Country Office Lead — Sustainable Industrial Development

UN Atlas; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIDO invites applications for leading its Country Office in Pakistan. The role focuses on representing UNIDO, managing activities, and fostering partnerships to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development aligned with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9.

The position requires seniority in economic development and technical cooperation, with substantial experience in programme management, resource mobilization, and collaboration with government and private sector partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree.
• 7 years with a master's degree.
• 5 years with a doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Represent UNIDO and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Lead country office activities and contribute to national development goals.
• Identify development needs and resource mobilization opportunities.
• Lead the identification, development, and implementation of technical cooperation projects.
• Coordinate and report on UNIDO activities.
• Strengthen partnerships with government, private sector, and other organizations.
• Manage financial and human resources.
• Develop and report on a results-oriented business plan.
• Apply Results-Based Management.

Skills

Leadership

Representation

Partnership building

Resource mobilization

Project cycle management

Data analysis

Results-based management

Financial and human resource mgmt

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Job description

UNIDO invites applications for leading its Country Office in Pakistan. The role focuses on representing UNIDO, managing activities, and fostering partnerships to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development aligned with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9.

The position requires seniority in economic development and technical cooperation, with substantial experience in programme management, resource mobilization, and collaboration with government and private sector partners.