Title:  National Programme Officer

The Field Offices fall under the overall responsibility of the Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Coordination (GLO/RFO), of the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO). The Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible for UNIDO's relations with Member States and all external partners, including through the policymaking organs. It plays a central role for interaction and collaboration with traditional and non-traditional donors; oversees the regional bureaus as well as the network of established field offices, liaison offices and Investment and Technology Promotion Offices; and supports the implementation of particularly complex projects, programmes and special assignments, thus also fulfilling an important role in safeguarding their quality and the reputation of the Organization.

The Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Coordination (GLO/RFO) coordinates the field representation and interventions of UNIDO in Member States and regions. Within this context, the Division is responsible for determining programmatic priorities for UNIDO's services and ensuring that UNIDO responds to the specific needs and requirements of Member States and development partners at the country and regional levels. It facilitates the development of regional strategies, country programmes (including Programmes for Country Partnership - PCPs) and monitors their implementation. The Division encompasses all the UNIDO field offices and the five Regional Bureaus: Africa (GLO/RFO/AFR), also hosting the IDDA III Secretariat; the Arab Region (GLO/RFO/ARB); Asia and the Pacific (GLO/RFO/ASP); Europe and Central Asia (GLO/RFO/EUR); and Latin American and the Caribbean (GLO/RFO/LAC).

The Field Offices are responsible for representing UNIDO in their host country, countries of coverage, as applicable and for maintaining close relations with all relevant stakeholders. They are responsible for identifying development priorities and donors’ technical and funding priorities in the host country, countries of coverage, and for supporting, and/or leading when requested, the formulation, implementation and monitoring of technical cooperation projects and programmes, including the Programmes for Country Partnership (PCPs) and the Country Programmes (CPs). The Field Offices are also responsible for coordinating and reporting on UNIDO’s activities in their host country, countries of coverage, as applicable and for contributing to the development, operationalization and promotion of regional and sub-regional strategies and policies to ensure the strategic and programmatic consistency of UNIDO’s work, including of its cooperation with and contributions to the United Nations Resident Coordinator Offices (UNRCs)/United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs)/Common Country Assessments (CCAs)/United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs).

The UNIDO Sub-Regional Office Nigeria is part of the Africa Regional Coordination Division and is responsible for UNIDO activities in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ghana.

The National Programme Officer, NO-C is locally recruited staff and works under the overall guidance of the Chief of Africa Division, and the direct supervision of the UNIDO Representative & Director, Sub-Regional Office Nigeria (GLO/RFO/FLD/AFR/NIR)

At the NOC level, the incumbent is expected to deliver: (a) work from a seasoned analyst; (b) in creating an enabling environment for work which is solid and anchored to achieving results; (c) in building relationships which contributes to relationship management and (d) in achieving results within a professional team. The measure of success is in consistent and dependable delivery of results.

The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her team and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit.Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required 

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Director-General and in this context all staff are expected to serve in any assignment and duty station as determined by the needs of the Organization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct analytical work related to programme development including needs assessments in the countries of coverage, gather data, participate in joint studies, prepare good practice cases and policy briefs on inclusive and sustainable industrial development within the context of national and regional priorities and consistent with UNIDO's mandate.
• Update country/regional industrial performance profile, promote and contribute to the implementation of regional/country programmes for partnership and projects.
• Undertake  and contribute to the development and formulation of programme/project related work that cut across the varied and wide mandate of UNIDO, including joint programming and activities; comprising project identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, drafting of project documents, job description of staff, terms of reference, training arrangements and review consultants/experts' reports according to UNIDO rules, regulations and standards as well as joint UN practices at the country level;
• Participate actively in the UN coordination process; represent the field office in working groups and committees; drafts joint documents such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF);
• Contribute to the alignment of the ISID and UNIDO’s initiatives to national strategies and development plans, donor priorities and the UNSDCF and joint programming at the technical level;
• Advocate for UNIDO mandate and expertise, promote UNIDO’s successes and engage with the government, traditional and new donors, financing institutions, multilateral and bilateral partners, private sector, majors of industry, academic institutions and other strategic partners for partnership for UNIDO-led programmes and projects.
• Identify national/local and regional needs and donor priorities to ensure effective resource mobilization and partnership development.
• Prepare technical papers on UNIDO thematic areas and relevant activities for presentation at seminars and workshops on behalf of UNIDO;
• Guide and assist national project coordinators to cultivate representational skills, good public relations and network with stakeholders.
• Prepare relevant promotional and publicity material for internal and external communication.
• Prepare and submit progress reports on programmes/projects and periodic reports of the Nigeria Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) for the field office, according to the standard formats for submission to headquarters and to joint UN entities at the country level under the supervision of the UR.
• Monitor and report on UNIDO’s service delivery activities related to ongoing programmes and projects that cut across thematic areas in the countries of coverage.
• Support the UNIDO Representative in preparing and submitting annual business plans and annual reports to the Africa Regional Coordination Division (GLO/RFO/AFR).
• Represent the organization at various events of relevance to UNIDO as required and directed by the UR/Director.
• Ensure that all UNIDO Administrative and Financial Rules and Regulations, as well as the official communication channels are followed in daily operations, including the responsibility for signing official documents once delegated; upon being assigned and authorized, undertakes officer-in-charge functions in the absence of the UR/Director;
• Perform any other duties which the UR/Director may assign, including supervision of the administrative and operational activities of the UNIDO Sub Regional Office in Nigeriaa.

Core Values:

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

First-level university (bachelor’s or equivalent) degree in degree in economics, business management, engineering, environmental studies, agriculture or other closely related fields relevant to UNIDO mandate is required. An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) or Doctorate in the same fields are accepted with a reduced requirement for years of professional experience.

Experience:

A minimum of professional experience aligned with the educational level is required, as follows:

• First-level university degree (Bachelor’s): at least 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent): at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Doctorate: at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience, technical knowledge and functional expertise:

• Progressively responsible professional experience, involving the design and implementation of technical cooperation projects at national level, is required.
• Relevant experience, particularly in areas of agriculture, environment and energy linked to industry, is required.
• Experience in all phases of the Project Cycle is required.
• Knowledge of UNIDO mandate and portfolio in the countries of coverage is required.
• Solid knowledge and experience in project development, monitoring and reporting of technical cooperation activities of the UN or similar institutions is desirable.
• Adequate knowledge of Government working procedures in the area of sustainable industrial development as well as United Nations Systems are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proven ability to contribute to knowledge products and reports are desirable.
• Good knowledge of national institutions and demonstrated public relations is desirable.

Language Skills:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.  Fluency in or working knowledge of other official language (s) of the United Nations is desirable.’