National Investment & Technology Promotion (ITP) Expert and Deputy Head

Requisition ID: 7240
Grade: NOC
Country: Russian Federation
Duty Station: Moscow
Category: Professional and Higher
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 5,272,010 RUB
Application deadline: 7-Apr-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty and hunger reduction, inclusive and fair globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019 as well as the Riyadh Declaration adopted at the twenty-first session of UNIDO General Conference in 2025, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States. The relevance of this mission 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 inclusive and sustainable industrial development, however, applies to all SDGs.

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document and it is in line with UNIDO’s Vision 2050. It sets a renewed vision to support Member States and shape their industries for development. The priorities include fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, renewable and clean energy, sustainable energy access and climate action. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards-related activities; and (iv) convening and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer, investment mobilization, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

The Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible for UNIDO's relations with Member States and all external partners, including through the Policymaking Organs. It plays a central role for interaction and collaboration with traditional and non-traditional donors; oversees the regional bureaus as well as the network of established field offices, liaison offices and Investment and Technology Promotion Offices; and supports the implementation of particularly complex projects, programmes and special assignments, thus also fulfilling an important role in safeguarding their quality and the reputation of the Organization.

The Directorate houses the Divisions of Policymaking Organs (PMO), Regional Bureaus and Field Offices (RFO), Field and Liaison Strategy (FLS), Member States and Funding Relations (MSR), Special Operations (SOP), and Investment and Technology Promotion Offices and Institutional Partnerships (ITP). The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration among the Divisions as well as with relevant entities in the Directorate of SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET) and the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS).

This position is located under the Investment and Technology Promotion Offices and Institutional Partnerships (GLO/ITP). The Division of ITPOs and Institutional Partnerships (GLO/ITP) will link UNIDO's Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) with international corporate partners and use the ITP network to forge, in collaboration with IET/PPP and GLO/FLS, partnerships with development partners. It will engage in match-making and partnership development at corporate, institutional, and political levels to support developing countries and countries with economies in transition in becoming attractive investment locations resulting in increased levels of investments and, through investors and partners that the ITPOs bring to the table, engage in technology exchange partnerships that enable them to adopt new technologies for sustainable industrial development.

This Division harnesses different types of partnerships at corporate, institutional and political level to support developing countries in their endeavor to become attractive investment locations resulting in increased levels of investments (foreign direct investment, impact investments, domestic investments) as well as technology exchange and adoption. The Division expands its Investment and Technology Promotion Network by closely interlinking UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) with investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and international corporate partners.

UNIDO’s international Network of Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) counts nine offices that are located in Tokyo, Japan; Rome, Italy; Shanghai and Beijing, China; Seoul, the Republic of Korea; Moscow, the Russian Federation; Manama, Bahrain; Lagos, Nigeria; and Bonn, Germany.

UNIDO ITPOs have contributed to reducing development imbalances, by brokering investment and technology agreements between developed, developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Located in both hemispheres, the specialized network of UNIDO ITPOs opens up opportunities for investors and technology suppliers to find potential partners and offers unique services to both entrepreneurs and business institutions.

The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, in the country as well as in the region and in headquarters.

The Deputy Head of ITPO is under the direct supervision of the Head of ITPO and overall guidance of the Director of GLO/ITP.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Director-General and in this context, all staff are expected to serve in any assignment and duty station as determined by the needs of the Organization.

Project Context

The UNIDO Centre for International Industrial Cooperation in the Russian Federation (UNIDO CIIC) was established in 1989 within the framework of the Agreement between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Government of the USSR. Today the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office Russia (ITPO Russia), also acting as UNIDO CIIC Russia, operates on the basis of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and UNIDO of 1992, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 513 of July 6, 2008 and the Government Decree No. 502 of 29 March 2023. On 18 November 2025, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Government of the Russian Federation concluded a new Agreement establishing the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in the Russian Federation.

The main objective of the ITPO Russia is to promote international cooperation in the economic, technological, industrial, and scientific spheres between enterprises, associations, organizations, and firms from Russia and developing countries.

The ITPO Russia’s activities are carried out to benefit federal interests and are aimed at assisting Russian state organizations and private companies in the efficient development of international cooperation, attracting investment resources, technology transfer, as well as expanding and deepening cooperation between the Russian Federation and UNIDO.

The ITPO Russia is a part of UNIDO global network of Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) aimed to support industrial development and economic growth of developing countries and countries with economies in transition by identifying and mobilizing the technical, financial, managerial and other resources required for the implementation of specific industrial investment and technology projects.

Main Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Director of GLO/ITP and direct supervision of the Head of ITPO Russia and the Project Manager (Director, GLO/ITP), and working with the project team, the ITPO Expert and Deputy Head administers elements of technical cooperation programme or specific project/s and implementation of technical cooperation programmes/ projects and activities. Main duties are:

Operational Coordination and Support

• Provides operational support and coordination for the effective day‑to‑day functioning of ITPO Russia, ensuring timely implementation of activities in line with approved work plans, quality standards and allocated budgets.
• Supports the ITPO Head in ensuring operational continuity and institutional memory of the ITPO Moscow office across project phases.
• Supervises assigned staff and consultants, as delegated, and supports effective work planning and coordination.
• Applies system‑wide project management tools and supports compliance with accountability, transparency standards and the UNIDO Integrated Results and Programme Framework (IRPF).

Programme Implementation and Reporting

• Supports the development and implementation of ITPO Russia activities related to investment and technology promotion, under the guidance of the ITPO Head.
• Coordinates the preparation of project documentation, including cooperation agreements, technical specifications and co
• ncept notes.
• Contributes to the preparation of the Annual Work Programme, annual and ad‑hoc reports, concept papers and substantive inputs for meetings, conferences and events.
• Provides inputs to needs assessments, screening of requests for assistance and programme implementation activities.
• Supports partnership development and resource mobilization efforts.

Stakeholder Liaison and Technical Support

• Provides technical advice to companies, organizations and institutions on investment and technology promotion opportunities and joint project implementation.
• Maintains regular working‑level contacts with public and private institutions in the Russian Federation involved in investment and technology promotion.
• Supports the organization of investment and technology promotion events, including matchmaking events, exhibitions and missions, in cooperation with national counterparts and the ITPO Network.
• Liaises with UNIDO Headquarters and supports coordination with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), as required
• Represent the ITPO Russia Head at conferences, official functions, ceremonial events, and other designated occasions as required.

Minimum Organizational Requirements

Education:

A first‑level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Management, International Relations, Economics, Foreign Trade or Corporate Governance or related disciplines is required.

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) or a Doctorate in the same fields are accepted with a reduced requirement for years of professional experience.

Experience, technical knowledge and functional expertise:

A minimum of professional experience aligned with the educational level is required, as follows:

• Language: Fluency in written and spoken Russian and English, is required. Core Values and Competencies Core Values WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially. WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner. WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective. Key Competencies WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity. WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world. WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work. WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.
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  • First‑level university degree (Bachelor’s): at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s): at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Doctorate: at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Relevant professional experience, ideally at the international level, is required.
  • Good communication and coordination skills are required.
  • Familiarity with the business, investment and industrial climate in Russia and a specific experience in cooperation with Russian authorities and business counterparts in development and implementation of international industrial development projects; experience in carrying out investment and technology promotion activities are required.
  • Familiarity with the UN system and knowledge of UNIDO programmes, requirements, procedures, rules and regulations is an asset.