Job Description
Grade: NOB (SB-4)
Country: Bangladesh
Duty Station: Dhaka
Category: National Consultant
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 90 workdays
Application deadline: 13-May-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.
This position is located under the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS). The directorate, headed by a Managing Director, ensures the Organization’s application of strategies and interventions for sustainable industrial development related to environment, energy, Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs), and digitalization. The Directorate also oversees the Organization’s normative contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through industrial policy advice and capacity development. Through coordination in-house and with Member States and industry stakeholders, it ensures that the services provided in these areas contribute to effective and appropriate technical, business and policy solutions and are focused on results, scaling up and positioning UNIDO as a leading platform for industrial development in developing countries and global fora.
This position is located under the division of Circular Economy and Green Industry (TCS/CEG) that promotes just transitions to circular economies, reduced release of pollutants into the environment and other green industrial and economic approaches to help Member States to grow economically while simultaneously addressing the three planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. It promotes circular economy policies, programmes and practices including circular business models that improve the profitability of industries while creating social and environmental benefits. It does so by supporting resource efficiency increases in the manufacturing and use of products along value chains and during the life cycle of the product; by reducing or eliminating the emission of non-fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions; and by assisting in achieving the objectives of and compliance with multilateral environmental agreements. In doing so, its activities further improve competitiveness, as well as the development of and access to markets, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. This contributes to climate-neutral, resilient, pollution-free industrial development, supporting co-existence that is in harmony with nature.
This position is located under the Circular Industrial Resource Efficiency Unit (TCS/CEG/CRE). The Circular Resource Efficiency Unit (TCS/CEG/CRE) is responsible for supporting capacity development to promote the adoption of circular and resource-efficient consumption and production patterns across value chains. It fosters circular economy solutions including policies, programmes, practices, and business models that enhance industry profitability while generating social and environmental benefits. Furthermore, it facilitates design for circularity emphasizing reduced or alternative materials inputs, greater durability, reusability, reparability, and ultimately recyclability. The Unit promotes nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based approaches that support the co- existence of industries and nature.
PROJECT CONTEXT
The resulting project, entitled “Integrated approach towards sustainable plastics use and (marine) litter prevention in Bangladesh” was finalized and signed off in June 2021. The development objective of the project is to contribute to reducing environmental impacts, improving productivity and fostering cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship through an integrated approach to sustainable plastics use and marine litter prevention.
The project adopts a circular economy approach to marine litter prevention and sustainable plastics use. The project outputs concern development of policy and creation of partnerships for implementation, and fostering community awareness and action (on low plastics and litter free consumption), industry awareness and action (on plastics waste minimization through preventive techniques in manufacturing, service delivery and product design) and recycling sector development (for improved recovery and recycling, reduced leakage and environmentally sound disposal.
The project will be implemented in close partnership between Department of Environment (DoE) and UNIDO, under the leadership of MoEFCC, whilst also bringing in other relevant government agencies, particularly the Ministry of Industries, the Ministry of Commerce and the Local Government Division, and representatives of manufacturing, waste management and recycling, and civil society.
The project will work with the plastic goods manufacturing and packaging sectors to apply preventive techniques to reduce plastics use, minimize plastic waste, discourage plastics littering and safely collect plastics and recycling and/or disposal. This can be achieved through the combination of Design for Environment (DfE, alternatively referred to as Eco Design or Sustainable Product Design) for plastic-based products, accessories and packaging, alternatively known as waste minimization, green productivity and/or pollution prevention) for manufacturing and packaging operations. DfE includes such practices as: functional redesign/new product or packaging concept; selection of renewable, recycled, recyclable and/or less harmful materials; reduction of material diversity; product life optimization; minimization of input requirements during use; and ease of repair, dismantling, recovery, recycling and environmentally sound disposal.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Expert, DfE Solutions will be responsible for the following tasks:
| Main Duties | Outputs | Estimated Days (WAE) |
| 1. Design and manage the DfE work plan and training delivery | Updated work plan, stakeholder engagement, training sessions delivered | 15 |
| 2. Develop and disseminate DfE-related materials (e.g., checklists, case studies) | Awareness materials, technical briefs, and quick wins documented | 15 |
| 3. Conduct assessments and identify industries for DfE solutions | 3–4 industry assessments, sectoral reports | 20 |
| 4. Support pilot implementation and promotion of DfE solutions | Pilots facilitated, high-impact cases documented | 15 |
| 5. Support in organizing workshops, seminars, and national conferences | 2–3 events successfully conducted | 10 |
| 6. Documentation, reporting, and stakeholder liaison | Periodic and final reports submitted | 15 |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, Population Science, Pharmacy, or related field is required.
Alternatively, a first-level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable if combined with an additional 3 years of professional hands-on experience directly relevant to the expertise required by the specific assignment.
Experience and Qualifications
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- At least three (3) years of work experience in plastics sector or in the relevant field is required,
- Training and work experience on Design for Environment (Eco Design) and plastic value chain or Circular Economy in plastics value chain is required,
- Knowledge on environment and sustainable development goals is required,
- Good computer typing skills in Bangla and English is required;
- Capability and eagerness to travel to different industries within Bangladesh is required;
Languages
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- Fluency in written and spoken English and Bengali 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.
Managerial and Leadership Competencies
WE ARE STRATEGIC, DECISIVE, PRINCIPLED AND INSPIRATIONAL: As managers, we are
strategic and fair in driving our team’s performance. As leaders, we are a source of inspiration, stand for norms and standards established in the UN Charter and duty bound to defend these ideals with a principled approach.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE: As managers, we are inclusive in our approach and maintain constructive engagement with all our stakeholders. As leaders, we embrace all personnel and stakeholders and are accountable mutually within UNIDO, within the system, to beneficiaries and the public and beyond.
WE ARE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL: As managers, we go beyond conventional methods to help our organizational units strengthen their own agility and adaptability to change. As leaders in the UN system, we have a vision which is integrated and engaged across the pillars of Peace and Security, Human Rights and Development.
WE ARE COLLABORATIVE AND CO-CREATIVE: As managers, we foster a team spirit and create meaningful opportunities to hear the voices of those around us, while realizing that only by working together can we accomplish our mission. As leaders we see the inter-dependency of imperatives of the UN Charter and personally champion a collaborative inter-agency, multi-stakeholders and cross-thinking approach.
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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