Coordonnateur national du PCP
Organizational Context
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9. UNIDO's work focuses on technical cooperation, research, normative functions, and partnerships. The Global Partnerships and External Relations Branch (GLO) manages relations with Member States and external partners, overseeing regional offices and field representations. The Field Coordination and Regional Offices Division (GLO/RFO) coordinates UNIDO's field operations, including the development and implementation of Country Partnership Programmes (CPPs). CPPs are government-endorsed, demand-driven frameworks aligned with national development plans, designed to accelerate ISID through multi-stakeholder partnerships. This role is based in Chad, supporting the UNIDO Country Partnership Programme (CPP) Chad 2026-2030, which focuses on industrial governance, human capital, industrial zones, sustainable cities, and resource mobilization.
Job Purpose
To coordinate the implementation of the UNIDO Country Partnership Programme (CPP) in Chad, ensuring its successful execution, effective stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, and alignment with national development priorities and UNIDO's mandate.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the execution of all CPP activities, acting as the national program focal point. Liaise with government counterparts and technical/financial partners, providing regular updates. Organize information and feedback sessions on the CPP. Manage the local CPP team and coordinate procurement processes. Prepare for and service National Steering Committee meetings, ensuring follow-up on decisions. Support capacity building initiatives for institutions involved in CPP implementation. Coordinate CPP priorities with partners' strategies and develop/implement a resource mobilization strategy. Organize events to promote the CPP and mobilize resources. Foster public-private partnerships and develop investment profiles for CPP projects. Advise on the design of the CPP's monitoring and evaluation framework and coordinate its implementation. Prepare quarterly, annual, and final reports. Support the CPP communication strategy and facilitate joint advocacy. Maintain and strengthen networks with national institutions, private sector, academia, and development partners. Participate in national sectoral coordination platforms. Coordinate the dissemination of program knowledge and best practices. Prepare a consolidated final report for the Chad CPP.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years of professional experience in coordinating the implementation of development or technical cooperation programs/projects at the national level. Experience in assessing the needs, conditions, and problems of the country or a similar country in the region. Desirable experience with other development agencies, donor communities, private sector, government, and relevant institutions. Desirable experience in the public sector and good knowledge of the private sector. Desirable good knowledge of development financing mechanisms in Chad. Desirable excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Skills
Coordination and project management, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, partnership building, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, communication, negotiation, capacity building, public-private partnerships, understanding of development financing, knowledge of industrial development and sustainable development goals.