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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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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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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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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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Expert National en Infrastructure Qualité et Mesures Sanitaires et Phyto-Sanitaires (Libreville, Gabon)
UN Industrial Development Organization
UNIDO seeks a National Expert in Quality Infrastructure and Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures based in Libreville, Gabon, to support the ATCMA-CEEAC program. The consultant will monitor and facilitate the implementation of regional quality and SPS initiatives under the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC). Key responsibilities include supporting the development and operationalization of CEEAC quality and SPS policies, promoting regional standards harmonization, assisting in establishing a regional accreditation system, and organizing capacity-building activities. The role requires close coordination with CEEAC institutions, member states, private sector actors, and UNIDO teams to ensure inclusive implementation. The expert will also manage project coordination, collect and analyze QI/SPS data, prepare technical reports and knowledge products, and maintain tracking dashboards. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in management, engineering, or a related field, with at least five years of practical experience in quality infrastructure and/or SPS within the CEEAC region. Strong knowledge of CEEAC institutions, policies, and trade competitiveness frameworks is essential, alongside excellent organizational, writing, and IT skills. Fluency in English and French is required. The position is a 12-month non-staff regular contract focused on regional trade facilitation and industrial competitiveness, targeting nationals or permanent residents of Gabon.
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Associate Technical Expert (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Associate Technical Expert will support the implementation of the Global Electronics Management Program's Global Child Project, focusing on electronics sector sustainability and circular economy practices. The role involves technical project coordination, policy advice, and stakeholder engagement to reduce e-waste and promote resource efficiency in the ICT sector. Responsibilities include project execution, monitoring, reporting, knowledge management, and advocacy activities. The position requires strong technical expertise in sustainable industrial development, experience in international project coordination, and fluency in English. The role is based in Vienna, Austria, with potential travel to project sites.
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Intern (Climate Technology Innovation) (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UNIDO Intern (Climate Technology Innovation) will support project development and implementation in climate adaptation and resilience initiatives under the Climate Technology Innovation Unit (TCS/CMP/CTI). Responsibilities include assisting in project design, resource mobilization, implementation coordination, research, data analysis, and policy support related to climate technology innovation. The intern will gain expertise in clean energy, climate adaptation, and sustainable industrial development while working with international stakeholders in Vienna, Austria. The internship is full-time, lasting 3-6 months, and offers exposure to UNIDO's core functions in technical cooperation, policy advisory services, and climate innovation ecosystems.
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National Technical Advisor (Phnom-Penh, Cambodia)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The National Technical Advisor in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, supports the UN Industrial Development Organization's (UNIDO) EU-funded project to operationalize the National Agricultural Laboratory (NALS) and achieve ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. The role involves providing technical expertise in project planning, coordination, implementation, and capacity building for NALS staff. Responsibilities include advising on strategic planning, managing project activities, coordinating with government agencies and stakeholders, supporting laboratory accreditation processes, and preparing technical reports. The position requires extensive experience in agricultural development, technical cooperation projects, and laboratory management, with a focus on food safety and quality assurance. The incumbent will work closely with UNIDO headquarters and local partners to ensure successful project outcomes and contribute to Cambodia's agricultural food safety and industrial development goals.
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Chief, Internal Oversight (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The Chief, Internal Oversight role leads the Office of Evaluation and Internal Oversight's Internal Oversight Unit (EIO/IOU) at UNIDO's Vienna headquarters. This position oversees internal audits, investigations, and assurance services across UNIDO's programs, projects, operations, systems, and processes globally. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with international professional standards, conducting complex audits and investigations, evaluating internal controls and risk management, and providing strategic advice to senior management. The role requires leading a team, developing annual audit plans, managing case management systems, and representing the unit in engagements with senior leadership and external oversight bodies. The incumbent must demonstrate expertise in governance, risk management, and organizational integrity while fostering a culture of accountability and ethical conduct.
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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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Senior Process Transformation & AI Integration Expert (Vienna, Austria)
UN Industrial Development Organization
The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) seeks a Senior Process Transformation & AI Integration Expert to lead a strategic review aimed at modernizing its Identification, Formulation, Appraisal, and Approval (IFAA) process. The expert will redesign workflows to enhance efficiency, integrate artificial intelligence and digital tools, and support a shift from a compliance-focused to an advisory-oriented approach. Key responsibilities include conducting diagnostics, designing differentiated pathways, defining AI logic, modeling resource reallocation, and managing pilot implementations with change management. The role requires extensive experience in process transformation within complex organizations and knowledge of AI integration and project cycle management.
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