Land Specialist at UN-Habitat

RESPONSIBILITES

Under the overall supervision of the Unit Leader of Land and GLTN Unit under the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch of UN-Habitat, the Land Specialist will perform the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Collaborates in the implementation of relevant GLTN tools and approaches such as the continuum of land rights, Social Tenure Domain Model, Gender Evaluation Criteria, Participatory and Inclusive Land Readjustment, participatory enumeration, among others and their applicability in francophone countries;
2. Collaborates in provides technical backstopping to and ensure the quality / effectiveness of capacity development activities within member countries such as policy support and to the planning, organization and implementation of technical meetings and workshops;
3. Produces a variety of technical information and reports as well input for technical documents;
4. Provides technical support/ analysis to various assessments, studies and initiatives and provides technical backstopping to field projects;
5. Support GLTN tools knowledge management and communications including documentation of impacts
6. Support country teams and partners in developing country engagement concept notes and AOCs/GSAs based on possible entry points and assortment of land tools that ensure achievement of envisaged outcomes. The concept notes should highlight the following aspects.

· Link land tool to land challenges ensuring that the tools explanation in non-technical and comprehensible to relevant stakeholders.

· Explain the relations of several land tools supporting the achievement of the object.

1. Undertake capacity development initiatives for partners and country teams
2. Perform other tasks or functions as appropriate.

COMPETENCIES

· Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of GLTN’s vision, principles and approaches relevant to effectively carrying them out at country level. Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to collect data using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

· Planning and Organising: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.