Requisition ID: 4812Grade: SB4 - Local Professional (Junior & Mid Level)Country: PakistanDuty Station: PAK - Other citiesCategory: National ConsultantType of Job Posting: Internal and ExternalEmployment Type: NonStaff-RegularContract Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extensionApplication deadline: 10-Dec-2024, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)Vacancy AnnouncementTEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNELOnly nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible.Female candidates are encouraged to apply.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThe 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. UNIDO's mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to "Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation".PROJECT CONTEXTPoverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh (PAIDAR) is a five-year programme funded by the European Union to support the Government of Sindh (GoS), Pakistan in the implementation of its Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS). The long-term objective of PAIDAR is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction and improvement of livelihoods of poor women, men, and young people across the Sindh province.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe Cluster Development Agent (CDA) is the local PAIDAR personnel in target districts who would be instrumental in the achievement of programme objectives. The CDA will support and contribute to the following:Stakeholder management: The CDA will work with a range of actors from the public sector, private sector, and civil society.Assessment and investigation: The CDA must use various resources to build knowledge of livelihood challenges and opportunities.Building common vision: The CDA will share information and knowledge with stakeholders to foster a common vision for local economic development.Turning vision into action: The CDA will assist in development initiatives to address identified challenges and opportunities.Mobilizing technical assistance: The CDA will support planning and coordinating delivery of technical assistance.Mobilizing financial support: The CDA can assist stakeholders in turning initiatives into grant proposals.Monitoring and evaluation: The CDA will support continuous monitoring and evaluation activities.Communication: The CDA will perform communication and outreach activities to ensure relevant information reaches stakeholders.MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTSEducation: Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in relevant disciplines is required.Technical and Functional Experience:At least one (1) year of work experience in the relevant field is required.Computer proficiency for preparation of reports/presentations is required.Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu is required.Core values: Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity are essential.This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal. Employees of UNIDO are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
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