Cities and Climate Change Expert – COP 30 and NDC at UN-Habitat

Duties and responsibilities:

• The consultancy is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Team, Programme Development Branch of UN-Habitat. The consultancy will involve the following typical main duties leading to the ultimate requested outputs:
• Preparation of the roadmap to COP30, including paving the way towards a Multilevel Action and Urbanization Pavilion and fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change at COP30 a. Developing a roadmap towards COP30, including identifying key moments and events towards COP30, working closely across UN-Habitat’s teams, including the Brazil office
• Develop a concept note that lines out UN-Habitat’s presence and role at COP30, including working towards a Multilevel Action and Urbanization Pavilion a Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change, in close collaboration with UN-Habitat teams and external partners
• Develop a roadmap and engagement strategy for the Baku Continuity Coalition on Urban, Multilevel and Multisectoral Climate Action, including engagement with external stakeholders on the road to COP30 and city networks
• Conceptualization of UN-Habitat’s work on Urban content of the NDCs
• Develop and conceptualize workshops on how to strengthen the urban content of the NDCs, in collaboration with other partners
• Conduct workshops (both in person and online), in collaboration with external partners and UN-Habitat’s country and regional offices

Qualifications/special skills

• Education Background Minimum advanced university degree (M.A or M.Sc. or equivalent) in relevant field in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban/Regional Planning, Environment Studies, International Development is required. A first degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Professional Experience ;A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban/Regional Planning, Environment Studies, International Development or a relevant field is required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing projects in a participatory manner is required. Demonstrated research experience related to environmental, or the social dimension of climate change is required.
• Experience working with international multi-partner initiatives and projects, demonstrating experience delivering outcomes with diverse set of partners and governments on climate projects and climate/urban policy is desirable. Experience working in/with Small Island Developing States is desirable.