Project Specialist

Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. UNIDO's mission is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9. The organization focuses on fair and sustainable supply chains, food security, renewable energy, and climate action, with cross-cutting priorities in economic policy, skills development, digitalization, gender equality, and private sector investment. UNIDO operates through technical cooperation, research, normative functions, and partnerships.

Job Purpose

To support the implementation and formulation of projects aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of strategic agri-value chains in Sudan. This involves piloting agri-food value chain transformation hubs, training smallholder farmers and SMEs, and fostering participation in local and regional value chains, building on previous UNIDO interventions.

Responsibilities

Assist in project implementation and formulation in Sudan; design, appraise, and present project proposals; monitor program execution and implement corrective actions; analyze economic, social, and political factors affecting development programs; assess development needs and appraise project suitability; identify project possibilities aligned with governmental needs and donor priorities; introduce new modalities and evaluation methods; guide and coordinate project proposal drafting; expedite operational document submission; provide technical advice to consultants, personnel, donors, and governments; develop project execution plans; exchange information with government officials and donor agencies; monitor project execution through reports and reviews; organize project briefings and debriefings; support field teams with administrative and technical requests; ensure financial record-keeping for donor verification and auditing; assess project execution, identify problems, and propose corrective actions.

Work Experience

Minimum of seven years of professional experience in technical cooperation project management or portfolio project management, with international exposure. Experience in researching and analyzing information, linking it to organizational strategy, and recommending solutions. Proven ability to write clearly and concisely. Desirable experience includes working in multicultural teams, evaluating developing country needs, familiarity with food systems and food security in Africa, UN system experience, knowledge of the international development agenda, climate change, sustainable livelihoods, and UNIDO project management cycles/SAP.

Skills

Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity, people focus, results orientation, accountability, effective communication, trust-building, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement.

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