Head of Task Force

Requisition ID: 4460
Grade: L6
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: Professional and Higher
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 200 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 169,531 USD
Application Deadline: 16-Sep-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)

Vacancy Announcement
Female candidates from all Member States are particularly encouraged to apply.

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 of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States.

The position is located in the Office of the Managing Director (OMD) to position UNIDO as a key partner for responsible and green minerals along the value chain and in the development of a UNIDO sustainability seal and certification system.

At the L6 level, the incumbent is expected to deliver work that is integral to UNIDO's mandate, create an enabling environment, build partnerships, and achieve results within Cross Programme or Inter-Services teams.

Responsibilities

• The Head of the Task Force is responsible for the management and coordination of the Global Alliance for Responsible and Green Minerals and for the development, design, and implementation of the UNIDO sustainability seal and certification scheme.
• The Head of the Task Force represents UNIDO and the Global Alliance at international conferences and supports recruiting new members for the Alliance.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Core Values and 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.
WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing, and managing our work effectively and efficiently.

Minimum Organizational Requirements

Education: Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in economics, engineering, sciences, business administration, international relations, or related field with specialization in Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, or Circular Economy is required.

Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including some at the international level, involving international cooperation, human rights, and technical cooperation in developing countries is required.

Language Skills: Fluency in written and oral English is required. Fluency or working knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is an asset.

NOTE: Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity. Only persons who fully commit to these values should consider applying.