National Coordinator and ESG Expert

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About the Organization

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the UNIDO Project Manager, the consultant provides technical services to facilitate technical local implementation in India, stakeholder coordination and oversight of technical activities. The incumbent is responsible for the following key functions:

Job Responsibilities

Initial Assessment of Project Context in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (20 days)

• Collect and synthesize data on the local industrial ecosystem of the machinery sector, identifying specific segments of the value chain to be the main project target (considering KONE’s feedback).
• Identify and analyze key ESG-related requirements applicable to the selected machinery sub-value chain in India, focusing on international buyers' expectations (e.g., KONE) and regulatory frameworks such as the EU’s CSDDD and CSRD.
• Conduct visits, interviews, or surveys with companies, suppliers, intermediaries, and other relevant project stakeholders.
• Define priority thematic areas to guide the development of competency-based ESG curricula for both operational and managerial levels.
• Engage with KONE and other industry stakeholders to validate findings and align with supply chain expectations.
• Design and facilitate a validation workshop with private sector representatives to present the ESG needs analysis, collect feedback, and refine the scope of work for the ESG training curricula.

Output:

• Reports capturing analysis, stakeholder input, and final scoping of ESG curriculum development (operational and managerial levels).

Support to TOR Development and Procurement of specialized firm for curricula development (5 days)

• Contribute to the development and technical review of Terms of Reference (TORs) for consultancies to develop ESG-related curricula.
• Provide contextual insights to ensure TORs are aligned with national realities and project goals.

Output:

• TORs developed for each thematic area selected for ESG curriculum development.

Identification and Analysis of Training Providers for implementing ESG curricula (10 days)

• Conduct a mapping of potential training institutions in India for ESG curricula delivery, including TVET institutions, private centers, and universities.
• Develop and apply a rapid assessment framework based on relevance, capacity, reach, industry linkages, and institutional commitment.

Gather basic data (desk reviews, short surveys, interviews) to assess institutional interest and alignment.

• Prepare a shortlist of institutions best suited to pilot the ESG curricula and benefit from institutional strengthening.

Output:

• Report summarizing mapping, assessment criteria, findings, and shortlist with justifications.

Stakeholder Engagement, partnership building and Coordination (Alongside the duration and performance of activities)

• Serve as the local focal point for communication with KONE India, government bodies, industry associations, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote public-private collaboration for the project.
• Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings and consultations.
• Maintain regular communication with the UNIDO project team and provide updates as per the work plan.

Outputs:

• Effective stakeholder engagement and coordination with the UNIDO team.
• Work plan submitted to the Project Manager at the start of the assignment.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, or other relevant discipline is required.

Experience, Technical and Functional Expertise:

• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience including ESG-related project implementation or consulting, particularly in the private sector, manufacturing industry, or similar, is required.
• Proven experience working with stakeholder coordination and/or capacity-building, ideally in relation to sustainability and corporate engagement, or value chain initiatives is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with technical cooperation or development assistance programs in India is required.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, including the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across sectors and cultures is required.
• Familiarity with the machinery or industrial manufacturing sector is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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