Current Opportunities at UN-Habitat

Specific Responsibilities

• The purpose of this consultancy is to support the implementation of the Kenya Urban Support Programme 2, and the EU Main and Flexible Actions in Kenya.
• The consultant will also be requested to support ad hoc tasks which will contribute to furthering the work within the section and other activities on promotion of urban development in the Planning Finance and Economy Section.
• Deliver on outputs for the KUSP 2 and EU Main and Flexible Actions in Kenya

Qualifications/special skills

• Academic Qualifications : A minimum Recognized Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture is a requirement.
• Work Experience : At least 2 years experience in civil engineering is a requirement
• Experience in development projects and previous collaboration with United Nations desirable

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Responsibilities

• The Programme Management Officer reports to the Practice Lead for Land, Housing and Shelter Finance in the Land, Housing and Shelter Section.
• The focus of the position is the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations and other activities in the field of urban and municipal financing, for the promotion of land tenure security. The post is required to provide an alternate to the Practice Lead in providing normative leadership and technical advice across UN-Habitat. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programme/projects related to land, housing and shelter finance.
• Provides thorough, well- reasoned written contributions, e.g., background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Develops and maintains effective working relationships. Promulgate coherent policies, and consistent adherence to these by clients.
• Efficiently uses of resources. Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects in the field of urban and municipal financing; monitors and analyzes programme development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs assignments in planning and facilitating participatory workshops and assisting in developing action plans to improve programme delivery and manage the change. 

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, social sciences, urban development, management, economics or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years (5) of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, research, analysis, policy and tool development in the area of urban finance, is required.
• Experience in land, housing and shelter finance, particularly in less developed contexts and fragile states, experience in planning and conducting outreach activities such as missions, workshops, seminars and learning events is desirable
• A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.