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Design Labs Expert

United Nations Industrial Development OrganisationWien, Wien, Austria

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Requisition ID : 5338

Grade : ISA-Specialist

Country : Austria

Duty Station : Vienna

Category : International Consultant

Type of Job Posting : Internal and External

Employment Type : NonStaff-Regular

Contract Duration : 1 year with the possibility of extension

Application Deadline : 24-Mar-2025, 11 : 59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 mission of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. 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.

UNIDO InnoLab

The position is located under the Innovation Lab (COR / DIT / LAB). The UNIDO Innovation Lab (InnoLab) focuses on enabling organization-wide platform for advancing industrial innovation and digital transformation.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Head of the UNIDO Innovation Lab, the Design Labs Expert will focus on developing, facilitating, and institutionalizing design-driven innovation processes within UNIDO.

In particular, the incumbent will perform the following key functions :

Embedding Design Thinking into UNIDO’s Operations .

Develop design-driven methodologies for UNIDO teams.
Conduct innovation sprints and design labs to generate new ideas.
Create toolkits, templates, and training materials for human-centered design.

Facilitating Innovation Workshops and Experimentation

Lead co-creation workshops with internal teams and stakeholders.

Apply rapid prototyping techniques to test ideas.

Design and implement real-world experiments .

Policy and Program Innovation .

Support policy teams in applying user research .

Assist in creating innovation sandboxes .

Ensure design methodologies support ISID objectives.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing

Train UNIDO teams in design thinking .

Develop a repository of best practices for knowledge sharing.

Facilitate peer-learning networks .

Strategic Partnerships and Thought Leadership

Identify opportunities for collaboration with external partners.

Represent UNIDO at global innovation forums .

Develop partnerships with corporate innovation teams .

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education : Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in design thinking, innovation management, industrial design, behavioral science, or related fields is required.

Technical and Functional Experience :

At least five (5) years of relevant experience in design-driven innovation is required .

Strong background in facilitating design thinking workshops is required .

Experience in applying design methodologies in policy-making is highly desirable.

Familiarity with agile methodologies is an asset.

Track record of engaging with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions is required .

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

REQUIRED VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Core values :

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY : work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM : work hard and competently.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY : work together effectively and inclusively.

Key competencies :

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE : cooperate to reach our potential.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : manage our work effectively.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST : communicate effectively and build trust.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE : continuously improve and support innovation.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only. Employees of UNIDO are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and respect for diversity. Only persons who fully commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply : www.unido.org

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