Main Responsibilities
Backstop the assigned countries of coverage, providing support to relevant UNIDO field offices.
Contribute to providing regular communications with the network of UNIDO field offices in the region to ensure a coordinated approach to dealing with and addressing requests from national and regional counterparts.
As part of the core functions of the Bureau, including relationship management with stakeholders, maintain a regular exchange of information, prepare background and briefing notes for bilateral meetings with partners and counterparts of UNIDO.
Conceptualize and formulate effective and innovative cooperation strategies for the development of a coherent programme of technical assistance for the countries of the region, including analysis of government policies and industrial trends, portfolio trends and monitoring, review and monitoring of the overall industrial development situation, identification of priority areas for cooperation based on and consistent with country priorities, UNIDO’s regional strategies, business plan and service modules.
Undertake project and programme development work with an active participation, including leadership role, if required, at the stages of identification, formulation, implementation, and monitoring of projects and programmes at national and sub- regional levels, in close collaboration with relevant technical branches at Headquarters and relevant counterpart institutions at the field level, ensuring development of innovative and cost effective projects and programmes from all sources of financing. Ensure that best practices are incorporated in the development of projects and programmes while ensuring that the project and programme portfolio of UNIDO increases in the countries of the region.
Contribute to initiating and developing, in cooperation with the field network and relevant technical divisions, country, regional and partnership strategies and programmes that are effectively linked to national development priorities, donor priorities and the UNIDO mandate.
Provide backstopping and monitoring support to the Chief on the workplan of the Bureau and ensure programmatic coherence of UNIDO’s technical cooperation and service delivery at the country and regional levels.
Assist the Division in establishing close linkages with the extended network of UNIDO institutions in the field.
Collaborate with national and regional counterparts and partner institutions, including Permanent Missions of Member States, with a view to enabling a constant flow of information on UNIDO’s field operations and regional activities and strengthening relationships with stakeholders.
Collaborate with other relevant organizational units of UNIDO, on the organization of conferences and initiate other global forum activities to share knowledge and build partnerships.
Provide monitoring support to the Chief, in collaboration with the UNIDO field offices and relevant technical divisions, of the country programme portfolio and project implementation at the country level, including the implementation and monitoring according to UNIDO’s Results Based Management of the LAC Regional Programme 2026-2030
Provide substantive inputs and backstopping support in facilitating and/or organizing missions of the Director General to the Region in cooperation with the field office network.
Act as a Team Member in relevant UNIDO programmes in the region and participate in missions to promote UNIDO services and encourage governments, financing institutions, multilateral and bilateral organizations, private and public sectors, and other international and national partners to mobilize resources for UNIDO-led programmes.
Support the implementation of UNIDO’s SDG9 Accelerator including its online platform and South-south and triangular cooperation Mechanism.
Contribute to the preparation of results-based reporting (e.g. progress reports, annual reports, inputs to IRPF and SDG reporting) ensuring accuracy and evidence-based analysis.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Chief of the Bureau or Director of the Division.




Core Values and Competencies


Core Valus



Excellence – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance

Integrity – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly

Inclusion – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness

Humility – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions

Humanity – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development



Core Behaviors



Connect & Collaborate - Build trust through communication and teamwork; Share knowledge and embrace diversity

Analyse & Plan - Use data and evidence for decision-making; Plan proactively and prioritize effectively

Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Take ownership and deliver quality outputs; Align work with UNIDO mission and objectives

Learn and Develop - Continuously develop skills; Seek feedback and share knowledge

Adapt and Innovate - Respond flexibly to change; Embrace innovation and new approaches





Minimum Organizational Requirements


Education: First-level university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in economics, development studies, business administration, international relations, public administration or relevant field, is required. An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) or Doctorate in the same fields are accepted with a reduced requirement for years of professional experience



Experience:



A minimum of professional experience aligned with the educational level is required, as follows:

First-level university degree (Bachelor’s): at least 8 years of relevant professional experience
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent): at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
Doctorate: at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Progressively responsible relevant professional experience, including some at the international level in economic development, programme management, involving technical cooperation in developing countries is required.
Experience in all phases of the Project Cycle is required.
Exposure to the needs, conditions and problems affecting the Latin America and the Caribbean region is desirable.
Experience in programme/project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation within a development or UN context.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, synthesize and interpret complex data from multiple sources to support evidence-based decision-making.
Ability to identify key trends, issues and risks, and translate them into clear findings and actionable recommendations.
Ability to collaborate across units and with external stakeholders (e.g. field offices, UN partners).


Functional Competence



Continuously develop and maintain expertise
Stay informed of industry trends and best practices
Apply knowledge to improve results and decision-making
Adopt new tools and technologies
Take ownership of professional development




Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required. Fluency in or working knowledge of Portuguese, or of another United Nations language, is desirable.