Pool of the Capacity Building Specialists for Territorial Development (three retainer positions), Multiple positions

• Result 1: Improved development planning and introduction of the Integrated Territorial Investments (ITI) concept
• Result 2: Enhanced economic growth 
• Result 3: Improved social infrastructure and social cohesion

• integrated sustainable urban development, especially regarding ITI and Sustainable Urban Development (SUD);
• regional development policy; and
• urban and spatial planning.

• Take a strong part in the conduction of analyses, provision of recommendations and provision of technical input related to the establishment of the ISTD model in Serbia 
• Provide technical inputs to the various products of the Programme (e.g. comparative analysis, final study, handbooks and guidance material etc.) that are part of development process of the institutional framework for future use of EU territorial development instruments
• Provide technical inputs into the development of the regulatory framework related to the introduction and management of Serbia’s ISTD model, considering Chapter 22 of the EU Acquis 
• Take a strong part in the definition of processes and the creation of tools that facilitate the introduction and management of ISTD mechanisms
• Provide technical inputs for the development of the capacity building programme related to introduction and management of ISTD, targeted at MEI, RDAs, and LSGs
• Develop and deliver training sessions and/or other capacity building activities related to ISTD models, while considering examples from EU countries that are most relevant for the Serbian context
• Develop handbooks and guidance material on ISTD
• Devise and support the organisation of a Study Tours programme on ISTD for representatives of LSGs, RDAs and MEI
• Conduct peer review of documents/products of the Programme related to ISTD
• Provide technical inputs to Programme’s reports, briefings, and other written materials
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above

• Master degree, preferably in development studies, economics or management studies is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with a combination of two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master degree

• Minimum five years of work experience related to integrated and sustainable territorial development is required
• Experience of working in cooperation with government(s) of EU countries on analysing, evaluating, establishing or managing integrated territorial development policies is required 
• Experience in preparing capacity building programmes and delivering training in the area of territorial development is required
• Experience with international organisations is desirable

• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of Serbian is an asset

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

The UNOPS Republic of Serbia Multi Country Office (RSMCO) is implementing 15 projects in Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Ukraine. 

In Serbia, where UNOPS has been active since 2000, and North Macedonia and Montenegro where UNOPS works since 2017, the organisation provides support in demanding socio-economic reforms and facilitating accession to the European Union. The projects focus on sustainable socio-economic development, good governance, social cohesion, environment and emergency response. The projects are implemented with the funding from the European Union (EU), Kingdom of Norway, Governments of Switzerland, Sweden and North Macedonia.

In Ukraine, UNOPS support to the partners in their reform agenda since 2017 spans the rule of law, social protection, demining, emergency response and security. The projects are funded by the EU, UNHCR, the Governments of Japan and Canada.

All projects have gender equality as a transversal theme, and have been contextualised within the broader Sustainable Development Goals frameworks and objectives.