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National expert in carpet-weaving machines – new
technologies
Home based
Local travel in Tajikistan as appropriate
September/October 2015
3 months with possible extension
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty
reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. Assisting developing countries and
countries with economies in transition in the development, acquisition, adaptation and management of new
technologies is among the core services of the Business, Investment and Technology Services Branch (BIT).
The project is implemented in close cooperation with national counterpart with technical assistance
delivered by UNIDO’s BIT Branch and in coordination with the Europe and Central Asia Bureau
(PRF/RPF/EUR).
PROJECT CONTEXT
In Tajikistan, textile industries, including carpet weaving and embroidery, are important economic sectors
providing employment and contributing to sustainable economic growth. Currently, however, these
manufacturing industries are failing to meet their potential and local producers are facing a number of
problems such as decreasing competitiveness. In response, the Government of Tajikistan has adopted a
“Programme on development of carpet weaving in the Republic of Tajikistan for the period 2014-2020”. The
Programme envisages expansion of the production of handmade carpets and the creation of new employment
opportunities through the introduction of handloom carpet weaving and new technologies. UNIDO’s technical
assistance programme to support inclusive and sustainable industrial development will enhance the
productivity and competitiveness of Tajik enterprises in the carpet weaving and embroidery manufacturing
sectors.
Expected project results
The project is expected to achieve the following main results:
 Beneficiary carpet weaving/ embroidery and textile enterprises have enhanced industrial efficiency,
expanded production, improved quality, and access to regional and international markets
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Human and technical capacities of national counterpart institutions and national expertise are
strengthened on applied market positioning, industrial upgrading and export promotion approaches
and methodologies for sustainable provision of these services to the national carpet
weaving/embroidery and textile enterprises.
The immediate objective of the preparatory phase is to design a high quality fully-fledged project document,
outlining the services to be provided by UNIDO project “Industrial modernization and competitiveness
improvement of carpet-weaving and embroidery/textile sectors in Tajikistan”. The project will seek to
increase productivity and boost exports in the carpet weaving, embroidery and textile sectors, thus
improving Tajikistan’s international position in manufacturing value addition, manufactured exports and
global competitiveness.The preparatory phase will culminate with the submission of the project document to
UNIDO approval bodies.
The expert will work under direct supervision of the UNIDO Project Manager at UNIDO HQ (Vienna) and
National Project Technical Coordinator, in coordination with the International Expert, Team Leader and the
team of international and national experts. His/her duties shall be performed in accordance with applicable
rules and regulations of UNIDO and this Job Description.
Main duties
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Attend coordination meeting with other
international and national experts, provide
substantial inputs to, and participate in the
Training Workshop on the UNIDO modernization
methodology covering subject of weaving
technologies yarns, design construction, weaving
flow: ( loop, cut or combinations of the two)
washing systems, finishing under the direction of
the Team Leader
In a team with the International expert in new
technologies, and in coordination with other
international experts and company management:
visit selected beneficiary carpet-weaving and
embroidery manufacturers
collect and review information on various aspects
of enterprise performance related to carpets
production, weaving processes over the last two
years
conduct overall technical assessment of the
present technical/production situation and
operated technologies
Attend and cooperate to organize a workshop held
by international expert to illustrate the new
weaving technologies and its achievements.
Prepare materials, (PP slides, supported by
samples/examples of the technology existing at
present in the Country) for detailed information to
the International expert
Assessment and technical assistance shall cover
but not be limited to:
Production operations procedures and systems
(laboratory, recipes, lab dips and their
classification)
Technical aspects covering factory premises,
machinery and equipment, its layout and
configuration, products and their inputs, capacity
and throughput, etc
Produce diagnosis reports of weaving processes
for each beneficiary enterprise including
recommendations for product and process
improvement
Concrete/Measurable
Outputs to be achieved
Methodology and the
expected outputs of the
process modernization
activities developed and
diagnostic/modernizatio
n procedures defined
Report on the technology
process
diagnosis
available
Objectives
and
methodology
of
the
assistance defined and
agreed with the project
management
Report on the technology
process
diagnosis
available
Workshop delivered and
company’s management
awareness raised on new
technologies
Optimisation
of
production process and
process control
Beneficiary
companies
benefit from improved
levels of performance in
process and product
quality
Diagnostic reports
Expected
duration
Throughout
the
assignment
Location
Dushanbe,
local travel
Home
based
Main duties
6.
7.
Collect and review information on various aspects
of enterprise performance related to carpet
weaving and embroidery/textile industry
production, weaving processes to assess the
present production situation and operating
technology
Prepare jointly with the national expert one report
for each beneficiary enterprise, and one individual
technical report for UNIDO
Concrete/Measurable
Outputs to be achieved
Report on the technology
process
diagnosis
available
Expected
duration
Location
Report on activities and
findings of technical
assistance provided and
recommendations to be
implemented
by
beneficiary enterprises
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core values:
1. Integrity
2. Professionalism
3. Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
1. Results orientation and accountability
2. Planning and organizing
3. Communication and trust
4.Team orientation
5.Client orientation
6. Organizational development and innovation
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education:Advanced university degree in engineering, material technology, textile machinery, or other
relevant discipline.A first level university degree in combination with relevant experience may be accepted in
lieu of an advanced degree.
Technical and Functional Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of relevant workexperience in the areaof carpet weaving industry, garment and textile
industry or related field of expertise, preferably involving technical cooperation in developing countries,
emerging and pre-emerging markets. Knowledge and application of the UNIDO methodology for upgrading,
quality standards and partnerships are of asset. Exposure to the technical and technological needs,
conditions and problems of the local carpet, textile and garment sector operators.
Demonstrated experience in capacity building, advising senior level private and public sector executives;
exposure to the needs, conditions and problems of public and private sectors in developing countries.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken Russian is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of
English and Tajik is highly desirable.