably in trade, value chain, or industrial development contexts. - Demonstrated experience working on gender issues in regulated manufacturing sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical products or similar). - Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP, quality infrastructure or regulatory systems. - Experience in African region or similar socio-economic contexts. - Familiarity with AfCFTA frameworks and/or regional trade agreements. - Demonstrated experience in developing gender-responsive indicators and conducting stakeholder consultations. - Excellent analytical and report writing skills in English; working knowledge of French is desirable. - Experience with EU-funded programmes is desirable. - Ability to work in a multicultural environment is desirable. Requirements - Conduct a gender-responsive and gender-transformative analysis of selected pharmaceutical value chains. - Identify structural, regulatory, skills-related, financial and market barriers and opportunities affecting women’s participation. - Work under the guidance of the UNIDO Lead Programme Manager. - Ensure all consultations and data collection follow ethical and do-no-harm principles. Benefits - Opportunity to contribute to sustainable industrial development. - Engagement with diverse stakeholders in the African region. - Support for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. Company Description 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. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.”

Role Description The Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme – ECOWAS Component aims at sustainably increasing intra-African and EU-Africa trade. The programme is implemented jointly by UNIDO and the International Trade Centre (ITC). - Conduct a comprehensive gender analysis of target value chains and geographical areas within the ECOWAS region. - Identify structural, regulatory, normative and market-related barriers affecting women and youth-owned and led enterprises. - Formulate actionable recommendations to advance women’s economic empowerment and equal participation. - Work under the guidance of the UNIDO Lead Programme Manager and collaborate closely with the Industrial Development Expert. Qualifications - Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in gender studies, social sciences, international development, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of professional experience in gender analysis and women’s economic empowerment. - Demonstrated experience applying gender-responsive or gender-transformative approaches. - Excellent analytical and report writing skills in English; working knowledge of French is desirable. - Experience in African region or similar socio-economic contexts is an asset. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in developing gender-responsive or gender-transformative indicators. - Experience with EU-funded programmes is desirable. - Ability to work in a multicultural environment is desirable. Benefits - Opportunity to contribute to sustainable industrial development. - Engagement with diverse stakeholders across the African region. - Professional development through collaboration with UNIDO and ITC. Company Description The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. UNIDO’s mission is recognized in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Role Description The objective of the assignment is to identify, assess, and translate environmental, social, and climate-related risks and opportunities associated with MSME participation in selected pharmaceutical value chains under the ATCMA ECOWAS Programme into operationally actionable safeguard instruments, including an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). - Familiarization with UNIDO ESS Policy, project document, including review of pharmaceutical-specific international standards and guidance, such as WHO Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), relevant EU pharmaceutical directives, and regional ECOWAS regulatory initiatives. - Prepare Inception Note: methodology, work plan, and consultation plan with regional/national stakeholders. - Collect baseline environmental and social information for selected value chains across ECOWAS Component: physical, biological, climate, institutional, and socio-economic conditions. - Review legal, institutional and policy frameworks in ECOWAS Component: national/regional environmental laws, SPS/TBT regulations, EU directives, and international agreements. - Identification and analysis of environmental and social risks and opportunities for MSME value chains in ECOWAS. - Assessment of environmental and social safeguards capacity gaps among MSMEs, relevant institutions, and partners. - Develop Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMFs) for ECOWAS including indicators, mitigation measures, monitoring plan, and institutional responsibilities. - Conduct validation workshops with key stakeholders and regional/national stakeholders to review findings and recommendations. - Integrate findings into a Final ESMF & ESIA Report: Include a non-technical summary. Qualifications - Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in environmental science, environmental engineering, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, social sciences, or related field is required. - Minimum seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in conducting ESIAs and/or developing Environmental and Social Management Frameworks, in industrial, pharmaceutical, health-related, or regulated manufacturing contexts is required. - Demonstrated experience providing environmental and social advisory support within donor-funded programmes. - Proven experience integrating climate risk, climate resilience, resource efficiency, clean production, and circular economy principles into development programming. - Demonstrated experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturing or closely related health-product value chains. - Experience covering one or more of the following areas: Occupational health and safety, waste management, and environmental controls in industrial settings. - Familiarity with UNIDO’s ESSPP, EU environmental directives, and international sustainability standards is desirable. - Experience working in Africa or similar socio-economic contexts is required. - Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills in English are required; working knowledge of French is desirable. Requirements - Core values: Integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity. - Core competencies: Results-orientation and accountability, planning and organizing, team orientation. - Managerial competencies (as applicable): Strategy and direction, judgement and decision-making. Benefits - 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. - UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.

Role Description The objective of the assignment is to identify, assess, and translate environmental, social, and climate-related risks and opportunities associated with MSME participation in selected pharmaceutical value chains under the ATCMA ECOWAS Programme into operationally actionable safeguard instruments, including an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). - Familiarization with UNIDO ESS Policy, project document, including review of pharmaceutical-specific international standards and guidance. - Prepare Inception Note: methodology, work plan, and consultation plan with regional/national stakeholders. - Collect baseline environmental and social information for selected value chains across ECOWAS Component. - Review legal, institutional and policy frameworks in ECOWAS Component. - Identification and analysis of environmental and social risks and opportunities for MSME value chains in ECOWAS. - Assessment of environmental and social safeguards capacity gaps among MSMEs and relevant institutions. - Develop Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMFs) for ECOWAS. - Conduct validation workshops with key stakeholders to review findings and recommendations. - Integrate findings into a Final ESMF & ESIA Report. Qualifications - Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in environmental science, environmental engineering, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, social sciences, or related field. - Minimum seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in conducting ESIAs and/or developing Environmental and Social Management Frameworks. - Demonstrated experience providing environmental and social advisory support within donor-funded programmes. - Proven experience integrating climate risk, climate resilience, resource efficiency, clean production, and circular economy principles into development programming. - Demonstrated experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturing or closely related health-product value chains. - Experience covering areas such as occupational health and safety, waste management, and regulatory compliance environments. - Familiarity with UNIDO’s ESSPP, EU environmental directives, and international sustainability standards. - Experience working in Africa or similar socio-economic contexts. - Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is desirable. Requirements - Concrete/measurable outputs to be achieved include: - Inception/methodology Note – methodology, workplan, and consultation plan. - Draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment – including risk and opportunity analysis for target value chains. - Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) – with indicators, mitigation measures, and monitoring plan. - Validation Workshop Report – documenting stakeholder feedback and agreed adjustments. - Final ESMF and ESIA Report – incorporating feedback from UNIDO and partners. Benefits - UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. - Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process.

Role Description The selected expert will lead the diagnostic, design, and pilot phases of a transformation initiative aimed at modernizing UNIDO's Identification, Formulation, Appraisal, and Approval (IFAA) process. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency, agility, and quality of programme/project design and approval workflows. Qualifications - Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Public Administration, International Development, Business Administration, Computer Science (with a focus on AI/Systems) or a related field is required. - Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience in international development, project cycle management, or organizational process transformation is required. - Minimum 5 years of specific experience in redesigning approval/governance processes within complex organizations (UN, multilateral banks, or large INGOs) is required. - Deep knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), Quality Assurance, and project design (Theory of Change, logframes) is required. - Experience in process architecture and governance design, including systems thinking, stakeholder facilitation, and political economy analysis is required. - Experience in AI strategy and digital integration, including defining AI/automation requirements for business processes is desirable. - Experience in change management and implementation, including diagnostics, pilot-to-scale methodology, data literacy is desirable. - Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Requirements - Process Diagnostic Report: A comprehensive analysis of the current IFAA workflow, identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, and opportunities for streamlining. - Stakeholder Analysis: Mapping of key influencers, decision-makers, and potential change agents to inform the co-design strategy. - Benchmarking Study: Comparative analysis of IFAA-equivalent processes in at least three peer international organizations, focusing on transferability to the UNIDO context. - Differentiated Pathway Design: Development of risk-proportionate workflow options that balance efficiency with rigor. - TC Manual Contributions: Drafting of revised IFAA chapters for the Technical Cooperation Manual, incorporating new workflow concepts and quality standards. - AI Functional Specification: Definition of the business logic for potential AI applications in the project cycle. - Human-in-the-Loop Protocols: Design of workflows where AI augments human judgment. - Early Advisory Model: Conceptualization of a model where routine advisory functions are potentially decentralized. - Feasibility Assessment: Collaboration with COR/DIT to ensure proposed AI logic aligns with current and future IT architecture. - Business-to-System Translation Package: Translation of the agreed redesigned IFAA process into implementation-ready functional requirements for UNIDO’s IT environment. - Efficiency Impact Analysis: A quantitative assessment demonstrating how process redesign and digital tools can optimize resource utilization. - Workload Balancing: Analysis of the impact of new workflows on existing staff capacities. - Pilot Execution: Selection and management model of a pilot cohort to test the redesigned workflow and AI-assisted tools. - Monitoring: Establishment of key performance indicators to track efficiency gains, quality improvements, and user adoption. - Training of Trainers: Development of training materials and sessions for staff on new processes. - Communication Strategy: Design of a communication plan to build awareness and promote the new approach. Benefits - Opportunity to lead a transformative initiative within a prominent international organization. - Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders across multiple sectors. - Professional development opportunities in project management and AI integration.

Role Description The position is located under the Sustainable and Just Energy Transitions Unit (TCS/ECA/JET) focuses on promoting energy for development and leveraging technology innovation and social inclusion to lead a just energy transition. - Conduct rapid institutional diagnostics including: - Review essential and existing company documents. - Focused interviews with SVC & PFLI and HCCI. - Assess baseline strengths and critical gaps. - Development of governance and bylaws package including: - Produce governance model for SVC as developer/operator. - Draft suggested amendments/clauses to SVC bylaws. - Provide a governance implementation checklist. - Development of organizational structure, staffing plan and job descriptions including: - Design appropriate organizational structure for phased SSV development. - Define a phased staffing plan. - Draft concise Job Descriptions for priority positions. - Development of Financial and Administrative Systems including: - Specify minimum financial management system requirements. - Provide process maps and SOP checklists. - Draft template registers and monthly management reporting pack. - Develop a Practical and Action-Oriented Capacity Development Action Plan, including: - Prepare a prioritized, sequenced action plan outlining capacity-building interventions. - Hold a 2-hour validation workshop with the SVC and project Stakeholders. - Submission of Final report incorporating feedback from the validation workshop. Qualifications - Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in economics, public administration, business administration, engineering, or other relevant discipline is required. - Alternatively, a first level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable with additional 5 years of relevant experience. Requirements - At least five (5) years of professional experience in institutional development, organizational reform, capacity building, or private sector development is required. - Experience working with industrial parks or industrial estates is required. - Experience in governance of industrial parks is desirable. - Experience conducting organizational capacity assessments is desirable. - Experience working with governments, private sector organizations, business associations, or industrial clusters is desirable. - Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required. - Working knowledge of English is required. Benefits - UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. - Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities.

​​Requisition ID: 7366 Grade: ISA-P5 Country: Home Based Duty Station: Home Based Category: International Consultant Type of Job Posting: Internal and External Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed Contract Duration: 63 days over 3 months Application Deadline: 1-May-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time) Vacancy Announcement TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL Female candidates are encouraged to apply. UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT 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. Sustainable Investments and Responsible Business Unit (IET/PST/SIB) The Sustainable Investments and Responsible Business Unit (IET/PST/SIB) fosters the uptake of responsible business conduct in Member States across local, regional and global value and supply chains. To this end, it induces responsible investments into sustainable value chains working with multinational corporation networks and other platforms to advance socially-minded, youth and gender-responsive as well as responsible business conduct. The Unit supports Member States in enhancing their enabling institutional and policy frameworks and the ability to comply with international standards at the country and regional level to monitor the contribution of value chains to economic, social and environmental sustainability standards. To this end, it facilitates cooperation between firms, institutions and policy actors to advance required reforms and raise required investments. The Unit also supports the transition of public and private procurement to become greener and more socially balanced and to leverage positive market signals to facilitate supplier linkages, supplier development and transformative supply chain investments and investment-ready supply chains. Rural Development, Agro-industries and Industrial Parks Unit (IET/AGR/RAP) The Rural Development, Agro-industries and Industrial Parks Unit (IET/AGR/RAP) aims to improve rural livelihoods by extending and professionalizing agro-industrial production, infrastructure supply and employment. It provides TC services to develop formal and informal enterprises and entrepreneurs that produce and source agricultural products – directly or through business-development service agents – with support for business planning, technology adoption, investment planning, product improvement, quality compliance and marketing. The Unit also promotes the planning for the development of the infrastructure for the transportation of intermediary and final products and related basic infrastructure required for agro-processing and value addition, making use, among others, of sustainable agro-industrial park development schemes. UNIDO supports the development of Industrial Parks (IPs) and Integrated Agro-Food Parks (IAFPs) as key instruments to promote industrialization, value addition, and private sector development. These initiatives require integrated expertise across policy, technical design, financing, governance, and implementation. To support its growing project pipeline, UNIDO seeks to establish a roster of qualified experts who can be mobilized on a short-term basis to contribute to the preparation and implementation of IP and IAFP projects in line with international good practices. UNIDO seeks to engage experts with demonstrated specialization in one or more core technical domains of industrial park and IAFP development, to be deployed individually or as part of multidisciplinary teams. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Senior Consultant may work across one or more projects and will be responsible for the following main duties: - Contribute to assessments of policy, regulatory, institutional, and market frameworks relevant to IP and IAFP development. - Contribute to the preparation and review of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, including technical, financial, and economic analyses. - Advise on institutional arrangements and governance models, including roles of public authorities, park operators, and private stakeholders. - Support the design of private-public partnerships (PPP) and investment structures, including special purpose vehicle (SPV) options, risk allocation, and financing approaches. - Contribute to the development of technical guidelines, tools, and knowledge products related to IPs and IAFPs. - Support the identification and analysis of priority value chains and their integration into park-based development models. - Provide technical inputs to master planning and infrastructure requirements, including utilities, logistics, and agro-processing facilities. - Provide technical inputs to environmental, social, and climate considerations in park design and implementation. - Contribute to implementation planning, including sequencing of investments, institutional measures, and operational set-up. - Support stakeholder consultations, capacity-building activities, and validation workshops. MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Education: Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in economics, engineering, agribusiness, finance, or related disciplines, is required. Technical and Functional Experience: At least ten (10) years of professional experience in industrial park, SEZ, or agro-industrial development, with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following technical domains: - - - Institutional and governance frameworks - PPP and investment structuring - Technical design and master planning - Feasibility and financial analysis - Experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure or industrial development projects is required. - Experience working in developing countries particularly within the African context, is required. - Experience in preparing or reviewing bankable project documentation (e.g. feasibility studies, investment proposals) is an asset. - Familiarity with UN technical assistance projects and international development objectives, is desirable. Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken French is desirable. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 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. Managerial and Leadership Competencies WE ARE STRATEGIC, DECISIVE, PRINCIPLED AND INSPIRATIONAL: As managers, we are strategic and fair in driving our team’s performance. As leaders, we are a source of inspiration, stand for norms and standards established in the UN Charter and duty bound to defend these ideals with a principled approach. WE ARE INCLUSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE: As managers, we are inclusive in our approach and maintain constructive engagement with all our stakeholders. As leaders, we embrace all personnel and stakeholders and are accountable mutually within UNIDO, within the system, to beneficiaries and the public and beyond. WE ARE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL: As managers, we go beyond conventional methods to help our organizational units strengthen their own agility and adaptability to change. As leaders in the UN system, we have a vision which is integrated and engaged across the pillars of Peace and Security, Human Rights and Development. WE ARE COLLABORATIVE AND CO-CREATIVE: As managers, we foster a team spirit and create meaningful opportunities to hear the voices of those around us, while realizing that only by working together can we accomplish our mission. As leaders we see the inter-dependency of imperatives of the UN Charter and personally champion a collaborative inter-agency, multi-stakeholders and cross-thinking approach. 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. Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level. Notice to applicants: UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org

​Requisition ID: 7314 Grade: ISA-NOD Country: Belize Duty Station: Belize Category: National Consultant Type of Job Posting: Internal and External Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular Contract Duration: 21 working days per month (12 months) Application deadline: 22-Apr-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time) Vacancy Announcement TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive 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 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID 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 ISID, however, applies to a greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) is UNIDO’s core strategic document. As the Organization moves from the 2022–2025 cycle to the 2026–2029 MTPF, it sets a renewed vision to support Member States shape their industries for development. The new priorities include renewable and clean energy, sustainable access and climate action, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, and fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains. 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 and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices. Under the overall direction of the Director General, and in close collaboration with all relevant organizational entities within UNIDO, the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), headed by a Managing Director, ensures the Organization's application of strategies and interventions for sustainable industrial development related to environment, energy, Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs), and digitalization. The Directorate also oversees the Organization's normative contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through industrial policy advice and capacity development. Through coordination in-house and with Member States and industry stakeholders, it ensures that the services provided in these areas contribute to effective and appropriate technical, business and policy solutions and are focused on results, scaling up and positioning UNIDO as a leading platform for industrial development in developing countries and global fora. This position is located under the Division of Industrial Policy Advice and Capacity Development (TCS/IPC), which is responsible for delivering the Organization's advice, learning and knowledge on industrial policy and attendant policy-making process to Member States. The Division contributes to maintaining and enhancing the Organization's technical, policy and normative knowledge base to support sustainable industrial development in Member States. It further responds to the need of developing countries to build the capacities to formulate and implement industrial policies and strategies to pursue industrial development with the greatest potential for attaining the SDGs in the 2030 Agenda. In this context, the Division supports Member States in identifying, designing, implementing and evaluating policies and strategies that aim to expand and diversify their manufacturing capacity, and advocates for sustainable industrialization strategies at the global, regional and national levels. By collaborating with other organizational entities, the Division ensures that capacities built, and policy advice provided are integrated into UNIDO TC programmes and projects. PROJECT CONTEXT 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. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and close cooperation with the project team in the HQ and field location, the expert will be responsible for the performance of the following main duties: MAIN DUTIES Concrete/measurable Outputs to be achieved (see indicative timeline in the Gantt chart below) Duration Location - Lead the development of Belize’s green and blue Industrial Policy, including attendant policy instruments and policy implementation plan, and an M&E framework with pertinent KPIs in alignment with UNIDO methodologies, international best practice and national policy priorities; - Coordinate the execution of all activities leading to the successful drafting of the industrial policy for Belize, including quality control and monitoring; - Conduct economic and industrial sector analysis to inform policy recommendations; - Support the UNIDO Project Manager in the recruitment of a national analytical policy support team comprised of 2-3 national experts. This includes preparation of ToRs for prospective team members, onboarding and operationalization of the team; - Supervise a team of policy analysts/research assistants; - Coordinate the organization and contribute to stakeholder consultations, as planned for the preparation of Belize's green and blue Industrial Policy; - Prepare reports (e.g. mid-term) and technical documentation related to the development process of the green and blue industrial policy; - Contribute to dissemination of project activities; - Liaise with the project counterpart on matters related to day-to-day project activities in the country. - Conduct other activities as requested and in coordination with the Project Manager. - Final draft of Belize’s green and blue industrial policy, set of attendant policy instruments, policy implementation plan, and monitoring and evaluation framework delivered. - Project activities, implemented in close collaboration with national counterparts at a high standard and with results- based approach. - Analytical policy team established and operational. 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. M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 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 MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 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: - At least seven (7) years of professional experience in coordinating the implementation of development/technical cooperation programmes/projects/policy formulation, is required. - Strong understanding of Belize’s economic structure, productive sectors, and policy environment or similar country in the region is required. - Experience in evidence-based analysis, industrial policy, or sector development is required. - Knowledge and familiarity of UNIDO's industrial policy methodology is desirable. - Experience in policy formulation is required. - Proven ability to coordinate teams and manage policy research processes is desirable. - Experience/knowledge of other development agencies donor communities, private sectors, government and relevant institutions in the country, or similar country in the region is desirable. Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of Spanish is desirable. 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• Analyze, develop and implement ERP changes and improvements • Provide high-level user support and knowledge transfer on ERP processes • Maintain and update ERP system standards and documentation • Drive innovations in ERP applications and module improvements • Provide technical guidance for solution quality and maintainability

Role Description The ERP Technical Consultant will contribute to the design, development, and technical support of ERP functionalities, working primarily across SAP modules and related enterprise applications. The incumbent will assist in configuring system components, supporting integrations, developing technical enhancements, and ensuring the smooth operation of business processes within the ERP landscape. - Support improvements to the usability and user experience (UX/UI) of UNIDO’s ERP systems. - Leverage SAP technologies such as SAP Webdynpro, SAP Fiori, SAP UI5, and modern interface design principles. - Work closely with senior consultants, developers, and business stakeholders to implement system changes, troubleshoot issues, and participate in solution testing. - Support ongoing system improvements, documentation, and adherence to UNIDO’s ERP governance standards. Qualifications - Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required. - Alternatively, a first level university degree may be acceptable with an additional 3 years of professional hand-on experience relevant to the assignment. Requirements - A minimum of three (3) years of experience in SAP ERP development and technical implementation, including ABAP development in recent SAP releases, is required. - Experience in developing Web Dynpro applications is required. - Experience with SAP user interface technologies such as SAP UI5 and SAP Fiori is required. - Experience in developing and maintaining SAP Workflow applications is required. - Knowledge of the SAP Enhancement Framework is required. - Preferably, functional exposure to SAP ERP modules such as Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), PPM, and Logistics is desirable. - Fluency in written and spoken English is required. - Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable. Benefits - Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities. Company Description 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. - UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. - The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document. - Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality, and the empowerment of women.