PNUD recrute 01 Agri-Industrial Business Specialist
PNUD
Luanda, Angola
Agri-Industrial Business Specialist (IPSA10)
Agri-Industrial Business Specialist (IPSA10)
Luanda, Angola
Job Identification
4670
Locations
Luanda, Angola
Posting Date
07/12/2022, 04:19 PM
Apply Before
07/27/2022, 04:59 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency
UNDP
Grade
IB
Vacancy Type
International Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area
Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration
6 months
Education & Work Experience
Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience
Required Languages
English
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Job Description
Background and Organizational Context
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Government has embarked on expanding industrial base and see it as an opportunity to enable Angola to fulfil its economic goal of economic diversification and attaining middle income economy by 2024. The emphasis is for industrialization that absorbs the rapidly growing labour force, boosting local production, produce products and services that are competitive in the domestic and international markets and improve people’s livelihood. The industrial sector will link with other sectors of the economy. Agriculture-based industry is particularly important for developing Angola and is a first step towards the structural transformation of the economy.
To foster economic diversification, employment and manufacturing value-added sectors, the government is in process of approving the Industrial Development Plan of Angola 2025 (PDIA). The PDIA aims to boost domestic manufacturing in alignment with the PRODESI through four major actions: i) the reform of the legal framework; ii) improvement of the human capital; iii) more investments in infrastructure; and iv) the promotion of innovation and competitiveness with a focus on MSMEs.
UNDP is supporting the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MINDCOM) to implement the Small Rural Industry Promotion Program (PROFIR) . The PROFIR aims to bring about the structural transformation of the Angolan economy from one based on agriculture to one driven primarily by industries. The project is supporting the establishment of policy framework directing governments to intervene to remove structural bottlenecks and improve information flow and coordination. The policy framework for industrialization, therefore, seeks to provide incentives, improve capabilities, and provide an appropriate institutional framework that will ensure that an industrialization process is led by the private sector.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Agri-Industrial Business Specialist, will work in collaboration with the UNDP Ministry of Industry and Trade, and connect with UNDO to carry out the following tasks:
Technical and Programmme Support:
Provide technical and programmatic support to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and specialist team working on the successful planning, delivery, and implementation of PROFIR activities;
Provide technical inputs to the design of assessment tools that would determine the current capacities and gaps of the PIRs and of Angola Institute for Innovation and Industrial Development (IDIIA );
Support efforts to create and enable an effective, coherent, and comprehensive framework for the PROFOR activities, within the framework of rural industrial development and supply development in line with UNDP CO portfolio approach;
Serve as interlocutor between UNDP and Ministry of Industry and Trade and and institutions (public, private and IFIs) partnering on the Private Sector Development Programme for Angola.
Policy Advice
Provide technical expertise to Ministry of Industry and Trade on rural industry development, with substantial input in the areas of responsible business and MSMEs development;
Produce technical ToRs that will facilitate an a appropriate legal framework development the rural industrial parks (PIRs); .
Plan and supervise conduction of capacity building activities such as study tours, workshops and training for Angolan officials in the area of agribusiness and agro-industrial processing and development;
Ensure technical coordination with partners, stakeholders, and other agencies and develop strategic partnerships with other local, regional and international actors involved in technical assistance to private sector and agro-industrial processing and development;
Support access and spread knowledge of relevant international instruments and guidelines among Iraqi counterparts in public and private sector.
Partnerships and support to Resource Mobilization
Support to a resource mobilization effort for implementation of the Programme activities. Analyze key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support agro-industrial processing and development initiatives;
Ensure that regular reporting is provided to the AfDB and Government stakeholders (Ministry of Industry and trade and Ministry of Economy and Planning and IDIIA, that satisfy the need for informative, clear and transparent reporting that places on record all significant events, progress and outstanding issues, and that monitors the drawdown of the project’s resources;
Coordinate and ensure coherent reporting by all implementing agencies.
Ensure effective implementation of project operations (finance, asset management, administration, HR) in line with UNDP corporate rule, regulation and policies
Assist in selection of project experts and consultants and participates in selection process if required;
Prepare inputs to ToRs, technical specifications, RFP/RFQ, bills of quantities;
Assist in evaluation of bid and offers, compiles and prepares documentation (bid opening report, evaluation and selection reports);
Support sound financial management of the Project (including financial reporting) in close cooperation and collaboration with Project Manager and/or the UNDP staff designated for financial/administrative issues;
Document files for the Project;
Fulfill additional tasks relevant to the job, as required.
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Conduct training and/or helping organize training events and activities;
Collect and compile lessons learned and best practices in financial management and services. Disseminate to clients and stakeholders as appropriate to build capacity and knowledge;
Contribute to financial business operational practices and management innovation;
Supervise and guide staff and personnel under responsibility, as applicable, provide technical guidance and monitor performance to ensure delivery of results according to plans and standards of accountability and performance.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the guidance and supervision of the UNDP Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth Programme Specialist, the Agri-Industrial Business Specialist, will work in collaboration with the UNDP Ministry of Industry and Trade and connect with UNDO.
Competencies
Core competencies
Achieve Results: Level 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively: Level 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously: Level 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility: Level 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination: Level 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner: Level 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioriti]ed plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions
Negotiation and Influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates ‘win-win’ situations
Knowledge Facilitation: Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally
IFI Partnerships: Knowledge and understanding of IFIs (strategies, approaches, processes and systems)
Private sector resource mobilization: A Ability to identify, develop and manage partnerships that leverage private sector technical expertise and resources.
Business Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Strategic sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, or other related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of proven knowledge and experience in agri-business;
Experience in running agri-industrial business corridors, agribusiness projects development and management, agribusiness enterprise, e-marketing, or any other relevant fields;
Experience in capacity assessment, design and implementation of training modules on agri-business;
Experience in coordinating common interest efforts of multiple stakeholders and partners;
Experience in stakeholder engagement and building effective Partnerships;
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams;
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of economic clusters/corridors, agri-industrialization, agribusiness technology incubators, agribusiness projects development and management, and national innovation strategies in agriculture in the context of Angola;
Coordination skills with strong individual planning capacity;
Experience working with international organizations, high-level government officials representing central government bodies and local administrations;
Prior experience with UN projects or other international organizations is an advantage;
Prior working experience in Angola or Africa is an asset.
Language
Fluency in both written and spoken English is required
Working knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish is an added advantage
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