​Requisition ID: 3871 
Grade: SB4 – Local Professional (Junior & Mid Level) 
Country: Home Based 
Duty Station: Home Based 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 55 days over a period
Application deadline: 27-May-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible.
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.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Project Title: Promoting small hydropower development and circular economy approaches in Nigeria (SAP ID: 220145)

Nigeria is endowed with rich perennial and non-perennial rivers which if properly harnessed, holds great potential towards providing access to electricity and addressing climate change. However, the focus over the years in many African countries has been on large scale hydro power generation. At a time when Africa and other developing countries urgently need a comprehensive sustainable development strategy in all sectors of the economy, especially the power sector, the promotion and popularization of small hydro power systems deserve priority policy considerations.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with funding from the European Union is implementing the above titled project. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to improved access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all and promote circular economy practices to combat pollution and climate change and its impacts in Nigeria.

The project is comprised of two components namely: (i) Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use in Nigeria (SHP-DAIN); and (ii) Advancing Nigeria’s Green and Just Transition to Net Zero through Circular Economy Practices. This assignment addresses the project Component 1, “Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use in Nigeria (SHP-DAIN)”, aims to increase the capacity of small hydro power (SHP) in the total energy mix (by a minimum of 2MW cumulative capacity) to promote productivity along the agricultural value chains and other businesses, enhance livelihoods, and promote food security and decent work. The project builds upon previous UNIDO interventions in the area of SHP and agro-industry implemented in Nigeria and other countries.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSABILITIES

Under the guidance and overall supervision of the Project Manager and working with the Small Hydropower project team and Gender Expert, the Media and Communications Expert will provide support to enhance the overall visibility of the project and its achievements through defined communication channels. The consultant will ensure that communication reaches targeted groups of the project while raising awareness on the economic, social and environmental benefits of adopting Small Hydropower (SHP) for productive use. Awareness on the role of the donor and the contributions made available through this Project will be elevated among the concerned project stakeholders. Specifically, the Media and Communications Expert has the following duties and responsibilities:

MAIN DUTIES

Concrete/ measurable Outputs to be achieved

Working days

1. Inception and Background Research

 Taking this role, the Media and Communications Expert will be require to develop a communication work plan for the Project in line with applicable communication and visibility manual and guidelines of the EU and UNIDO.

Project Communications Plan/Strategy designed in line with communications guidelines of EU & UNIDO

5

1. Project Communications Support

Provide substantive communications support to all events organized, including drafting aide memoires, fine-tuning press releases, designing brochures & communications materials on events. Ensure to support pre and post event communications with partners. Support with follow-up actions on stakeholders as assigned. The assignment will be based in Abuja with missions to sites within the country of coverage as and when needed. Ensure that all communication and visibility materials, documents, materials and events carried out in the implementation of the project comply with the established EU and UNIDO communication guidelines.

Communication and visibility materials designed, and events promoted

20

1. Social Media Posts and Synergies with UNIDO SHP Platform

Propose critical communication ideas of project that can be promoted on the UNIDO Small Hydropower LinkedIn platform, and support to curate and disseminate media worthy information on Small Hydropower. Design quarterly newsletter highlighting project achievements and lessons learnt to inform future preparedness and response activities. Ensure the media content feeds into the project periodic report.

Quarterly newsletters prepared

20

1. Supporting facilitation of knowledge management platform

The Communications expert will support KM platforms established under the project, and ensure to curate clear information dissemination in accordance with comm. Strategy and national policies. Perform any other related tasks as directed by the Project Manager or agreed by the team.

20

TOTAL

55w/days

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.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education

Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, development studies, engineering, management or other related discipline, is required. Specialization in communications is an asset.

Technical and Functional Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years working experience at the national level in delivering communication services to promote international development work in Energy or other related fields is required.
• Demonstrated experience in the usage of MS Office suite (MS Word, Excel, etc.), experience in preparing and maintaining communication materials is required.
• Experience in website administration (content management system) and social media networks administration would be considered as an asset.
• Experience working with the United Nations, European Union and/or other development organization on technical cooperation work in Nigeria desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

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.