UNIDO Country Representative
Organizational Context
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized agency promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9. UNIDO's work supports global and regional supply chains, innovation, renewable energy, and climate action, with cross-cutting priorities in policy advice, skills development, digitalization, gender equality, and private sector investment. The organization operates through technical cooperation, research, normative functions, and partnerships, with a network of field offices.
Job Purpose
To lead the UNIDO Country Office in Pakistan, representing UNIDO, managing its activities, contributing to national development goals, and fostering partnerships to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
Responsibilities
Represent UNIDO and maintain stakeholder relations; lead country office activities and contribute to national development goals; identify development needs and resource mobilization opportunities; lead the identification, development, and implementation of technical cooperation projects; coordinate and report on UNIDO activities; strengthen partnerships with government, private sector, and other organizations; manage financial and human resources; develop and report on a results-oriented business plan; apply Results-Based Management.
Work Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree (7 years with a master's, 5 years with a doctorate). Progressively responsible experience in economic development and technical cooperation at a senior level is required. Experience in country needs assessment, team supervision, data analysis for decision-making, representational functions, and working with the UN system is also required. Experience with intergovernmental bodies, strategic partnerships, resource mobilization, and prior technical cooperation in Pakistan or the region is desirable.
Skills
Leadership, representation, partnership building, resource mobilization, project cycle management, data analysis, results-based management, financial and human resource management, communication, advocacy.