The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
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Sustainable Urban Development Specialist
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Scope of Work Under the direct supervision of the Human Settlements Officer, the incumbent will perform the following specific responsibilities:
- Project Development and Management: Provide technical expertise in the development and implementation of localization programmes, including VLRs specifically in Europe and Africa Prepare and implement workshops related to the team’s projects and specifically on SDG localization. Support the preparation of implementing partners' coordination meetings, including background material (briefings, agendas).
- Support engagement with implementing partners, including the preparation of workplans and related knowledge material. Collect technical inputs from HQ, Ros, and COs on the development and implementation of SDG localization related projects.
- Capacity Building: Provide technical guidance on the development of the team’s capacity building offer.
- Prepare background material for in-person trainings and online materials. Support the delivery of capacity building training and dissemination of the material to partners Partnerships: Support the facilitation of participation of country partners in project processes, including workshops and events. Provide guidance and technical support for mobilizing country level partners within regional and global advocacy processes. Identify best practices and innovative initiatives to be scaled up.
Qualifications/special skills
- Advanced university degree in Public Affairs, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other relevant area is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience on issues related to sustainable development, urban planning, local development and project management is required.
- Prior knowledge and experience with an international organization are required.
- Working experience on the Agenda 2030 and the local implementation of the SDGs will be highly valued. Professional experience in experience in the UN or a reputable international institution is highly desirable.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to UN-Habitat on careers.un.org to apply
