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UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Background: ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mandate is to promote and accelerate sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition, and is to work towards improving living conditions in the world's poorest countries by drawing on its combined global resources, international and national expertise. This consultancy is located in the Agro-Industries Technology Unit (PTC/AGR/AIT), which is part of the Agribusiness Development Branch (PTC/AGR). The Unit is responsible for technology aspects of agro-based industries in textile, leather; wood and agricultural tools for value added and job creation. Emphasis is placed upon the design and implementation of programmes to serve sustainable development needs of the agri-businesses and related industries, including its environmental needs to be developed by governments, industries, private sector agencies, and NGOs targeting poor communities to become more resilient. The Unit provides technical support to enhance demand oriented vocational technical skills for employment creation and entrepreneurship for sustainable development.
PROJECT CONTEXT Under the EU EUTF05–HoA–SD–11 Sudan 2016, EUR 15,000,000 million have been allocated for budgetary support to the Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP) in the Sudan for 2016-2019. The overall purpose of the Action is to contribute to the RDPP for supporting the Government of the Sudan (GoS): “To create an evidence-based, innovative and sustainable development and protection solution for refugees and host communities, hence providing development alternatives to irregular primary and secondary movement”. This project is part of the EU Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP) in the Horn of Africa, which has been set up to address some of the protection and development challenges related to forced and protracted displacement. Within this context, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will be responsible for the complementary project component item (2) entitled: “Employment and Entrepreneurship Development for Migrant Youth, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Host Communities (EEDK-RDPP), Khartoum State, Sudan”. The specific project objective is: “To enhance employment opportunities and stimulate entrepreneurship for unemployed youth including migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and host communities in Khartoum State”. This project is being executed by UNIDO and implemented in partnership with the four vocational training and entrepreneurship employment centres (VTECs) in Khartoum State, in collaboration with the GoS and other stakeholders. Expected results of the project are as follows:
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Duties and responsibilities: MAIN DUTIES Under the overall direction of UNIDO Project Manager at HQ and under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor, the Administrative and Finance Officer shall provide Administrative, Logistical and Financial support for the projects execution in Khartoum State. In particular, the incumbent shall accomplish the following:
Administrative Tasks
Financial tasks
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Core values: Integrity; Professionalism and Respect for diversity Core competencies: Results orientation and accountability; planning and organizing; communication and trust; team orientation; client orientation; organizational development and innovation Managerial competencies (as applicable): Strategy and direction; managing people and performance;judgement and decision making and conflict resolution
Education: Completed secondary level of education. University degree in the area of business administration or related subject would be an asset. Technical and Functional Experience: A minimum of three years of related experience in the field of office management, business administration and funds management. Professional experience within the UN system, Donors community, NGOs and/or consultancy companies are considered an asset. Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required. |
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How to apply: Prospective candidates are requested to submit their CV (with at least three references) along with a motivation letter explaining experience and suitability for the post. The deadline for submission of applications is 4th April 2019. Applications should be sent to eedkrdpp@gmail.com with subject line “Administrative and Finance Officer. Any query related to this position may be sent to the above mentioned email address only. Only nationals and/or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are eligible to apply. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. We value your interest however, correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. |
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