Organizational Context
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 mandate of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition.
Project Context
This project aims to establish a training academy for the operations and maintenance of heavy equipment used in the mining industry (i.e. earthmoving equipment and trucks). The project will build-on the existing technical and vocational education program of the Northern Technical College (NORTEC) – Ndola, Zambia. NORTEC was established in 1959 and provides training programs in electrical, mechanical, automotive engineering and the applied sciences. The new training program will be developed in-consultation with industry to ensure courses are demand-driven and meet the current needs of the work environment.
Main Duties and Requirements
The project coordinator is expected to support the UNIDO project manager with the implementation of all project activities. For a detailed list of duties and the minimum organizational requirements, please refer to the attached terms of reference (ToR).
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements stated in the ToR are encouraged to send their CV to k.kerres@unido.org by 30th April 2015.
