Current Vacancies at UN-Habitat

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the special advisor to the Executive Director & Director a.i.- External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation (ERSKI) Division , the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conducting an analysis of CIF and recommend a project sourcing strategy relevant to the CIF mission, criteria, and the Egyptian context.
• Mapping appropriate stakeholders to engage and understand the pipeline of Egyptian urban development projects in ideation.
• Defining the evaluation criteria for assessing eligible projects.
• Defining the selection and evaluation process.
• Conducting evaluation process and ultimate selection of 1 project to undergo project preparation via the Cities investment Facility.
• Defining a CIF Project Action Plan, with CIF Secretariat, CIF Implementing Partners and Project Owner inputs, for the period to WUF12.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable urban planning, urban governance, development studies, business administration, geography, management and economics is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• 5-year relevant experience in resource mobilization, urban development, sustainability, finance, or commercial investment, with a proven track record in supporting Egyptian urban development initiatives
• Relevant knowledge of the current Egyptian urban development project landscape.
• Knowledge of sustainable urban development project financing is desirable.
• A strong understanding of UN-Habitat and the Cities Investment Facility mandates, goals and principles is desirable

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Experience of other UN languages including Arabic is an added advantage.

Deadline : Dec 12, 2023

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Responsibilities
Provide policy guidance to the Programme Director on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional/departmental policies and procedures by;

• Regular meetings and reporting
• Publications on lessons of experience on strategy development and implementation
• Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Unit by;
• Ensuring that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion. 
• Co-ordinating diverse projects in the Unit, and , liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate.

Manage, supervise and carry out the work programme of the Unit under is/her responsibility by 

• Co-ordinating the work carried out by the Unit;
• Providing programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.
• Provide substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to;
• Inter-governamental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions
• Committee for Programme Coordination

Economic and Social Council

• The General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate
• Contribute to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
• Ensure that the outputs produced by the Unit maintain high quality standards by;
• Ensuring that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data
• Ensuring that all outputs produced by the Unit under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with relevant mandates.
• Prepare inputs for the work programme of the Unit, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Unit, including:

Preparation of budgets

• Asigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators
• Reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.

Evaluation of staff performance (PAS)

• Interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.
• Recruitment of staff for the unit taking due account on geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
• Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Unit and across organizational boundaries.
• Represent the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive-related issues.
• Participate in international, regional or national meetings and provide programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or hold programmatice/substantive and organizational  discussions with representative of other institutions.
• Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrate a good understanding of sustainable urbanization  and human settlements related issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment . Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 

PLANNING AND 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of Gender balancing in staffing.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education

• Advanced University Degree  (Master's degree or equivalent) in Urban Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering (including Urban/Municipal engineering), Architecture, Urban Basic service management, urban disaster management or any related Social Sciences is required.  
• A first-level university  degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying 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 ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management is required.
• Experience in policy-oriented work in designing and implementing large scale projects or programmes in complex ecological and socio-economic context is required.
• Experience in policy guidance on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies is desirable.
• Experience in intra and inter divisional/departmental policies and procedures is desirable
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
• NOTE: "fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of " confident" in two of the four areas.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision  of the  Special Advisor to the Executive Director and Director (a.i), External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge, and Innovation (ERSKI) Division, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conduct a status analysis of CIF and recommend an optimal legal framework for establishing the Fund
• Research and recommend suitable vehicle design from governance, jurisdictional and regulatory perspectives
• Define the evaluation criteria (Legal) for assessing submissions to host the Feasibility Fund;
• Define the selection and evaluation process and governance for potential candidates.
• Define the vehicle’s legal structure (i.e. donor funded Fund or Charity) that best aligns with CIF’s mission;
• Determine which jurisdiction the Vehicle is to be domiciled to optimize and facilitate fund flows from donors (direct giving, private foundations), DAFS, collaborative giving) to projects and implementing partners - taking into account: costs, regulations, transparency, tax relief structures;
• Determine what, if any, licenses or permits are required locally to implement the vehicle;
• Draft protocol which considers any potential legal risks CIF may be subject to.
• Provide a reasonable estimate for timelines, legal expense, licensing and any other pertinent workflows/requirements not defined within the scope of this ToR as they pertain to the establishment of the Vehicle. Further provide reasonable estimates for the ongoing operational overheads associated with managing the Vehicle;
• Liaise, where appropriate, with other UN facilities/agencies that operate similar vehicles, to understand key challenges.

Qualifications/special skills

• A minimum advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable urban planning, urban governance, corporate or financial law, or a related field in development studies, business administration, geography, management, or economics is required.   Other studies relevant to sustainable urban development and advising on urban planning frameworks and institutions. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• 10-year relevant experience in financial law, international law, resource mobilisation, sustainability, finance, or commercial investment.
• A proven track record in international financial legal, taxation and compliance.
• Relevant knowledge of sustainable urban development project financing and development is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Experience of other UN languages is an added advantage.

Deadline : Dec 12, 2023

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Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project 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 consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Undertakes communication products development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.   
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. communication products, strategies, campaigns, draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Performs advocacy, outreach, communications and social media management for the World Urban Forum as well as UN-Habitat’s corporate programmes and events to highlight issues of sustainable urbanization while ensuring brand consistency and compliance.
• Coordinates WUF communication activities, report materials and outreach deliverables as needed.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM :  Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field.  Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.  Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.  Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Commitment to implementing  the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 
• TEAMWORK :  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• CREATIVITY :  Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; thinks “outside the box”.
• TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS : Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Keeps abreast of available technology and actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks and shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, international relations or a related field is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of  studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work 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 of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, communications, journalism or related area is required.
• Experience on issues related to sustainable urban development is desirable.
• Experience in the organization of communication strategies and or media campaigns is desirable
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Languages

• Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required;  Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
• NOTE: "fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of " confident" in two of the four areas

Deadline : Dec 11, 2023

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Responsibilities
Programme Implementation: Ensure the implementation of the organization vision, work programme, operational resource mobilization strategies in countries:

• Promoting broad-based policy dialogue with national constituencies and development partners in the respective counties.
• Providing inputs to the development of the global campaigns and implementation strategies of the same.
• Providing direct inputs to human settlements analyses and needs assessments and other activities aimed at human settlements policy, strategy and programme development.
• Co-ordinating relevant activities within the work-programme through interaction within national level public institutions, local governments, NGO’s, civic society and private sector as well as external support agencies; and 
• Facilitating dissemination of information on good practices and their adoption at the national and local levels.

Project/Programme Development:  Develop programme and projects of strategic value in partnership with other UN agencies, bilateral/multilateral donors and national partners by:

• Identifying priority interventions in human settlements sector within the framework of Habitat Agenda, SDGs, Country Strategy Notes, national plans and sector reviews.
• Developing requisite project documentation, gaining consensus on the strategies and funding suggested therein.
• Participating the appraisal, revision and approval of project design(s) by all relevant parties in accordance with established guidelines and lead the Regional Program Committee Review.
• Supporting negotiations, as required with multilateral/bilateral donors for resource mobilization and promoting/coordinating joint activities of strategic importance and securing approval by the appropriate authority on agreed activities.

Project management: Ensure effective and efficient execution of UN-Habitat executed projects and programmes by;

• Providing timely and appropriate technical and management advice to the projects or co-ordinate its provision by others from headquarters through periodic field visits (missions), group meetings and training in-depth review and evaluation of the work plan as well as technical working papers and reports originating from the projects.
• In consultation with funding agencies and related partners, assist the project(s) in developing performance criteria for monitoring the implementation.
• Monitor project activities and progress on continuous basis (1) ensuring periodic reporting from the filed and providing critical assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of results achieved and (ii) undertaking in-depth participatory internal review and evaluations.
• In liaison with the Governments, UNON and with support from the Administrative Officer, conduct the process of identification and selection of international staff and consultants and make recommendations to the Director in this respect.
• Prepare/review terms of reference (TORs) and/or job descriptions (JDs) for project/programme managers, CTAs and consultants.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of status reports as required by donors, other partners and management.

Normative programme support:  support the development and implementation of the UN-Habitat’s operational, information and capacity building activities in the Africa States. 

• Preparation of reports and documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and best practices derived from the Regional Office’s operational activities.
• Development of normative publications (guidelines, manuals, etc) on the themes addressed by the various activities, for example poverty alleviation. 
• Ensure collaboration with the academia, i.e. UN-Habitat partner Universities, in an effort to facilitate transfer of knowledge and experiences particularly from and within the Region.

Strategic Planning: Support the ROAF strategic planning and management processes in line with the overall UN-Habitat organizational plan, and the regional office strategic direction.

• Develop annual workplan and implementation strategy.
• Prepare regular meetings with the Africa Diplomatic Corpse
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING AND 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in urban planning and governance, business administration, land management and legislation, environmental, economic, social sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2)  additional years of qualifying 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 seven (7) years of experience with the development and implementation of programmes and/or a portfolio of projects of operational activities in support of developing countries is required.
• At least three (3) years working experience in housing, municipal finance, urban climate resilience, urban planning and governance or slum upgrading within Africa is desirable.
• Experience in human settlements and urban development fields, projects/programme design and implementation with the UN or other international agencies is desirable.
• Experience in developing and managing projects in the sector of development assistance is desirable.
• Experience in managing a project/program with multiple parties, including team members, in a collaborative effort, and in a changing environment is desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable,

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post  advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is  desirable.
• NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of' confident" in two of the four areas.

Deadline : Jan 11, 2024

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Special Advisor to the Executive Director and Director (a.i), External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge, and Innovation (ERSKI) Division, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conduct a status analysis of CIF and recommend an optimal legal framework for establishing the Fund
• Research and recommend suitable vehicle design from governance, jurisdictional, and regulatory perspectives
• Define the evaluation criteria (Legal) for assessing submissions to host the Feasibility Fund;
• Define the selection and evaluation process and governance for potential candidates.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable urban planning, urban governance, or corporate financial law is required. Studies related to the field that are relevant to sustainable urban development are desirable. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• 10-year relevant experience in financial law, international law, resource mobilisation, sustainability, finance, or commercial investment.
• A proven track record in international financial legal, taxation, and compliance.
• Relevant knowledge of sustainable urban development project financing and development is desirable.
• Able to advise on urban planning frameworks and institutions.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Experience of other UN languages is an added advantage.

Deadline : Dec 12, 2023