Job Title: International Expert in Quality Promotion and Quality Infrastructure

Requisition ID: 1527
Location: Abuja
Grade: ISA-Specialist
Category: International Consultant
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non- Staff When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 9 months

The Position

• This position is located under the Competitiveness, Quality and Compliance Unit (TCS/SME/CQC) which builds national and regional production and quality infrastructure systems, with an emphasis on providing internationally recognized services, facilitating SME participation in regional and global value chains; strengthening institutional quality infrastructure capacities (i.e. standardization, metrology, and accreditation); building conformity assessment capacities (testing, inspection, certification, calibration, etc.); and supporting trade facilitation and quality awareness with the public sector, economic operators and consumers, placing a special emphasis on capacitating SMEs.

Project Context

• To facilitate industrialization in the region, the ECOWAS regional industrial strategy has identified strategic interventions to be implemented.
• To that end, the proposed actions intend to cover interventions pertaining to the development of sustainable value chains, MSMEs and facilitating a platform for dialogue on industrialization between public and private sector, including enhancing the capacity of Member States to develop and implement industrial development policies along value chains.
• The programme is putting an emphasis on value chains in line with priorities at regional and national levels, which have high potentials of industrialization and job creation such i.e., Cassava & derivatives, Mango, textile & garments, Information and Communication Technology (Cross cutting).
• The programme aims to support the selected value chains at national and regional levels to promote transformation, better access to regional and international markets, taking into account social and environmental issues.
• The support will also cover the implementation and operationalization of the regional policy framework for the development of the selected value chains.
• The overall objective is to strengthen the competitiveness of West Africa, enhance the countries’ integration into the regional and international trade system.

Specific Objectives

• Improve the performance, growth and contribution to industry, regional trade and exports of selected value chains and
• Improve the climate for business at national and regional levels.
• In the framework of the implementation of the WACOMP, UNIDO’s activities will specifically contribute to Output 1.4 “Regional quality infrastructure system is strengthened, with a view to promote environmental issues” under specific objective 1, and Output 2.2 “Regional policy and framework to improve industrial competitiveness harmonized, formulated and monitored” under specific objective

Roles and Responsibilities

• The roles and responsibilities of the international expert will contribute to the achievement of outcome 1.4 through the following activities:
  • 1.4.1: Consolidate ongoing support and improve regional quality infrastructure to develop and implement standards and regulations, particularly for targeted value chains.
  • 1.4.3: Promotion of quality and ECOWAS Certification Mark.
  • 1.4.4: Coordinating Quality Infrastructure of Member states as well as encourage networking of national quality units.
• The Senior Expert in Quality Promotion and Quality Infrastructure is responsible for:
  • Implementation of Quality Promotion activities related to the four regional value chains,
  • Support to the secretariats of the ECOWAS Community Committees for Standardization (ECOSHAM) and Technical Regulation (ECOREG)
  • Support the ECOWAS Quality Infrastructure governance meetings,
  • Any other ad hoc tasks required by the head.
• In this context, the expert will work under the overall supervision of the Project Manager in Vienna and the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Adviser of the Project in Abuja. To this end, the expert will carry out the main tasks indicated in the following list:

Job Description 

Implementation of Quality Promotion activities related to the four regional value chains (Activity 1.4.1, 1.4.3 & 1.4.4):

• Ensure the awareness and the training of the main actors (except those of the QI institutions) of the 4 RVC:
  • Ensure the recruitment of trainers;
  • Follow-up the preparation of training materials
  • Ensure selection of participants (main actors)
  • Provide logistical support to the organization of workshops and trainings.
  • Ensure the evaluation of the missions of the trainers.
• Follow-up the updating of the ECOWAS quality and industry database (ECOQUIB) (1.4.4) in collaboration with the national focal points (include those from the 4 RVC).
• Support the launch of the ECOWAS quality and industry database (ECOQUIB) (1.4.4)
• Provide technical support to the Communication expert for the promotion of ECOQUIB
• Ensure the finalization of the development and the handover of the Mauritania Quality and Industry database (MAUQUIB)
• Support the ECOWAS Commission Department in charge of Industry and Private Sector in the organization of the Quality Awards ceremony related to 2019 edition.
• Support the improvement of the QMS of selected enterprises through digital solutions.

Support to the secretariats of the ECOWAS Community Committees for Standardization (ECOSHAM) and Technical Regulation (ECOREG) (Activity 1.4.4):

• Support the preparation of the working documents of the meetings of ECOSHAM and ECOREG and their sub-committees;
• Support the preparation of the reports and final documents of the meetings;
• Support the follow-up of the recommendations from the meetings;
• Ensure the backup of the relevant documents related to the two committees (ECOSHAM and ECOREG);
• Support ECOWAS Commission in the organization of meetings for the official adoption of standards, technical regulations or any other documents.
• Provide technical and logistic support to facilitate the work of the THC and working groups as well the national institutions concerned.
• Follow up the mission of the regional experts in standardization and technical regulations recruited to develop draft standards and technical regulations.
• Support the improvement of the standardization and the technical regulation processes through digital solutions.

Support the ECOWAS Quality Infrastructure governance meetings (Activity 1.4.4):

• Support the organization of the meetings of the Community Council for Quality (CCQ) and the ECOWAS Agency for Quality (ECOWAQ):
• Prepare the working documents,
• Provide support for the preparation of the reports,
• Ensure the dissemination of the reports of the meetings and follow up the implementation of the recommendations

Support the development of a guideline relating to the “Quality approach” to be used in the framework of the competitiveness of value chains (activity 2.2.B.2):

• Ensure the recruitment of a regional expert and follow-up his mission
• Ensure the validation of the guideline proposed by the project team.

Any other ad hoc task related to the implementation and monitoring of the overall work plan of the programme and as specified by the CTA & the Programme Manager.

Submit a final mission report.

Minimum Organizational Requirements

Education:

• Advanced University Degree in Management, Engineering or any related field with good knowledge of quality in general, is required.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years practical experience in the field of quality, including experience in promoting quality at the regional level, is required;
• Experience in the agricultural products value chains is required;
• Good skills in IT domain (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, etc.) is required

Following experience would be an asset:

• Have knowledge of the quality issues at the regional level and the different actors of the National Quality Infrastructure in the Member States;
• Have practical experience in the following standards: ISO 9001, global gap, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and good agricultural practices;
• Have experience in organizing national and regional quality awards;
• Multicultural project team experience in the region or internationally;
• Experience in conducting regional projects;

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken one of the three (3) official languages of ECOWAS (English, French, Portuguese) is required.
• Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official ECOWAS language, 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.

Application Closing Date

22nd December, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• 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.
• The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
• 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

Job Title: State Field Coordinator

Requisition ID: 1501
Location: Lagos
Grade: SB4 – Local Professional (Junior & Mid Level)
Category: National Consultant
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non- Staff When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 60 days over the period of 5 months

The Position

• This position is located under the Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Unit (TCS/CEP/CER) which is responsible for supporting capacity development to scale up and mainstream the production of sustainable products and adoption of circular and resource-efficient cleaner patterns of consumption and production along value chains, circular economy policies, programmes and practices, including circular business models that improve the profitability of industries while creating social and environmental benefits.
• In addition, it promotes nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based approaches for inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) that support the co-existence of industries in harmony with nature.
• In addition, it facilitates the design of sustainable products made with fewer materials, with greater durability, reliability, reparability, reusability and recyclability, and supports the deployment of new business models that improve environmental performance.
• The State Field Coordinator will work under supervision of UNIDO HQ Project Manager at TCS/CEP/CER for the project 210184. The contract period might be extended until the end of the project subject to the incumbent performance and budget availability.

Project Context
Project 210184 “Promoting sustainable plastic value chains through circular economy practices”

• The project aims to contribute to Nigeria’s inclusive and sustainable industrial development and reduce leakage of plastics to the environment through promotion of circular economy principles and practices to be integrated into effective implementation of plastic waste management and strengthening plastic value chains. It is expected to demonstrate the benefit of adopting circular economy practices and resource efficient production for plastic value chains in Nigeria.
• The project has three lines of activities, which interact with each other: 1) Support development of implementation guidelines of the national policy on plastic waste management; 2) Support to strengthening recycling capacity at target municipalities through reinforcing the value chain system, including provision of necessary equipment and pilot implementation of the guidelines on plastic waste management; and 3) demonstration of circular econo my and resource efficiency practices, including recycling system and innovative technology at pilot companies or institutions to showcase their benefits.

Functional Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Project Manager at UNIDO Headquarters and the National Programme Coordinator at UNIDO Regional Office in Nigeria, and in close communication and  coordination with the UNIDO project team, as well as international experts, the project counterparts, and cooperating institutions in Nigeria, the State Field Coordinator is required to carry out the following main duties in Lagos:

Minimum Organizational Requirements
Education:

• Advanced University Degree in Engineering, Waste Management, Environement Policies, Environment Management, Economics, Business Management, or other relevant discipline for the project coordination is required.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in coordination, partnership building, project management, data collection and analysis, in organizations that work with the environment management related field, is required.
• Experience in working with public and private institutions on waste management topic is desired.
• Demonstrated excellent report writing skill is desired.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Fluency and/or working knowledge of local language is desirable.

Required Values and 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.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible.
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• 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.
• The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
• 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

Application Closing Date

7th December, 2022.