Independent National Expert - CAIP Site Selection Technical Assessment

UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization Remote | Nairobi Temporary Appointment Posted 2026-09-26

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UNIDO is hiring an Independent National Expert in Nairobi, Kenya, on a 17-day temporary appointment to support site selection for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks. The expert will conduct site visits, collect data, and prepare a ranked technical report recommending a pilot site, working with a national team and county stakeholders. The role targets Kenyan nationals or permanent residents with strong agribusiness and agro-industrial development experience.

17-day temporary appointment based in Nairobi, Kenya
Focus on CAIP site selection, data collection, and technical reporting
Requires university degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience
Open to Kenyan nationals or permanent residents only
Female candidates and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply
Application deadline is 16 October 2026

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Independent National Expert - CAIP Site Selection Technical Assessment
UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Remote | Nairobi
National
ISA-NOD level
Speaks English
Application deadline: October 16, 2026 (20 days)
Apply
Summary by Impactpool
The UNIDO is seeking an Independent National Expert for a temporary appointment in Nairobi, Kenya, to assist in the site selection for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). The expert will work with a national team to conduct site visits, collect data, and prepare a ranked technical report recommending a pilot site. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a strong background in agribusiness and agro-industrial development. This position is part of a project aimed at enhancing sustainable rural development and modernizing the agribusiness sector in Kenya.
Candidate Requirements:
University degree in agribusiness or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in agribusiness or agro-industrial park development
Familiarity with CAIPs or similar programs in Kenya
Experience in site assessments or feasibility studies
Knowledge of county government structures in Kenya
Excellent data collection and report-writing skills
Fluency in English; Kiswahili is desirable
Requisition ID:
8135
Grade:
ISA-NOD
Country:
Kenya
Duty Station:
Nairobi
Category:
National Consultant
Type of Job Posting:
Internal and External
Employment Type:
NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Contract Duration:
17 days
Application deadline:
16-Oct-2026
, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)
Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants
and
employees
with
disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.
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 UNIDO, as described in the
Lima Declaration
adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the
Abu Dhabi Declaration
adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate
inclusive and sustainable industrial development
(ISID)
in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development.
UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9
, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies to a greater or lesser extent to all SDGs.
The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) is UNIDO’s core strategic document. As the Organization moves from the 2022–2025 cycle to the 2026–2029 MTPF, it sets a renewed vision to support Member States shape their industries for development. The new priorities include renewable and clean energy, sustainable access and climate action, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, and fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.
Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.
DIRECTORATE OF SDG INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION (IET)
Under the overall direction of the Director General, and in close collaboration with relevant organizational entities, the Directorate of SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible for the development of innovative UNIDO services in the areas of agro-industry and agribusiness, sustainability standards and fair production, and climate relevant or climate-improving technologies. It is also, in collaboration with ODG, responsible for developing innovative cooperation concepts, identifying new sources and means of innovative finance and entering into new partnerships with a broad range of relevant stakeholders. The Directorate is responsible for the Divisions of Agribusiness and Infrastructure Development (IET/AGR), Fair Production, Sustainability Standards and Trade (IET/PST), Climate and Technology Partnerships (IET/CTP), Innovative Finance and International Financial Institutions (IET/IFI), and Public-Private Partnerships (IET/PPP). Leveraging the diverse skill sets of UNIDO personnel and the services provided by the two TC directorates, IET collaborates closely with TCS to develop and implement programmes and projects, aiming at enhancing synergy and complementarity and maximizing UNIDO corporate performance and impacts on the ground. The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration among the Divisions as well as with relevant entities in all Directorates across the Organization.
Division of Agribusiness and Infrastructure Development (IET/AGR)
Under the overall guidance of the Director General, the direct supervision of the Managing Director, Directorate of SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET), and in close coordination with other organizational entities within UNIDO, the Division of Agribusiness and Infrastructure Development (IET/AGR) supports Member States in their efforts to pave the way to sustainable rural development and a structurally transformed and modernized agribusiness sector. Capitalizing on the experience gained by UNIDO in this field over decades and on tried-and-tested and to-be-developed service modules, the Division will explore innovative approaches to maximise the potential that exists in agribusiness development, addressing emerging global trends, in particular food security, poverty alleviation and climate change. It will explore new ways to contribute to global efforts to reduce hunger, accelerate food systems transition, and generate income and employment, especially among women and youth.
The Division provides technical cooperation services to assist the modernization of agriculture and agro-industry, especially in less-developed countries, ensuring that enterprises add value to primary agricultural production, substitute the imports of food and other value-added agricultural products, and participate effectively in local, regional and global value chains. Where needed, it will develop infrastructure and agro-industrial parks and capacities for agro-industrialization, value addition, quality assurance and food safety. It will also bring innovative approaches to Member States to fully benefit from carbon-neutral and biodiversity-enhancing agricultural and agro-industrial production and development opportunities in the green and blue bioeconomy.
PROJECT CONTEXT
The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) and county governments, is establishing County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) across all 47 counties as part of its national industrialization strategy. This UNIDO-implemented project, “Supporting the Development of Agro-Industrial Parks in Kenya,” is funded through the CIDCA Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) as the technical partner. The project supports the selection and operationalization of one pilot CAIP through concentrated capacity building, business plan development, infrastructure improvement, and investment and trade promotion. The pilot will serve as a demonstration model for CAIP development across Kenya and the wider region.
To inform pilot site selection ahead of the project's inception mission, a joint national team, comprising the National Project Coordinator (NPC), a MITI technical officer, and an independent national expert, will conduct pre-mission site visits to candidate CAIPs. Applying an agreed 10-criteria site selection framework, the team will collect and verify documentary evidence, interview key respondents, and produce a ranked technical report recommending the pilot site, together with supporting documentation on the runner-up site. The HQ mission team will subsequently undertake a confirmatory visit to the top-ranked site during the inception mission.
Within this context, the consultant will serve as the independent national expert on the joint national team, providing technical inputs during the site visits and to the preparation of the ranked technical report.
MAIN DUTIES
MAIN DUTIES
Concrete/Measurable Outputs to be Achieved
Expected Duration
Location
Preparation and methodology review
Review the project background, the agreed 10-criteria site selection framework, scoring guidance, and document/interview checklists for CAIPs.
Coordinate with the National Project Coordinator (NPC) and MITI technical officer to confirm the site visit schedule, respondent lists, and logistics.
Finalize the joint field data collection tools with the national team.
Data collection tools and interview guides confirmed
Joint site visit schedule agreed with the national team
2 days
Home-based (Nairobi)
Joint national team site visits
Join the national team (NPC and MITI technical officer) on-site visits to CAIPs.
Conduct interviews with county government officials, park management, and enterprise/beneficiary respondents, per the interview guide.
Collect and review documentary evidence against the document checklist.
Apply the agreed 10-criteria scoring framework to each candidate site, including pass/fail screening gates.
Site visits to CAIPs
Interviews and document collection completed at each site
Preliminary site-level scoring completed for CAIPs
9 days
CAIPs (TBD)
Technical inputs to the ranked technical report
Consolidate and analyze data and scores collected from the three sites.
Draft technical inputs to the ranked site assessment report, including the scoring matrix, scoring rationale, and recommended pilot site.
Prepare fallback documentation on the runner-up site.
Draft ranked technical report, scoring matrix, and runner-up site documentation submitted
4 days
Home-based (Nairobi)
Follow-up and finalization
Incorporate comments and feedback from the NPC, UNIDO, and MITI on the draft technical report.
Support finalization of the report for submission ahead of the inception mission and Project Steering Committee no-objection.
Final ranked technical report submitted
2 days
Home-based (Nairobi)
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core Values
EXCELLENCE – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance.
INTEGRITY – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly.
INCLUSION – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness.
HUMILITY – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions.
HUMANITY – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development.
Core Behaviors
CONNECT & COLLABORATE – Build trust through effective communication and teamwork; share knowledge and embrace diversity.
ANALYSE & PLAN – Use data and evidence to inform decision-making; plan proactively and prioritize effectively.
DELIVER RESULTS WITH POSITIVE IMPACT – Take ownership and deliver high-quality outputs; align work with UNIDO’s mission and objectives.
LEARN AND DEVELOP – Continuously develop skills and capabilities; seek feedback and share knowledge with others.
ADAPT AND INNOVATE – Respond flexibly to change; embrace innovation and new approaches.
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education:
University degree (advanced degree an asset) in agribusiness, agricultural economics, industrial development, engineering, or a related field, is required.
Experience, technical and functional expertise:
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible working experience in agribusiness, agro-industrial park development, or agricultural value chain analysis, is required.
Familiarity with County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) or comparable agro-industrial infrastructure programmes in Kenya, is required.
Demonstrated experience conducting site assessments, feasibility studies, or due diligence for infrastructure or industrial development projects, is required.
Working knowledge of county government structures and experience engaging national and county-level stakeholders in Kenya, is required.
Excellent data collection, analysis, and report-writing skills, is required.
Familiarity with gender and social inclusion considerations in agribusiness or industrial park development, is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.
This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.
All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.
Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply:
www.unido.org
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact:
recruitment@unido.org
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Summary by Impactpool
The UNIDO is seeking an Independent National Expert for a temporary appointment in Nairobi, Kenya, to assist in the site selection for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). The expert will work with a national team to conduct site visits, collect data, and prepare a ranked technical report recommending a pilot site. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a strong background in agribusiness and agro-industrial development. This position is part of a project aimed at enhancing sustainable rural development and modernizing the agribusiness sector in Kenya.
Candidate Requirements:
University degree in agribusiness or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in agribusiness or agro-industrial park development
Familiarity with CAIPs or similar programs in Kenya
Experience in site assessments or feasibility studies
Knowledge of county government structures in Kenya
Excellent data collection and report-writing skills
Fluency in English; Kiswahili is desirable
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