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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Provide strategic advice on partnership engagement under the Local 2030 Coalition, including the draft of partnership proposals and agreements.
Provide technical support in expanding existing partners and mobilizing resources towards the activities of the team local and regional government and their associations, as well as UN entities and International Organizations.
Provide technical support to the implementation of SDG localization programmes coordinated by the Team.
Provide technical advice to UN-Habitat’s Regional and Country Offices on the implementation of SDG localization-related projects and tools.
Prepare implementing partners’ coordination meetings, including the preparation of background material (briefings, agendas etc.) as well as reporting (minutes, notetaking etc.)
Support the identification of opportunities for project development in coordination with relevant UN-Habitat’s HQ teams, Regional and Country Offices.
Provide strategic advice on substance and content for the preparation of background materials and social media outreach. • Continuous support and coordination with the team’s communication focal point for the dissemination of project activities and beneficiaries for outreach activities. Reporting Line This post is located in the Global Solutions Division and specifically within its SDG localization and Local Governments Team. The incumbent will be supervised by the Human Settlements Officer coordinating the work of the Team and under direct supervision of the Directors of the Global Solutions Division. The expert will work in proximity to the other members of the team as well as in coordination with other units, sections and offices across the Agency.
Qualifications/special skills
University Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Architecture, Data and Statistics, Development Studies or other relevant area is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience on issues related to sustainable development, local governance, urban planning and project management is required.
Working experience on the 2030 Agenda and the local implementation of the SDGs will be highly valued
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