Title: National Project Assistant
Requisition ID: 8320
Grade: ISA-G6
Country: Thailand
Duty Station: THA - Other cities
Category: Local Support Personnel
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration: 3 months
Application deadline: 01-Dec-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.
UNIDO is fully committed to achieving and maintaining workforce gender parity and to fostering an open, accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace that values diversity, equal opportunity and a healthy work-life balance. UNIDO, therefore, welcomes and encourages applications from qualified candidates of underrepresented genders, candidates from less-represented regions or nationalities, and candidates with disabilities, for whom reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable policies.
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.
The Field Offices fall under the overall responsibility of the Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Offices (GLO/RFO), of the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO).
The Field Offices are responsible for representing UNIDO in their countries/regions of coverage and for maintaining close relations with all relevant stakeholders. They are responsible for identifying development priorities and donors’ thematic and funding priorities in the countries/regions 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 countries/region of coverage, and for leading/contributing to the development of regional strategies and policies to ensure the strategic and programmatic consistency of UNIDO’s work. The Field Offices also cooperate with and contribute to the joint work of the UN System at the country level, in particular through collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Offices (UNRCs) and United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) and the participation in Common Country Assessments (CCAs)/United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs).
The UNIDO Sub-Regional Office in Thailand (UNIDO Thailand), headed by the UNIDO Representative (UR) in Thailand based in Bangkok covers the UNIDO Programmes in Thailand and countries of coverage. The UR is responsible for representing UNIDO in the host country and countries of coverage as well as in relevant regional intergovernmental institutions, to promote the Organization as an effective partner for development, and to maintain close contacts with local stakeholders at the country level as appropriate, including government institutions and international entities.
PROJECT CONTEXT
UNIDO Thailand received a notification that a project proposal submitted by UNIDO Thailand has been selected as part of the Japanese Supplementary Budget 2025. The project proposal is “Arsenic decontamination through integrated arsenic management in the Northern regions of Thailand” (UNIDO ID: 250290). There are three project components of (i) development of integrated arsenic management action plan in Kok River (the scope is to be determined), (ii) capacity building of arsenic monitoring and analysis in the regional office of the Pollution Control Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand, and (iii) demonstration of arsenic decontamination for drinking and/or agricultural water.
The Tha Ton Subdistrict Office endorsed the establishment of Community Information and Coordination Centre in the Tha Ton Subdistrict Office premise.
The National Project Assistant works under the supervision of the UNIDO project manager as well as the National Project Associate in close cooperation with the Pollution Control Division as well as the project’s Task Force Team members on the following tasks:
MAIN DUTIES
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Concrete/ measurable Outputs to be achieved |
Expected duration
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Location
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Collect, receive, save information in writing or electronically, save verified information in a systematic manner, and digest it to be presented to external stakeholders and local communities in Tha Ton |
Related information collected and presented for visitors |
Until 31 March 2027
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Information Centre in Tha Ton, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
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Register and keep UNIDO’s assets stored in the centre for future use |
Assets properly maintained |
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Receive and collect inquiries from local communities, share prepared responses to frequently asked questions, and redirect them to relevant stakeholders and experts who could respond to other inquiries. |
Inquiries responded or circulated to relevant stakeholders |
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Receive inquiries, plan visits of external stakeholders and welcome them for coordination |
External stakeholders received |
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Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders in Tha Ton to facilitate project activities, meetings, field visits, and community engagement. |
Meetings, field visits, and community engagement activities facilitated |
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Provide logistical and administrative support for the day-to-day operation of the centre and the organization of project-related activities, including coordination of schedules, transportation, venues, equipment, and materials. |
Local coordination and logistical arrangements completed for project activities |
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Assist UNIDO and other supporters of the centre activities to plan and organize project events smoothly, and summarize and report the results |
Activities assisted in planning and execution |
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Draft daily reports and circulate them to UNIDO, PCD and other stakeholders for their review and revise the reports based on the feedback |
Revised daily reports circulated |
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File the reports, documents, photos in designated file folders electronically in an agreed common folder |
Reports, documents and photos are saved in a way that can be easily retreated in the future |
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Submit an End-of-Assignment Report reflecting feedback from UNIDO and PCD |
End of Assignment submitted |
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Any other relevant tasks assigned by the Project Manager |
Assigned tasks delivered |
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Assisting in enhancing the visibility of UNIDO’s programmes and activities of the Sub-Regional Office in Thailand |
The project results are disseminated in a sensitive manner taking care of local communities’ needs |
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Completed higher secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent), is required. Formal administrative/secretarial/clerical training or equivalent, is desirable.
Credit towards total working experience may be considered on a year by-year- basis, up to maximum of four years, for a higher degree education (including first university degree or equivalent diploma and/or master’s degree), in a relevant field to the post.
Experience, technical and functional expertise
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in the area relevant to the assignment, is required.
- Experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required.
- Experience in office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is desirable.
- Experience in project administration, accounting and finance, providing support to managerial/professional staff and using secretarial/administrative skills to assist in the execution of project development and implementation of work, is desirable.
- Knowledge of technical cooperation projects in the country or similar country in the region is desirable.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Thai is required.
CORE VALUES, BEHAVIORS AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCE
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 effective communication and teamwork; share knowledge and embrace diversity.
ANALYSE & PLAN – Use data and evidence to inform decision-making; plan proactively and prioritize effectively.
DELIVER RESULTS WITH POSITIVE IMPACT – Take ownership and deliver high-quality outputs; align work with UNIDO’s mission and objectives.
LEARN AND DEVELOP – Continuously develop skills and capabilities; seek feedback and share knowledge with others.
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.
Integrity, Respect and Inclusion
UNIDO is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, diversity, inclusion and mutual respect. Employees of UNIDO are required at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity. UNIDO prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
Through people-centred policies, UNIDO supports its personnel in balancing professional and personal responsibilities through flexible working arrangements while maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations worldwide.
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.
Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
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