Technical Specialist - Industrial Development

The Technical Specialist - Industrial Development will provide subject matter expertise throughout the project implementation cycle under the EU4Mindanao Action. The role focuses on increasing local agribusinesses' and cooperatives' productive capacities through agro-industrial development, technology and equipment transfer, renewable energy solutions, processing and value addition, and adoption of responsible business practices and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, gender-responsive needs assessments of agribusinesses, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs to identify opportunities and barriers.
• Lead identification, specification, procurement, and transfer of productivity-enhancing equipment and renewable energy solutions.
• Ensure alignment of equipment and energy solutions with shared processing facilities and market demand.
• Provide technical guidance on processing techniques, productivity improvement, food safety, quality control, and resource efficiency.
• Apply the anchor firm methodology to support value chain integration.
• Support design and delivery of entrepreneurial training and skills development programmes for youth and local communities.
• Lead provision of direct assistance to youth for livelihood generation and income diversification.
• Explore digitalization of training contents and mobile training modalities.
• Provide on-site technical advisory services and follow-up mentoring to beneficiary enterprises and cooperatives.
• Lead implementation of responsible business practices and sustainability standards training and coaching.
• Provide guidance on UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and responsible sourcing.
• Establish linkages with certification initiatives and buyer networks.
• Coordinate closely with project teams, government partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in industrial development, engineering, business administration, or related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in industrial development, agro-industry, or related sectors.
• Experience in project implementation and management, preferably in development cooperation projects.
• Proven expertise in agro-industrial development, technology transfer, renewable energy solutions, and value addition processes.
• Knowledge of responsible business practices, sustainability standards, and quality control.
• Experience working with local communities, cooperatives, and agribusinesses, including vulnerable groups such as women and youth.
• Ability to conduct gender-responsive needs assessments and market analysis.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, including working with government agencies, UN organizations, and private sector partners.
• Familiarity with UNIDO rules and procedures for procurement and project management.
• Excellent communication and training skills, including capacity building and mentoring.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in field conditions.

Skills

• Industrial Development
• Project Implementation
• Project Management
• Agro-Industrial Development
• Technology Transfer
• Renewable energy solutions
• Value Addition Processes
• Responsible Business Conduct
• Sustainability Standards Compliance
• Quality Control
• Community Engagement
• Cooperative Development
• Gender-Responsive Needs Assessment
• Market Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Government Liaison
• UNIDO Procurement Procedures
• Capacity Building
• Training and Mentoring
• Field Work

Languages

English