Title:  Microsoft Power Platform Expert

 ​​Requisition ID: 6772 
Grade: ISA-P3 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: International Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non-Staff Regular
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Application Deadline: 12-Dec-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible and accountable for the management of UNIDO’s human, financial and material resources, ensuring the capacity of the Organization to fulfil its mandate. The Directorate oversees a full range of corporate services to meet the support needs of the Organization, acts as a custodian for corporate management policies, and promotes a culture of cooperation, service orientation and corporate excellence throughout the Organization to deliver efficient and effective high-quality work and enable tangible impact on the ground to achieve ISID worldwide 

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR) and in close coordination with other organizational entities within UNIDO, the Digitalization, Innovation, and TC Optimization Services (COR/DIT) focuses on enabling the Organization through innovative digital solutions and ensuring secure and efficient IT services. 

The position is located under COR/DIT/DIG. COR/DIT/DIG is responsible for the operationalization and implementation of IT and digitalization strategies and solutions, for setting and enforcing common IT standards and best practices at UNIDO and managing corporate IT services. The Unit, in close cooperation with relevant entities, shall ensure that applications and systems are implemented in an integrated, sustainable and secure manner. The Unit shall also provide added-value for the Organization based on cost-benefit considerations and deliver continuous improvement of the Organization’s IT operations. 

PROJECT CONTEXT

As part of UNIDO’s ongoing digital transformation, COR/DIT/DIG is expanding the deployment of enterprise-grade low-code solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform to enhance organizational effectiveness and process automation.

The Power Platform Expert will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust business solutions using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse, ensuring tight integration with SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise systems. The incumbent will combine strong hands-on technical expertise with architectural oversight and governance contributions to help UNIDO scale Power Platform adoption securely and efficiently.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Digitalization Lead (COR/DIT/DIG), the expert will contribute to this initiative as follows:

• Design and implement model-driven and canvas Power Apps, and Power Automate flows, aligned with enterprise architecture and governance standards.
• Define and implement Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategies, including solution layering, pipelines, and version control.
• Architect and manage integrations with SharePoint Online, Teams, Outlook, Azure services, and Dynamics 365, ensuring secure and performant connectivity.
• Contribute to Power Platform governance, including standards for environment management, data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and solution publisher conventions.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and security teams to ensure alignment with UNIDO’s Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Provide technical guidance and peer review to ensure consistent solution quality, maintainability, and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Support knowledge transfer, mentoring, and documentation to strengthen UNIDO’s internal capacity and foster a sustainable Power Platform ecosystem.
• Advise on emerging opportunities such as Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and AI-assisted development tools to enhance efficiency and user experience.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields is required.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least five (5) years of experience in enterprise-level Power Platform solution design, development, and architecture, including hands-on delivery of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse-based applications is required.
• Proven expertise in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for Power Platform, including the use of pipelines, Git integration, and solution versioning is required.
• Proven expertise in Power Platform administration, including environment strategy, security roles, and DLP management is required.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 ecosystem integrations, particularly SharePoint Online, Teams, Outlook, and Azure AD is required.
• Familiarity with Azure services relevant to Power Platform integration is required.
• Knowledge of AI Builder, Copilot Studio, or OpenAI service integration is desirable.
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL-600, PL-400, or PL-200) are highly desirable.
• Exposure to Dynamics 365, Azure Data services, or Microsoft Fabric is an asset.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

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.

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.

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. 

Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org