Title:  National Data Entry and Monitoring & Evaluation Administrator, Cairo/Egypt

​Requisition ID: 8040 
Grade: ISA-NOB 
Country: Home Based 
Duty Station: Home Based 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 42 working days over a period
Application deadline: 01-Oct-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible. 
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
 UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.  The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies to a greater or lesser extent to all SDGs.

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) is UNIDO’s core strategic document. As the Organization moves from the 2022–2025 cycle to the 2026–2029 MTPF, it sets a renewed vision to support Member States shape their industries for development. The new priorities include renewable and clean energy, sustainable access and climate action, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, and fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

Under the overall direction of the Director General, and in close collaboration with all relevant organizational entities within UNIDO, the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), headed by a Managing Director, ensures the Organization's application of strategies and interventions for sustainable industrial development related to environment, energy, Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs), and digitalization. The Directorate also oversees the Organization's normative contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through industrial policy advice and capacity development. Through coordination in-house and with Member States and industry stakeholders, it ensures that the services provided in these areas contribute to effective and appropriate technical, business and policy solutions and are focused on results, scaling up and positioning UNIDO as a leading platform for industrial development in developing countries and global fora.

The Directorate is responsible for the Division of Industrial Policy Advice and Capacity Development (TCS/IPC), and technical Divisions of Circular Economy and Green Industry (TCS/CEG), Energy and Climate Action (TCS/ECA), Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol (TCS/CMP); MSME Competitiveness, Quality and Job Creation (TCS/SME); and Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (TCS/DAI). Leveraging the diverse skill sets of UNIDO personnel and the services provided by the two TC directorates, TCS collaborates closely with IET to develop and implement programmes and projects, aiming at enhancing synergy and complementarity and maximizing UNIDO corporate performance and impacts on the ground. The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration among the Divisions as well as with relevant entities in all Directorates across the Organization.

The Division of MSME Competitiveness, Quality and Job Creation (TCS/SME) works towards increasing the competitiveness of industries in developing countries and countries in transition, especially emphasizing business development of MSMEs engaged in manufacturing and creating jobs therein. It aims at increasing competitiveness among MSMEs in two interconnected ways: first, by modernizing businesses through the transfer of advanced technologies adapted to local conditions, product innovation, productivity improvement and upgrading, developing market and value chain readiness as well as improved access to finance; and second, by improving the quality of MSME manufactured products and their compliance with market requirements through capacity building for the development of industrial production and trade-related quality infrastructure including for standardization, metrology, accreditation and of conformity assessment service institutions (testing, certification, inspection and calibration) and the strengthening of their capacities.

The position is located under the TCS/SME division and linked to the component on Quality Infrastructure (Output 1.3) .

PROJECT CONTEXT

The TIGARA project is funded by the European Union (“European Union support to trade, industry, growth and rapid market access (TIGARA)”, SAP ID 210122). It supports the Egyptian government's efforts to strengthen cooperation among SMEs and the private sector's capacity to comply with trade and domestic market regulations. The program aims to increase competitiveness and market transparency by developing an industrial policy framework that enhances the productivity and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in Egypt, modernizing the National Quality Infrastructure, promoting cluster development and supporting digitalization to lead to sustained economic growth and job creation.

The overall objective is to contribute to the increased competitiveness and efficiency of the Egyptian private sector, which will lead to higher sustained economic growth and decent job creation.

It will focus on two main axes, targeting on the one hand the Egyptian ecosystem, through inclusive industrial and quality infrastructure policies development and capacity building of public institutions and business development services, and on the other hand providing support to targeted value chains and clusters to sustain the country’s economic growth and fully benefit of the available trade opportunities.

The Component 1 of the Project (Improve the capacity and efficiency of the Egyptian ecosystem for enterprise development and trade) builds on the outputs from the EU’s TDMEP activity (previous EU Trade Flagship project in Egypt). It, therefore aims at strengthening stakeholder involvement and reducing fragmentation and creating a conducive and coordinated environment for industrial development and Quality Infrastructure.

This component will focus on: 

●             Supporting the development of an industrial policy framework to enhance productivity and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector;

●             Strengthening national capacity to implement, facilitate and take advantage of the industrial policy and negotiated trade agreements;

●             Ensuring a more coordinated and efficient Quality Infrastructure System in the country.

The Component 2 of the Project (Increased participation of Egyptian SMEs in selected industry value chains) will build on the technical support provided to selected value chains and clusters to demonstrate the benefit of a conducive National Quality Infrastructure and local collaboration among SMEs and their support institutions, in view of promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development as well as increasing access to trade and promoting economic green growth.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Level of Effort: 42 working days

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education

A Master’s degree in statistics, economics, business administration, development studies, information management, social sciences, computer science or another relevant field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree may be accepted provided it is combined with substantive professional experience directly relevant to the expertise required for the assignment.

Technical and Functional Experience

• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in data entry, data management, monitoring and evaluation, project reporting, research support or related functions.

• Experience in maintaining structured databases, spreadsheets, indicator trackers and electronic filing systems, with demonstrated attention to accuracy and detail.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required, including formulas, sorting/filtering, data cleaning, pivot tables and preparation of basic charts. Knowledge of other data collection, database or visualization tools is an asset.

• Experience supporting Results-Based Management (RBM), logical frameworks, indicators, baselines, targets, means of verification and/or donor-funded project reporting is an asset.

• Experience in collecting and processing beneficiary and activity data, including sex-disaggregated data, surveys or training/event records, is desirable.

• Experience with UN agencies, international organizations, government institutions or EU-funded projects is an asset.

• Ability to organize large volumes of information, identify inconsistencies, meet deadlines and work effectively with a multidisciplinary project team.

• Good computer skills and sound knowledge of standard office software and electronic document management.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS

Core Values

Excellence – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance

Integrity – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly

Inclusion – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness

Humility – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions

Humanity – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development

Core Behaviors

Connect & Collaborate - Build trust through communication and teamwork; Share knowledge and embrace diversity

Analyse & Plan - Use data and evidence for decision-making; Plan proactively and prioritize effectively

Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Take ownership and deliver quality outputs; Align work with UNIDO mission and objectives

Learn and Develop - Continuously develop skills; Seek feedback and share knowledge

Adapt and Innovate - Respond flexibly to change; Embrace innovation and new approaches

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

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NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

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