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UN Industrial Development Organization (UN Industrial Development Organization) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official UN Industrial Development Organization application page.
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Institutional Governance Consultant (Brazzaville, Congo)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) seeks an Institutional Governance Consultant to conduct a comprehensive legal review of the internal regulations and annexes for the Network of Research Institutions for the Energy Transition of Central Africa (ReTEAC). The consultant will assess existing governance frameworks, identify gaps, and revise documents to align with international best practices for research network governance. Key duties include conducting a rapid institutional governance assessment, revising and expanding internal regulations and annexes, facilitating a validation workshop, and preparing a final consolidated version of the regulatory framework. The role requires expertise in legal and institutional governance frameworks, experience drafting regulatory documents, and familiarity with research networks and multi-stakeholder platforms. The consultant will work primarily from home with some in-person or online meetings in Brazzaville, Congo.
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Director, Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Coordination (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Director, Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Coordination leads UNIDO's field representation and interventions in Member States and regions. This role oversees the strategic coordination of regional field network activities, including engagement with Member States, Permanent Missions, and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include developing regional strategies, managing country programming and partnerships, ensuring alignment with UNIDO's strategic priorities and the 2030 Agenda, and leading field office operations. The Director provides strategic leadership to the Division, manages human and financial resources, and ensures effective coordination between headquarters, regional bureaus, and field offices. The position requires extensive experience in international development, field operations, and senior management, with a focus on multi-stakeholder engagement and UNDS reform implementation.
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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Expert - Fortified Complementary Food Value Chain (Home Based, Home Based)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UNIDO Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Expert will support the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme's ECOWAS component by conducting environmental and social assessments for pharmaceutical value chains. The role involves developing ESIA and ESMF frameworks to identify and manage risks related to MSME participation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including chemical handling, pharmaceutical waste, climate risks, and occupational health and safety. The expert will review regulatory frameworks, conduct baseline assessments, analyze risks and opportunities, and develop capacity-building recommendations. The assignment requires deep technical expertise in environmental and social safeguards within regulated manufacturing contexts, particularly pharmaceuticals, and experience working with MSMEs in developing regions.
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Office Assistant (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Office Assistant provides administrative support to the Office of Administrative Innovation and Transformation (COR/AIT) within the Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations at UNIDO. Key responsibilities include screening mail and calls, drafting correspondence, managing office procedures, supporting meetings and events, retrieving administrative information from SAP, preparing documents such as requisitions and travel requests, maintaining filing systems and databases, and supporting the creation of presentations and information management systems. The role requires working closely with managerial and professional staff in a multicultural environment.
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Project Administrator (roster) (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Project Administrator (roster) position is located in Vienna, Austria, within the Division of Climate and Technology Partnerships (IET/CTP) of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The role supports the implementation of technical cooperation projects related to carbon markets, Article 6 mechanisms, and climate transparency frameworks. Key responsibilities include analyzing technical and policy information, assessing national readiness for carbon markets, drafting project documents, monitoring project execution, and coordinating with stakeholders including governments, private sector entities, and international organizations. The position requires a master's degree in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations, or related field, with at least three years of relevant professional experience. Fluency in English is required, with French being desirable. The role involves supporting UNIDO's mission to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development aligned with the SDGs, particularly SDG-9 on industrial development and climate action.
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Gender Expert - Pharmaceutical Value Chain (Home Based, Home Based)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) seeks a Gender Expert to support the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme's ECOWAS component. The role involves conducting a gender-responsive and transformative analysis of pharmaceutical value chains to identify barriers and opportunities for women's participation in manufacturing, quality infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and market access. The expert will work on continental and regional levels, focusing on outputs related to market access and value addition. Key duties include desk reviews, stakeholder consultations, drafting a gender analysis report, developing gender indicators, and presenting findings through validation workshops. The assignment is a temporary, non-staff position with a duration of 50 working days, based remotely. The expert must have advanced university degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in gender analysis, preferably in trade, value chains, or industrial development, with demonstrated experience in regulated manufacturing sectors like pharmaceuticals.
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Gender Expert - Fortified Complementary Food (Home Based, Home Based)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) seeks a Gender Expert to support the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme's ECOWAS component. The role involves conducting a comprehensive gender analysis of target value chains in the ECOWAS region, identifying structural, regulatory, and market-related barriers affecting women and youth-owned or led enterprises. The expert will formulate actionable recommendations to advance women's economic empowerment and equal participation in inclusive and sustainable industrial development. Key responsibilities include preparing an inception note, conducting desk reviews of regional policies, consulting with stakeholders, drafting a gender analysis report, and developing gender indicators aligned with ATCMA outputs and AfCFTA commitments. The assignment is a temporary international consultant position with a duration of 50 working days, based remotely.
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Industrial Development Officer (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Industrial Development Officer in Vienna supports the Division of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (TCS/DAI) within UNIDO's Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development. The role involves developing and implementing technical cooperation projects focused on digital transformation, AI, and related industrial technologies. Responsibilities include programme development, project implementation, monitoring progress, mobilizing funds and partnerships, supporting global forum activities, and contributing to results-based management. The officer works under the supervision of the Chief of TCS/DAI and collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders across UNIDO and external partners. The position requires significant professional experience in digital transformation, AI, and technical cooperation in developing countries, with a strong emphasis on innovation, research, and results-based management.
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International Scrap and Waste Materials Inspection Expert (Metal & Plastic) (Home Based, Home Based)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking an International Scrap and Waste Materials Inspection Expert (Metal & Plastic) to support the TIGARA project in Egypt. The expert will provide technical training to inspectors from the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) on international best practices for inspecting scrap and waste materials, including sampling methods and safety procedures. The role involves preparing training materials aligned with the Basel Convention and developing standard operating procedures, checklists, and risk-based inspection approaches. The expert will work remotely but deliver training onsite in Cairo. The position requires extensive experience in waste management, inspection, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on transboundary waste movements and capacity building.
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Industrial Development Expert (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Industrial Development Expert will support the implementation of a project to modernize food control and quality infrastructure systems in Sri Lanka, funded by the EU. The role involves executing and monitoring project activities, coordinating with consultants and partners, preparing project documentation, managing budgets and expenditures, and maintaining stakeholder relationships with government institutions, international entities, private sector, and civil society. The expert will contribute to technical cooperation activities, support advocacy and communication efforts, and help mobilize funds for follow-up projects. The position requires strong project management skills, experience in value chain development and quality infrastructure, and familiarity with UNIDO's technical cooperation framework. The role is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with potential travel to project sites.
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National Food Safety Consultant (Monrovia, Liberia)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a National Food Safety Consultant for Liberia to support the Liberian Food Safety Initiative (LiFSI). The consultant will provide tailored upgrading support to selected Food Business Operators (FBOs) in rice, cassava, cocoa, coffee, and fish value chains, helping them comply with the national food safety scheme. Key responsibilities include conducting baseline assessments, developing upgrading roadmaps, mentoring FBOs, monitoring progress, supporting audit applications, and preparing progress reports. The role requires a master's degree in agricultural science, food safety, or related field, with at least 3 years of experience in food safety and one of the specified value chains. Fluency in English is required. The position is based in Monrovia with travel to selected counties. The contract is for 60 working days over six months, subject to extension.
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Intern - GLO/BRO (Brussels, Belgium)
UN Industrial Development Organization
This internship position is located in the UNIDO Liaison Office in Brussels (GLO/BRO) and offers hands-on experience in supporting outreach and advocacy activities to European Union Institutions, the Organisation of ACP States (OACPS) Secretariat, and EU Member States. The intern will assist in preparing advocacy materials, supporting events and meetings, drafting briefing notes and statements, and contributing to research and analysis on topics related to UNIDO's mandate of inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID). The role also involves supporting the identification of cooperation opportunities with Italy on the Mattei Plan and the EU Global Gateway Initiative, monitoring program implementation, and engaging in digital communication efforts including social media management and multimedia content creation. The intern will gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a UN office and participate in on-the-job training across various functions.
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National Fiduciary Accreditation Expert (Banjul, Gambia)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The National Fiduciary Accreditation Expert will support GAMWORKS in strengthening institutional systems, policies, and capacities to meet Green Climate Fund (GCF) accreditation standards. Key responsibilities include facilitating assessments, drafting fiduciary manuals, piloting new policies, and delivering training to ensure GAMWORKS can effectively access, manage, and implement international climate finance. The role requires expertise in basic and specialized fiduciary criteria, grant management, and project management, with a focus on public institutions in West Africa. The expert will work closely with GAMWORKS leadership and stakeholders in Banjul, Gambia.
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UNIDO Representative, Subregional Office, Egypt (Cairo, Egypt)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UNIDO Representative leads the Sub-Regional Office in Egypt, covering Egypt, Djibouti, Libya, Somalia, and the State of Palestine. The role involves representing UNIDO as an effective development partner, maintaining stakeholder relationships with government institutions, international entities, and the private sector, and ensuring strategic alignment with UNIDO's mission of inclusive and sustainable industrial development. Responsibilities include leading technical cooperation projects, contributing to country and regional programming, managing financial and human resources, and coordinating with UN Resident Coordinators and Country Teams. The position requires extensive experience in economic development, project management, and international development cooperation, with a focus on results-based management and stakeholder engagement.
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Project Specialist (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Project Specialist will support the implementation of technical cooperation projects in Sudan, particularly focusing on agricultural and agro-industrial development. Key responsibilities include project formulation, design, and management, as well as analyzing economic, social, and political factors affecting development programs. The role involves coordinating with government officials, donors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with UNIDO's strategic priorities and SDG-9. The incumbent will also monitor project execution, provide technical advice, and support capacity-building initiatives for smallholder farmers and SMEs in Kassala State. This position requires extensive experience in project management within international development contexts, particularly in agricultural sectors and developing countries.
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Senior Programme Administrator (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Senior Programme Administrator supports the Office of the Managing Director in coordinating and integrating governance and management processes across the Directorate. Key responsibilities include compiling background materials for strategic initiatives, supporting IRPF reporting and program follow-up, maintaining monitoring tools, coordinating oversight actions, preparing briefing materials for senior leadership, and facilitating cross-divisional coordination. The role requires advanced analytical skills, discretion in handling sensitive information, and strong administrative support capabilities within a complex organizational environment. The incumbent works closely with multiple directorates and stakeholders to ensure coherent service delivery and informed executive decision-making.
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Institutional Development Expert (OCT - Other cities, Palestine, State of)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Institutional Development Expert will support the development of a Sustainable Shoe Village (SSV) in Hebron, Palestine, under a project led by the Ministry of Industry with support from Italy and UNIDO. The role involves conducting rapid institutional diagnostics, developing governance and bylaws for the Shoe Village Company (SVC), designing organizational structures and staffing plans, creating financial and administrative systems, and formulating a capacity development action plan. The expert will work remotely with occasional travel to Hebron and Ramallah, and must validate findings with stakeholders through a workshop. The position requires advanced university degree and 5 years of professional experience in institutional development, organizational reform, or private sector development, with experience in industrial parks and governance. Fluency in Arabic and working knowledge of English are required.
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Intern (Financial Resource Management) (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UNIDO Intern (Financial Resource Management) will support the Division of Financial Resource Management in Vienna, Austria, gaining hands-on experience in financial processes including budgeting, financial control, grant management, and ERP systems like SAP. The role involves supporting various units such as the Office of the Director of Finance, Verification and Internal Controls, and Accounts, Payments and Payroll Unit. Interns will engage in research, data entry, compliance checks, and contribute to innovation projects while observing day-to-day financial operations. The internship offers exposure to financial management across technical cooperation programs and provides on-the-job training in a multicultural environment. The position requires a university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field, with fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP being advantageous.
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International Quality Infrastructure Expert (Abuja, Nigeria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The International Quality Infrastructure Expert will support the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme in ECOWAS, focusing on Output 1.2 related to quality infrastructure. Key responsibilities include providing technical advice on regional harmonization of quality standards, supporting capacity-building for conformity assessment bodies, promoting quality culture, and coordinating with stakeholders including ECOWAS institutions and private sector representatives. The role involves project management, monitoring, and reporting on quality compliance and standards initiatives, with a focus on enhancing MSME competitiveness and market access. The expert will work in Abuja, Nigeria, under the guidance of the UNIDO Regional Programme Manager and HQ teams.
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Senior Evaluation Assistant (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Senior Evaluation Assistant supports the Independent Evaluation Unit (EIO/IEU) in planning, preparing, and conducting independent evaluations of UNIDO's programmes, projects, and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include compiling background information, preparing evaluation dossiers, managing digital repositories, coordinating field missions, facilitating meetings and presentations, processing evaluation data, preparing reports and dashboards, and maintaining tracking systems for management responses and action plans. The role also involves logistical support for workshops, consultant recruitment, budget monitoring, and administrative tasks. The position requires a high level of independence and specialized support within the organizational environment, working closely with supervisors and colleagues across units.
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