Jobs at UN-Habitat

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work with UPIMC Programme Management Team (UN-Habitat HQ) and UPIMC Cameroon Project Team
• Work with UPIMC Coordinator in Cameroon align UPIMC team activities and outputs in Cameroon with programme standards
• Consolidate and share an organized database to get thematic maps
• Remain abreast of migration-related projects and programming in Cameroon, participating in UN Migration Network;
• Participation in meetings with Esri to ensure the viability of the partnership and the technical feasibility of the GIS portal following the standards
• Provide technical advice and analysis to UPIMC Cameroon Project team in the preparation of multi-sectoral spatial profiles providing a city/neighbourhood-wide overview and multi-scalar assessment of displaced communities
• Desk review and socio-economic data collection
• Preparation of the collection and compilation of information and data related to spatialization, including mapping of infrastructure and geolocated data.
• Cartography of information data for the development and projection of community and social infrastructure
• Contribute to urban analyses with the teams and propose urban orientations and actions
• Create maps linked to the scenarios part and develop statistic models for the identified future urban trends
• Produce a data catalogue and analysis report on the data produced with the GIS to assist in the decision support process
• Identification of suitable pilot areas within the supported cities with all relevant stakeholders and priorities agreed in line with Sustainable Development Goals
• Development of strategic spatial recommendations and localized priority areas
• Utilization of mapping tools to refine local priorities with key stakeholders
• Carry out preparation and facilitation of trainings, events, exchanges for local authorities and other stakeholders
• Coordinate engagement of local authorities
• Capacity Building Sessions with local authorities
• Work with UN-Habitat HQ to roll out of Data management systems, knowledge, and lessons learnt reports

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in cartography, geography, geographic information systems (GIS) and/or urban planning with a GIS-related field of study is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with (4) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban development and planning (and/or related fields) is required;
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (and their monitoring/evaluation) and of the New Urban Agenda is desirable;
• Direct proven experience of urban infrastructure development projects/processes is considered an asset;
• Understanding of and experience from managing urban data is an asset;
• Facilitating, designing and managing capacity building processes is an asset;

Languages

• Fluency in English and French, written and verbal, is required. Knowledge of any other language of the Programme is an asset.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• The consultant's main responsibility will be to deliver on specific activities related to UN-Habitat's SDG localization team projects.
• Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Knowledge development
• Multilevel Governance for SDG Localization
• Delivery of the research project on multilevel governance, including development of related knowledge material, digital platform and tools. Provide technical expertise and inputs to support the engagement with partners, the organization of workshop and senior management participation in events and sessions
• Responsibilities include:
• Provide technical expertise for the development of spin-off research on multilevel governance
• Expand UN-Habitat’s MLG network
• Continuously update UN-Habitat’s MLG online platform
• Prepare communication material related to the team’s activities on MLG
• Prepare PPTs and Talking Points to support senior management's participation in workshops and events
• Organize technical workshops and meetings on MLG with relevant colleagues and partners

Voluntary Local Reviews

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical expertise in the development of the VLR guidelines review
• Prepare background material for meetings with partners
• Prepare and implement workshops related to the project and the topic of VLRs, and SDG localization
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on the review process of VLRs prepared by city partners

Project Support

• Providing technical guidance and administrative support for the implementation of the teams’ projects on SDG Localization and Voluntary Local Reviews.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare implementing partners' coordination meetings, including the preparation of background material (briefings; agendas etc.) as well as reporting (minutes; note taking etc.)
• Prepare operational plans for the implementation of the project at country level
• Prepare projects’ implementation roadmaps and related material such as PPTs
• Plan and organize workshops and events, including provide logistical support to the participation of pilot cities/country representatives
• Prepare of ToRs, AoCs and UNtoUN Agreements in coordination with the team's administrative assistant

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Provide technical guidance and substantial inputs on the monitoring tools and processes related to monitoring and evaluation of the team’s projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Continuously collect data and information related to the implementation processes of the different processes led by the team
• Analyze donors’ reporting requirements and provide the necessary guidance for the collection of data to the team and implementing partners
• Prepare tools for the collection of data – surveys, online forms etc.
• Prepare the necessary monitoring reports (narrative and financial) for the projects managed by the team
• Prepare and keep updated the monitoring and evaluation database for projects

Qualifications/special skills

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Social Sciences, Urban Studies Social Sciences, Communications, Development Studies or other relevant area is required
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience on issues related to sustainable development, urban planning, local development and project management is required. Working experience on the Agenda 2030 and the local implementation of the SDGs will be highly valued.

Languages

• Language: Fluency in English is mandatory for this specific consultancy. Knowledge of another UN official language, specifically Russian (written and oral), is an asset.