RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the supervision of the Branch Coordinator, Urban Economy and Finance Branch, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and outputs:
Undertake background research and analysis in preparation for the development of the SUED Programme Proposal; (to commence as soon as SUED Request for Proposal (RFP) is announced by DFID and report back to the Branch Coordinator)
Research the Business Case of the SUED Programme when it is publicly shared by DFID and provide a technical summary of the same with a special focus on the realization of the targeted Job Creation and Poverty Reduction Impact Indicators; (to commence as soon as SUED RFP is announced by DFID and report back to Branch Coordinator)
Undertake a preliminary engagement with at least two county government focal officials to share the objectives of the SUED programme and sample county government interest to engage with UN-Habitat in the SUED Programme as well as explore possible ways county government support could be leveraged to strengthen the UN-Habitat Proposal. The consultant will prepare a report on the findings of the same; (to commence as soon as SUED RFP is announced by DFID and report back to the Branch Coordinator)
Provide technical input and writing support to the UN-Habitat SUED Proposal (in close liaison with Consortium partners) when required and as directed by the Branch Coordinator, Urban Economy and Finance Branch. (on-going)
Identify and find opportunities with other projects either in Kenya or in Africa and prepare proposals to bid. This in coordination with Branch Coordinator. (on-going)
COMPETENCIES
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise.
Planning & 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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
EDUCATIONA Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Development, Public Policy, and Human Rights or related. An Advanced university degree (Masters or related) will be an added advantage
WORK EXPERIENCEThe consultant should have the following work experiences:
At least five years of professional experience in the implementation of technical cooperation activities in the field of SME Development, Employment, Local Economic Development
Experience in working in the areas of climate resilient development will be an advantage
Experience in working for a UN Agency or other International Organization will be an added advantage
Experience in the development of programme/project proposals
Experience in key donor engagement (including relating with or reporting to key donors to Kenya i.e. UKaid-Dfid; Sida; Norad; USaid; Irish Aid; Danida; Afdb and the World Bank)
Excellent knowledge of technical cooperation principles, concepts and techniques.
LANGUAGE SKILLSEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required.
REMUNERATIONPayments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
