National Ecosystem Coordination Expert at UNIDO

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is recruiting a National Ecosystem Coordination Expert to support the implementation of its project on strengthening Nigeria’s clean technology entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Organisation: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Location: Abuja, FCT
Employment Type: Non Staff, When Actually Employed
Appointment Category: National Consultant
Grade: ISA-NOC
Requisition ID: 8297
Contract Duration: 108 working days over the contract period
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Job Overview

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is recruiting a National Ecosystem Coordination Expert to support the implementation of its project on strengthening Nigeria’s clean technology entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The successful candidate will provide technical and coordination support to the Nigeria Clean Technology Innovation and Delivery Unit (NCTIDU), working with the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), government agencies, research institutions, private sector organisations and other development partners.

The role involves coordinating project activities, supporting institutional capacity development, facilitating partnerships, monitoring implementation progress and contributing to technical reporting. The expert will also support the development of work plans, budgets, monitoring frameworks and strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s cleantech innovation ecosystem.

About UNIDO

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

Its work supports poverty reduction, inclusive globalisation and environmental sustainability. UNIDO works with member states to advance industrial development in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Project Background

The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, is implementing Project 240184, titled Strengthening Cleantech Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Nigeria, with support from UNIDO.

The project seeks to establish and operationalise the Nigeria Clean Technology Innovation and Delivery Unit as a federally anchored platform for coordinating policy implementation, supporting cleantech enterprises, mobilising investments, managing knowledge and increasing the visibility of Nigeria’s cleantech ecosystem.

The second phase builds on the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Nigeria Phase I. It focuses on strengthening the country’s cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through institutional development, research commercialisation, enterprise acceleration, access to finance, skills development, policy implementation and ecosystem coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination and Implementation

1. Attend key project meetings and serve as a technical focal point for ecosystem coordination within NCTIDU, in agreement with FMIST and the Project Manager.
2. Support the preparation of Terms of Reference for national project consultants and contractors.
3. Consolidate technical requirements with NCTIDU and the UNIDO project team.
4. Support the preparation of technical requirements and procurement specifications for assigned activities.
5. Contribute to tender clarifications and technical evaluations in line with UNIDO administrative rules and policies.
6. Liaise with FMIST, the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and other government counterparts through NCTIDU.
7. Provide regular technical updates and inputs to financial reporting.
8. Organise technical briefings and debriefings with NCTIDU and relevant partners on project progress, developments, resource requirements and implementation priorities.
9. Support the coordination, quality control and monitoring of assigned technical and ecosystem activities.
10. Provide technical guidance to the local project team and NCTIDU personnel, promoting knowledge transfer and institutional capacity development.
11. Advise the Project Manager and support NCTIDU in preparing detailed work plans, budgets and monitoring and evaluation tools.
12. Identify initiatives and partnership opportunities, including private sector partnerships, to strengthen programme delivery.
13. Maintain links with GCIP Nigeria Phase I and other cleantech and private sector development initiatives to promote coordination and avoid duplication.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

1. Provide technical inputs into the project’s operational planning and monitoring systems.
2. Support NCTIDU in using agreed indicators, baselines and reporting tools.
3. Assist in preparing Project Steering Committee meetings, including Terms of Reference, technical documentation and follow up on decisions.
4. Prepare a final assignment report covering technical contributions, results, implementation challenges, conclusions and recommendations.
5. Provide inputs to the administrative and financial monitoring of assigned project activities.
6. Monitor assigned project activities using appropriate tools and verifiable output indicators.
7. Consolidate monitoring information from relevant ecosystem partners.
8. Contribute to project progress reports, including biannual Project Steering Committee reports and annual consolidated reports.

3. External Relations and Partnerships

1. Identify and document best practices, success stories and replicable approaches from project activities.
2. Support the dissemination of project knowledge through NCTIDU in line with agreed communication and visibility arrangements.
3. Help maintain partnerships with national institutions, research organisations, business incubators, private sector organisations, financial institutions and UN project partners.
4. Facilitate stakeholder consultations and coordinated follow up with relevant partners.
5. Provide technical inputs into the project’s communication strategy.
6. Document and share lessons learned and successful project approaches through approved communication channels.

4. Final Assignment and Handover

1. Consolidate contributions from NCTIDU and relevant stakeholders into the final assignment report.
2. Provide recommendations and handover information to support continuity of the project’s technical and ecosystem coordination functions beyond the assignment period.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Applicants must possess an Advanced University Degree, such as a Master’s degree or equivalent, in any of the following fields:

• Economics
• Engineering
• Sciences
• Agro-industries
• Environment
• Business Administration
• Another relevant discipline

Alternatively, applicants with a First Level University Degree or an advanced technical college diploma in a relevant field may be considered if they have an additional five years of professional experience directly relevant to the assignment.

Professional Experience

1. At least five years of professional experience coordinating the implementation of national development or technical cooperation programmes and projects.
2. Experience evaluating the needs, conditions and challenges of Nigeria or a comparable country in the region.
3. Experience providing technical advisory and coordination support to government institutions in cleantech, innovation, entrepreneurship or sustainable industrial development.

Additional Advantageous Experience

Experience in the following areas will be an advantage:

1. Stakeholder mapping and facilitating multi stakeholder consultations.
2. Coordinating follow up among government agencies, research institutions, enterprise support organisations and private sector partners.
3. Working with development agencies, donor communities, private sector organisations and relevant government institutions.
4. Supporting cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
5. Enterprise incubation and acceleration.
6. Research commercialisation and partnerships between enterprises and financing institutions.

Language Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Core Values and Competencies

UNIDO expects candidates to demonstrate the following core values:

• Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and acting transparently and responsibly.
• Humility: Demonstrating self awareness and valuing the contributions of others.
• Excellence: Delivering high quality results and continuously improving performance.
• Inclusion: Promoting respect, diversity and fairness.
• Humanity: Demonstrating compassion and supporting sustainable development.

Candidates should also demonstrate these core behaviours:

1. Adapt and Innovate.
2. Analyse and Plan.
3. Connect and Collaborate.
4. Learn and Develop.
5. Deliver Results with Positive Impact.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the UNIDO Online Recruitment System.

Requisition ID: 8297

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026.

Important Notes

1. UNIDO reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
2. Only candidates considered at an advanced stage of the selection process will be contacted.
3. All applications must be submitted through the UNIDO Online Recruitment System.
4. The appointment is limited to the specified project and does not carry an expectation of contract renewal.
5. Selected candidates may be required to disclose relevant financial and personal interests in accordance with UNIDO procedures.