Requisition ID: 6194
Grade: G5 (SB-3)
Country: Korea, Republic of
Duty Station: Seoul
Category: Local Support Personnel
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Non-staff Regular
Contract Duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension)
Application deadline: 02-Sep-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)
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.
The Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible for UNIDO's relations with Member States and all external partners, including through the Policymaking Organs. It plays a central role for interaction and collaboration with traditional and non-traditional donors; oversees the regional bureaus as well as the network of established field offices, liaison offices and Investment and Technology Promotion Offices; and supports the implementation of particularly complex projects, programmes and special assignments, thus also fulfilling an important role in safeguarding their quality and the reputation of the Organization.
The Division of ITPOs and Institutional Partnerships (GLO/ITP) will link UNIDO's Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) with international corporate partners and use the ITP network to forge, in collaboration with IET/PPP and GLO/FLS, partnerships with development partners. It will engage in match-making and partnership development at corporate, institutional, and political levels to support developing countries and countries with economies in transition in becoming attractive investment locations resulting in increased levels of investments and, through investors and partners that the ITPOs bring to the table, engage in technology exchange partnerships that enable them to adopt new technologies for sustainable industrial development.
This Division harnesses different types of partnerships at corporate, institutional and political levels to support developing countries in their endeavor to become attractive investment locations resulting in increased levels of investments (foreign direct investment, impact investments, domestic investments) as well as technology exchange and adoption. The Division expands its Investment and Technology Promotion Network by closely interlinking UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) with investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and international corporate partners.
UNIDO’s international Network of Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) counts ten offices that are located in Tokyo, Japan; Rome, Italy; Shanghai and Beijing, China; Seoul, the Republic of Korea; Moscow, the Russian Federation; Manama, Bahrain; Lagos, Nigeria; and Bonn and Berlin, Germany.
UNIDO ITPOs have contributed to reducing development imbalances, by brokering investment and technology agreements between developed, developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Located in both hemispheres, the specialized network of UNIDO ITPOs opens up opportunities for investors and technology suppliers to find potential partners and offers unique services to both entrepreneurs and business institutions.
PROJECT CONTEXT
The main purpose of this project is to contribute to inclusive and sustainable industrial development and economic growth in developing countries and countries with economies in transition by identifying and mobilizing investment, technology and financial resources from Korea. To achieve this objective, ITPO Korea will provide value-added advisory services to institutions including business development organizations, small and medium enterprise (SME) associations, local governments, academia, development agencies and investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to mobilize technology, investment, knowledge and technical skills for the implementation of sustainable, inclusive and innovative projects in developing countries.
The project addresses issues related to SDG 8 (Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all), SDG 9 (Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation), SDG 17 (Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development) and falls in line with UNIDO’s vision of “Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development -ISID”.
ITPO Korea’s mandate is to promote mutually beneficial industrial cooperation and business development of Korea as well as developing countries and countries with economies in transition through investment promotion and technology transfer.
The ultimate beneficiaries of the project are public and private institutions, enterprises, business associations, and investment promotion agencies in developing countries and countries with economies in transition, as the project will support their efforts in attracting investment and technology flows. The project will also benefit the private sectors of Korea as well as Korean companies already operating in the target developing countries, which will be provided with opportunities to enter new markets and to expand their business, respectively.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Investment and Technology Promotion Division, GLO/ITP and under the direct supervision of the Head of the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) in the Republic of Korea, the Administrative Assistant shall be responsible for the following duties/assignments as below:
- Provide the assistance to implement the core investment and technology promotion activities of the office.
- Support Korean enterprises, business/industry associations, and investment promotion agencies in identifying opportunities and proposals for investment, trade, and technology transfer in the target countries, including the identification and engagement of potential new partners.
- Collect and disseminate information received from country advisors in target countries on investment climate, including legal framework, and administrative procedures, to relevant stakeholders in Korea.
- Facilitate and organize the visits of Korean business delegations to target countries, as well as the visit of foreign delegations to Korea by preparing business meetings, factory visits, logistics, and other match-making events, in cooperation with the country advisors.
- Manage the work of the advisors in the target countries and maintain effective communication and coordination with project stakeholders
- Provide logistical support for organizing meetings, study tours, training sessions, and workshops, including preparing background materials, agendas, and presentation documents, and liaising with participants.
- Perform general administrative tasks such as following up on budget queries, placing purchase requisitions, researching information and reference material, organizing requests for formal editing, translation, layout, graphic design and arranging for printing services as well as the publication of documents, if and when necessary.
- Using SAP, when required, make arrangements for travel, prepare travel authorizations, ensuring that visas, security clearances, vaccination certificates, Laissez-Passer etc. are valid and in order. Assist in completing back-to-office mission reports and claim forms.
- Respond to moderately complex information requests and inquiries as necessary, as well as refer queries to appropriate personnel for handling.
- Keep track of pending matters, flagging deadlines and bringing urgent and important items to the attention of the supervisor.
- Maintain an up-to-date filing system (both hard copy and electronic).
- Perform other related activities entrusted by UNIDO, for the attainment of the project objectives.
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.
Technical and Functional Experience:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in the related fields of the post, is required.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet search engines, is required.
- Experience with office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is desirable.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Korean is required.
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.
Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
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