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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...
OBJECTIVES
The objective of this consultancy is to ensure all the FSCP components under the remit of UEFB are carried out and delivered
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the UEFB Coordinator, the junior consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and outputs under FSCP:
- Data collection and research
- Supporting project preparation, including the economic and financial analysis for various subcomponents under FSCP:
- City Profile: assist in delivering UEFBs portion of City Profile reports (17 cities in total: 5 in-depth and 12 abridged)
- Municipal financial assessment:
- Conduct revenue and expenditure analysis
- Provide recommendations for revenue enhancement: general endogenous tools and land-based tools
- Provide exogenous financing options for urban development
- Assess financial implication for the proposed tools
- Urban economic assessment and productivity analysis:
- Identify economic activities with growth potential
- Conduct spatial economic analysis
- Recommendations
- Demonstration Project
- Feasibility analysis & Cost-benefit analysis for demonstration projects
- Workshops
- Assist in preparing and analyzing presentation material for workshops to be held in all cities
- Support Riyadh-based consultants in delivering workshop in KSA
COMPETENCIES
- Professionalism: 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.
- 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.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Planning& Organizing: 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.
EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, spatial economics, economic development, finance, public policy, or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The consultant should have experience in the following areas:
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in economic development, finance, or related field
- Previous working experience in international development agencies or the United Nations is desirable and will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated experience in working with governments and in developing countries
- Previous working experience in the areas of urban economic development and municipal finance
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, excellent proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic would be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
All applications should be submitted to:
Ms. Margaret Nyambura Mburu
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: nyambura.mburu@un.org
Deadline for applications: 6 June 2018
UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
Applications should include:
- Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
- CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
- The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
- Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
- Educational Background (incl. dates)
- Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
- Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
- Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
- Expectations regarding remuneration
- Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster through the following link:
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