Project Associate

United Nations Industrial Development Organization - UNIDO | Staff |
Closing: 11 Mar 2026 14 days remaining
Location: Vienna

Overview

Applies theoretical knowledge and administrative skills to support technical cooperation activities in a specific sector, area, country, or programme/project. The role involves compiling information, drafting documents, and assisting in monitoring project execution.

Tasks Summary
  • Compile general background information on economic and social factors.
  • Design and draft supporting flow charts, schedules, graphs, and tables.
  • Coordinate the collection and verification of documents, actions, and data.
  • Assemble and edit basic data for planning and negotiation.
  • Check project documents for clarity, consistency, and completeness.
  • Describe progress of ongoing project(s).
  • Investigate designated project activities and discuss findings with supervisor.
  • Maintain institutional memories or other documentation systems.
  • Assist in monitoring exercises related to project execution.
  • Retrieve substantive information on project status, outcome, output, KPIs, and risks.
  • Draft reports, ad-hoc assignments, and research activities.
  • Arrange briefings, tours, and related activities for visitors, missions, and fellowship holders.
Experience Requirements
  • At least one (1) year of work experience in an area relevant for the recruiting office, including practical application of the context of technical cooperation activities is required.
  • Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions, and problems in developing countries, is desirable.
Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations, or other relevant discipline with specialization in trade, project management, SME development, is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required.

Languages Preferred: • Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly is desirable.

Contract Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)

Work Modality:

Remuneration:

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