Events Coordinator and Programme Management Support Consultant at UN-Habitat

Duties and Responsibilities  

The consultant's main responsibility will be to support the activities of the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat, specifically in terms of (i) Global events and (ii) Programme management support for the Local2030 Hubs.  

Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:  
Global events:  

• Monitor and identify strategic advocacy opportunities to ensure the strong presence of the Local2030 Coalition in key SDG localization events and coordinate the Coalition's and its members' engagement in such fora.  
• Draft talking points, speeches and brief notes for the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat, Co-chairs and members to facilitate their participation in key events.    
• Prepare the necessary documentation for organising and planning events and workshops, including conceptualization, invitation letters, programmes, moderators' and speakers' brief notes, thank you letters, etc.  
• Liaise with the Local2030 Coalition members regarding the substantive content and contribution to the events and workshops.  
• Liaise with relevant member states, local and regional governments, UN entities, donors, academia, civil society and private sector partners to organise and partner for the events.  
• Manage on-site logistics for meetings and events, as needed and supported by the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat.  
• Provide full reports, key messages, and follow-up actions after the events conclude.  

Programme management support for the Local2030 Hubs:    

• Support the revamp of the Local2030 Hubsin line with the new ToR.  
• Prepare and support the drafting of MoUs, Agreements of Cooperation, risk mitigation on using UN branding, or any other legal instruments to consolidate the Local2030 Coalition’s partnership with the Local2030 Hubs in consultation with administrative and legal staff.  
• Support new Local2030 Hubs in submitting their application for the approval of the Local2030 Coalition Steering Committee.  
• Prepare coordination meetings with the Local2030 Hubs, including developing briefing notes, agendas, minutes, etc.   Provide operational guidance as requested by the Local2030 Hubs, ensuring the correct implementation of advocacy, action, and monitoring activities.  
• Prepare periodic reports about the Local2030 Hub’s activities and contributions to the Local2030 Coalition.  

Reporting Line  

• The position is located in the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat, as part of the Urban Practices Branch (UPB) within the Global Solutions Division.
• The incumbent will be supervised by the Programme Management Officer, Local2030 Secretariat, and the Head of the Secretariat.
• The expert will work in proximity to the other members of the Secretariat and of the Local2030 Coalition and key partners.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree in public affairs, political science, social sciences, urban studies, social sciences, communications, development studies, or other relevant areas is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in organising events and programme management (required).  
• Working experience on the 2030 Agenda and the local implementation of the SDGs and issues related to sustainable development, urban planning, local development and project management will be highly valued.

Languages

• Fluency in English is mandatory for this specific consultancy. Required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Deadline : Mar 29, 2024