The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is excited to announce openings for multiple Project Associates in 2025. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to UNIDO’s mission of promoting sustainable industrial development and inclusive economic growth.
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As a Project Associate, you will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of key projects that drive innovation and development in various sectors. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and eager to work in an international environment, apply now to join the UNIDO team!
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 six (6) years of working experience in the related fields of the post, is required.
- Experience in office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is required.
- 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.
- Experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is required.
- Demonstrated ability in financial monitoring, including tracking expenditures, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines is required.
- Experience working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or platforms, particularly in automating workflows, data analysis, or improving operational efficiency is highly desirable.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly Spanish or French 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.
