Reform Management Associate

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Requisition ID:
7718 Grade:
ISA-P1 Country:
Austria Duty Station:
Vienna Category:
International Consultant Type of Job Posting:
Internal and External Employment Type:
NonStaff-Regular Contract Duration:
5 months Application Deadline:
14-Jul-2026, 11:59 PM(Vienna, Austria time)
Vacancy Announcement TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Reform Management Expert works under the direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Administrative Innovation and Transformation, and is expected to undertake the following tasks:
Support the mapping and consolidation of reforms, including operationalization of the field reform such as on decentralization and integration of Field-Headquarters in technical cooperation, programmatic and operations, and assist in linking these to the overall objectives and vision on modernization and transformation of administrative services;
Contribute to the development of a roadmap towards reform management and operational transformation, drawing on the integrated assessment and comprehensive review and analysis undertaken by the Office;
Research and compile best practices for reform and transformation of administrative services across the UN system, including with regard to decentralization and integration of Field-Headquarters in technical cooperation, programmatic and operations;
Support benchmarking, learning and exposure activities to other UN entities or leading international organizations on reform and transformation of administrative services;
Provide operational support to relevant UNIDO entities on the development of key focus areas and operational transformation initiatives, and assist the coordination in this regard;
Draft briefings, presentations and reports on UNIDO’s architecture, priorities, and strategies towards modernizing administrative services, in cooperation with relevant organizational entities, for internal and external purposes;
Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Director of the Office.
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration or another field relevant to UNIDO’s mandate is
required .
Experience:
At least one (1) year of work experience in an area relevant to the recruiting office is
required . Ability to research and analyse information
is required . Experience in organizational reform processes, including in the UN context is
desirable .
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is
required . Fluency in or working knowledge of other United Nations language(s), is
desirable .
CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCE Core Values
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.
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.
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.
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org
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