MAIN DUTIES

Define the Strategic Objectives and Context

1.1 Conduct preparatory work to include review of PQI reports, stakeholder and situational analyses.

Host inception meetings with UNIDO, PIFS/PQI Initiative and the Pacific QI Focal Points

1.2 Facilitate face-to-face activity including:

workshop with National QI Focal Points on developing the PIQP, and

strategic planning to inform the PIQP.

1.3 Coordinate & mentor the national stakeholder consultations to be led by the National QI Focal Points.

Draft the Pacific Islands Quality Policy

2.1 Prepare the first draft Pacific Islands Quality Policy informed by the above steps.

2.2 Resolve comments by PIFS, PQI Initiative, UNIDO and National QI Focal Points.

Prepare Second Draft Pacific Islands Quality Policy.

2.3 Coordinate the hosting of national stakeholder consultations and the collection and disposal of comments.

Prepare the Third Draft Pacific Islands Quality Policy.

2.4 Resolve public comments. Prepare Final Draft Pacific Islands Quality Policy.

2.5 Support a regional validation of the final draft of the PIQP workshop.

2.6 Submit a close out report covering all activities and including recommendations for further action.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced university degree in Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Engineering, Economics, International Trade, Law, Business Studies or other relevant discipline with a specialization in quality management systems.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years practical experience in the field of quality infrastructure development, including specific experience in the area of policy and governance of QI, and conformity assessment in support of trade and private sector development in developing countries.
• Proven competence & achievement record and special knowledge of Quality Policy development is required.
• Understanding of the needs, conditions and problems related to QI development in developing countries is required.
• Good organization and priority management skills are required.
• Previous working experience in the Pacific is considered as an asset.
• Proven experience in overcoming deadlocks and difficulties in the implementation of complex projects is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with groups of diverse individuals are desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of work with UN constituents and knowledge of UN procedures would be an asset.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly French is desirable.