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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is hiring 5 entry-level jobs. Apply with a high school diploma.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is hiring 7 entry-level jobs. Apply with a high school diploma.

About United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)


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 of 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.

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This position is located under the Climate and Technology Partnerships Division (IET/CTP) in the Directorate on SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET).

anager, and the Hydropower project team in the Climate & Technology Partnerships Division (IET/CTP).

PROJECT CONTEXT

Project Title: Promoting small hydropower development and circular economy approaches in Nigeria (SAP ID: 220145)

Nigeria is endowed with rich perennial and non-perennial rivers which if properly harnessed, holds great potential towards providing access to electricity and addressing climate change. However, the focus over the years in many African countries has been on large scale hydro power generation. At a time when Africa and other developing countries urgently need a comprehensive sustainable development strategy in all sectors of the economy, especially the power sector, the promotion and popularization of small hydro power systems deserve priority policy considerations.

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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision the Project Manager and working in close collaboration the Project team and field offices, the Project Assistant provides support in the development and administration of technical cooperation programmes and projects as well as secretarial and administrative support and is responsible for the following key functions:

  • Screen incoming mail and draft replies for supervisor’s signature on non-technical aspects; provide relevant background/project information whenever necessary to supervisor(s); keep track of pending matters, follow up with other offices on deadlines; Screen phone calls and visitors. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries as necessary, as well as to refer queries to appropriate personnel for handling;
  • Draft routine and non-routine correspondence (both on TC-related and administrative matters); and putting them into adequate style, language and format; proofread documents and edit texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style in accordance with standard practices and in compliance with the UNIDO Correspondence Manual; Assist in the preparation of papers and presentations by extracting/summarizing statistics; undertake computer based searches, compile background information to assist in project identification and formulation;
  • Initiate or monitor exercises related to the implementation of TC projects (e.g.: budget revisions, obligation reviews, re-phasing, extension or completion of projects, issuance of new project allotment documents/due sub-allotments, TC allocations and monitoring related exercises. Interpret or consult to clarify the application of new financial procedures, TC guidelines and other instructions. Keep track of project budget expenditures; recommend and initiate budget revisions; complete justification for budget revisions; provide information on the project, draw the supervisor’s attention to problems encountered. Retrieve substantive information on TC projects from the SAP PPM module that has been designed to support results-based management;
  • Using SAP, initiate and follow up on actions related to recruitment of experts, training and study tours, purchase of equipment, travel authorizations requests/claims and deal with all related inquiries;
  • Perform general administrative tasks like arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, research for information and reference material. Prepare requests/documents, e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests/authorizations, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.;
  • Maintain files (both paper and electronic) and databases related to work; Carry out ad-hoc assignments and research activities, as required

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.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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Education

Completed secondary education, such as high-school diploma, is required.  Formal administrative/secretarial/clerical training or equivalent is desirable.  

*Credit towards total working experience may be considered on a year by-year- basis, up to maximum of four years, for a first university degree or equivalent diploma, in a field relevant to the post.

Experience, technical and functional expertise

  • A minimum of six (6) years of experience in the related fields of the post is required.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet search engines, is required.
  • Experience with office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment is desirable.
  • Experience working on EU funded projects, or other multilateral donor funded projects and supporting administrative process-oriented activities such as procurements and financial planning is an asset.
  • Experience in project administration, accounting and/or finance; providing support to managerial/professional staff and using secretarial/administrative skills to assist in the execution of project development and implementation of work, is desirable.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.

Here is the list of entry-level Entry Level Jobs available:

1. Title:  Project Assistant

​Requisition ID: 3976 
Grade: SB2 – Local support 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: Local Support Personnel 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
moApplication deadline: 20-Jun-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

2. Title:  Project Assistant

​Requisition ID: 3996 
Grade: SB2 – Local support 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: Local Support Personnel 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non-staff Regular
Contract Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Application deadline: 18-Jun-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)

3. Title:  Team Assistant

​Requisition ID: 3918 
Grade: SB2 – Local support 
Country: Paraguay 
Duty Station: Asuncion 
Category: Local Support Personnel 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non-staff Regular
Contract Duration: 5 months (with the possibility of extension)
Application deadline: 06-Jun-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

3. Title:  Procurement Assistant

​Requisition ID: 3923 
Grade: SB2 – Local support 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: Local Support Personnel 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Application deadline: 7-Jun-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

4. Title:  Project Assistant

​Requisition ID: 3944 
Grade: SB2 – Local support 
Country: India 
Duty Station: New Delhi 
Category: Local Support Personnel 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Application deadline: 06-Jun-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

5 Title:  Statistical Assistant

​Requisition ID: 3870 
Grade: G5 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: General Service/Admin. Support 
Type of Job Posting: External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term – 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 56,137 EUR 
Application Deadline: 05-Jun-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)

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