Requisition ID: 5760
Grade: P3 (Specialist)
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: International Consultant
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non-Staff WAE
Application Deadline: 26-Jun-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 of 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 in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.
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, Regional Offices and Hubs 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 position is located under the Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol Division (TCS/CMP). Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), and in close coordination with other organizational entities within UNIDO, the Division of Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol (TCS/CMP) assists Member States in the emergence, deployment, and large-scale up-take of solutions for low carbon and climate resilient industrialization. The division promotes system innovation approach to achieve transformational change in climate change by innovating across key levers of change including technology, finance, policy, and regulation.
The Division is responsible for the dual mandate of accelerating innovation and building climate innovation ecosystems to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient industrialization; and planning, developing and implementing interventions to facilitate compliance with the Montreal Protocol and, in particular, its Kigali Amendment and to support countries in achieving their NDCs. In addition, the Division is responsible, in close collaboration with other relevant entities of the Organization, for facilitating the transfer of innovative low-carbon and climate adaptation solutions and building markets to ensure their widespread use by industry and local communities, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience in recipient countries. It collaborates closely on relevant and converging issues with TCS/CEG, TCS/ECA and IET/CTP.
The Montreal Protocol Unit (TCS/CMP/MPU) is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of activities in Member States to facilitate compliance with the Montreal Protocol and, in particular, its Kigali Amendment and to support countries to achieve their NDCs. In addition, the Unit is responsible, in close collaboration with other relevant entities in the Organization, to facilitate the transfer of and establish markets for low-carbon technologies, ensuring their widespread use by industry and local communities, thereby contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation in recipient countries. Through capacity building and policy support, the Unit's services promote manufacturing transformation in refrigeration, air conditioning and insulation technologies, resulting in the reduction and substitution of fluids and chemicals, and ultimately reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate-resilient economies.
PROJECT CONTEXT
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is an international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer by eliminating the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Established in 1987 under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, this agreement has been ratified by 197 States (Parties). In 1990, the Parties of the Montreal Protocol established the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol (MLF) to finance \"non-repayable\" projects to enable developing countries to meet their commitments under the Protocol.
The incumbent will contribute to the efforts of the Montreal Protocol Division of the Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development Department in connection with operational delivery and the design and implementation of innovative solutions. Specially, the incumbent will assist the Montreal Protocol Division with support on Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment projects as well as the project funded by GEF, GCF and other potential donors, including
HCFCs phase-out management plan projects (HPMPs),
Institutional strengthening projects,
Kigali Amendment HFCs phase-down management plan projects (KIPs),
Pilot projects to maintain and/or enhance energy efficiency of replacement technologies and equipment in the context of HFC phase-down;
Maintaining energy efficiency in the refrigeration servicing sector for low-volume-consuming countries, Preparation of national inventories of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances, etc.
Various initiatives under the cold chain and climate change area.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, and working with project teams, the expert will execute assignments in line with technical cooperation programs. More specifically, the incumbent shall carry out one or more of the following duties in a broad work area. Experts are required to specify in application submission for each work area succinctly explained, based on alignment with skills and profile.
Project Development Expert
Energy Efficiency & KIP Experts
Contribute to building a portfolio of Energy efficiency and sustainable cooling projects.
Provide technical input to pilot demonstration projects aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in the context of the refrigerant transition, particularly for developing countries.
Provide technical support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of projects related to the Montreal Protocol, the Kigali Amendment, and other related environmental agreements.
International & Regional Trainers (RAC & Alternative Fuels Uses)
UNIDO is expanding its network of trainers, and strongly encourages applicants based in/or from Africa, Middle East, Latin America & Carribean, and Asia Pacific; to promote regional knowledge sharing and adapt training to regional contexts. Trainers will undertake the following activities.
Ensure to train technicians and trainers in refrigeration and air conditioning in assigned countries.
Expert shall prepare training materials, plan and deliver training in conformity with best refrigeration practices, including on natural refrigerants adoption. Organize events in coordination with the NOU.
Effectively demonstrate theoretical and practical (hands-on) trainings, prepare training materials for UNIDO and NOU validation, conduct evaluation of each training, and well detailed reports after the training delivery.
Feasibility Studies & National Inventory Experts
Conduct feasibility studies and be responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of planned actions as part of the National Inventory of Banks.
Responsible for the development of data collection methodology and approach and the final product (report) which will include the incorporation of ODS/HFC bank data; analysis of institutional, policy, and regulatory frameworks; and the National Action Plan.
Preparation of progress and financial report for activities as part of the National Inventory of Banks: Develop a report of the activities as part of the National Inventory of Banks in line with MLFS guidelines.