National Project Coordinator at the 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. 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Project Coordinator

Requisition ID: 5234 
Location: Abuja
Grade: SB5 - Local Professional (Mid-Level & Senior) 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non-staff Regular
Contract Duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension)

Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in HQ and close cooperation with project team in the field and HQ, the National Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination/implementation, monitoring/evaluation and reporting of the project. Specifically, the National Project Coordinator will perform the following duties:

Project Coordination and Implementation:

• Advise the Project Manager on preparing detailed work plan and budget, design monitoring and evaluation tool for the project activities;
• Coordinate the execution of all activities leading to the successful implementation of the project in the country, including implementation, quality control and monitoring of all project activities in the country;
• Liaise with government counterparts, provide regular updates, financial reports and troubleshot problems as required;
• Attend key meetings related to the project and act as the focal point of the project at national level;
• Organize and conduct briefings and debriefings on projects for the country, sub regional aspects, resources and development towards maximizing project performance level;
• Coordinate the preparation of ToRs for recruitment of international and national project consultants and contractors;
• Supervise the work of the local project team assigned to work on the project and/or to perform ad-hoc activities;
• Coordinate the preparation of technical requirements/technical specifications for procurement, including designing of technical requirements, elaboration of relevant questions from tenders, evaluations, etc. ensuring compliance with the relevant UNIDO administrative rules and policies;
• Take project initiatives to enhance the success of the programme including partnerships opportunities with private sectors;
• Maintain close links with other private sector development initiatives to ensure a consistent and integrated approach.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:

• Provide inputs for strategic advice in the elaboration of the operational planning and monitoring system for the project;
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation for the activities of the project using appropriate tools with output verifiable indicators;
• Execute the administrative and financial monitoring of the project and its activities;
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for the programme according to donor specifications and UNIDO requirements;
• Support the preparation of steering committee meetings (SCs) and provides relevant documentation, including reporting, drafting TORs of the Steering Committee based on UNIDO templates and if required act as Secretary of the PSC;
• Coordinate the preparation of a final report at the end of the contract comprising all relevant information compiled from the interim reports, conclusions and recommendations.
• Lead the coordination and preparation of steering committee meetings (SCs), including preparing ToRs.

External Relations:

• Maintain networks and partnerships with national institutions, private sector, UN project partners;
• Coordinate the dissemination of project knowledge to the wider public by proposing examples of best practices and success stories, as well as replicable strategies and approaches.

Final phase:

• Prepare a consolidated final report of the programme/project in close consultation with all the stakeholders and submit to UNIDO by the end of the programme/project.

Minimum Organizational Requirements
Education:

• Advanced university degree in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations or other relevant discipline is required. 

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in coordinating the implementation of development/technical cooperation programmes/projects at national level, is required.
• Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems of the country or similar country in the region is desirable.
• Experience in livelihoods including economic recovery and empowerment, vocational training, employment generation, business development and microfinance 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 the local language other UN Language is desirable.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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