Company Address: Address UN Avenue, Gigiri Nairobi Kenya

Urban and Regional Planner -International Consultant

Issued on: 08 October 2018
DUTY STATION:
Nairobi (with frequent missions to Somalia)
DURATION:
12 months
CLOSING DATE:
15 October 2018
Urbanization across Somalia continues at a high rate, driven by population growth, migration, conflict and the impact of climate change. Urban centres are central places where basic social services such as water, health, education, public transport and roads are available. Additionally, they function as centres of local government, commerce, and sometimes light industry. The average annual urban population growth of Somalia is extremely high, around 4.1%. and Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland with roughly one million inhabitants, is among the urban centers with the highest growth rate. The port city of Berbera increasingly gets international attraction as it connects Somaliland with the prospering economic hubs of Ethiopia. Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, is the country’s sole urban agglomeration and has its owns specifics in the emerging federal system and numerous challenges to integrate internally displaced people which make of 25% of its population.
Against the backdrop of the specific political, social and economic environment in Somalia, urbanization continues to produce new sources of conflict over scarce resources such as water and urban land and the limited provision of basic services. This has given local and state authorities new challenges regarding integrated urban planning to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SDG 11).
JPLG has been working closely with the Ministries of Public Work and has built local government capacity in integrated urban planning processes. Urban Regulatory Frameworks (URF) were adopted by the National Urban Planning Committee in Somaliland and by the government of the Puntland. Th implementation of URF was tested in collaboration with Gabiley, Odeweyne (Urban Master Plans) and Berbera Municipalities (Strategic Development Plan). The planning processes were aligned with the revised District Development Planning Framework and National Development Plans.
Given the high rate of urbanization and the associated challenges, JPLG in its new phase will develop specific interventions to address urbanization and its spatial challenges building upon the achievements made in Somaliland, Puntland and other parts of Somalia:

Urban Profiles consists of an accelerated, action-oriented assessment of urban conditions, focusing on priority needs, capacity gaps, and existing institutional responses at local and national levels. The consultation typically results in a collective agreement on priorities and their development into proposed capacity-building and other projects that are all aimed at urban poverty reduction. This will feed in the district development framework.
Visioning and Strategic Urban Development Planning brings together high level decision makers from the public and private sector and representatives from civic society for the discussion on possible alternatives to manage urban growth, that is sensitive to specific needs of the overwhelmingly young urban population and marginalized groups against the background of reconciliation of the individual interests, technical opportunities and constraints, as well as political objectives. Strategies, programs and projects will be reflected in Spatial Strategic Development Plans.
Land Management and Administration Systems, such as by-laws, planning standards and guidelines, building permits processes etc., to guide and regulate urban development.

Participatory urban planning methodologies will be applied during the strategic development phase that will promote the participation of a wide range of stakeholders, including vulnerable communities and those affected by displacement in an inclusive manner.
Work arrangements and assignments:
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Mogadishu based Human Settlement Officer (Urban Planner) and the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes of the Somalia Programme in close collaboration with the assigned National Programme Officers and the local JPLG teams – mainly in Hargeisa, Berbera and Mogadishu.
She/he will contribute to the implementation of urban planning activities in the thematic areas of Urban Development Planning and Durable Solutions in the Urban Planning by performing the following tasks:

Provide planning and design inputs to ongoing planning initiatives, including visioning and citywide development strategies, extension plans and urban transformation plans with a spatial focus on Hargeisa, Berbera and Mogadishu;
Research on and collection of geo-data that can be used for urban and regional planning in the project locations;
Develop urban profiles for Hargeisa and Berbera and contribute to urban profiling in Mogadishu;
Review of proposals and design prepared by local planners for various partner cities;
Develop critical analysis of existing planning documents and instruments;
Develop clear planning proposals, drawings and related reports for partner cities and ministries;
Contribute to the Durable Solutions initiative by providing substantial inputs on spatial re-integration of displaced people and housing for poor urban communities;
Provide inputs to guide or facilitate the delivery of relevant urban legislation reviews with focus on planning standards and design guidelines
Develop and organize participatory, multi-stakeholder processes tailor made for the projects in a specific context;
Support training activities and the development of toolkits for capacity development in urban planning for partner institutions;
Take part in field missions;
Provide input to Somalia Programme reports, data set upon urbanization, documents and (online) publications;
Attend technical meetings and conferences linked to Urbanization, Durable Solutions, Urban Resilience and bridging the humanitarian and development nexus.

Ultimate result of service: The consultancy will focus on 1) helping cities to develop practical, feasible approaches to implementing urban planning interventions through direct planning support; 2) assisting state governments to scale up successful local-level approaches through tools development, and 3) build the capacities of planning units at district and state level (implementation of planning standards and building guidelines, development control through building permit systems scrutiny, etc.)
Results Expected:

Local urban planning units of partner cities assisted and capacitated in undertaking urban profiling incl. data collection and engaging a wide range of stakeholder in participatory planning processes;
Urban profile studies prepared and edited and published online;
Thematic area maps drafted as part of Urban Profiling in Hargeisa, Berbera and Mogadishu (structure maps, land use maps, conceptual maps, regional infrastructure mapping etc.);
Drafts for Strategic Urban Development Plans prepared (Hargeisa, Berbera);
Sketching for selected proposed capital investment and community development projects done;
Spatial data base for urban planning activities in the main project locations established;
Building permit system aligned with state policies are designed at local level and tested for at least one project location;
Toolkit drafted for planning standards and guidelines at state level and in Mogadishu;
Information material produced to visualize urban planning and management aspects for sensitization and awareness building and international promotion.

COMPETENCIES (maximum of five)
Professionalism
Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery in delivering on UN-Habitat mandate; 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.
Communication Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Client Orientation
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in progress and meets deadline for delivery of products or services to client
EDUCATION
Advanced University degree in Urban and Regional Planning, or Architecture and Urban Planning, or Urban Management or any other relevant field to urban planning management and design.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least three years working experience in urban planning and design, urban management and participatory planning processes and /or local governance matters.
Previous work experience related to Somalia and/ or with international agencies a major asset.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong written and oral skills in both English are a requirement. Although not a requirement, knowledge of Arabic, Somalia or Italian will be an advantage.
OTHER SKILLS

Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to urban planning and design;
Strong analytical skills in urban analyses (urban forms, urban systems and territorial linkages) and city development strategy development;
Knowledge in managing and processing GIS data;
Proven design and presentation skills:
Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear language and convincing narrative;
Proven knowledge in project management and coordination in multi-disciplinary and inter-cultural teams;
Proactive, results oriented and positive can-do attitude with an ability to manage a diverse workload and competing demands independent;
Capable of working both on own initiative and as part of a team;

REMUNERATION
Payments 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 and aligned with the working environment in Somalia. The rates will be paid as per agreement.

October 26, 2024
Associate Expert, Consultant Translator

Job Description

CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issue Date: 25 September 2018
DURATION
1 Year
The focus of this position is to support Housing Unit, part of the Housing and Slum Upgrading Branch (HSUB), in the planning, development, management, promotion, coordination and implementation of normative and operational activities related to related to housing and slum upgrading in collaboration with other units, aligned with UN-HABITAT’s mandate, objectives, focus areas and expected results.
In particular, the incumbent is expected to assist the HSUB in implementing the Global Housing Strategy and strengthening the thematic areas of work on housing policy development, housing finance inclusion and housing affordability. The five main cross-cutting areas of work include: advocacy; knowledge management; policy advice; capacity development; and support for the implementation of operational activities – all to assist national and local governments in their efforts to improve access to adequate housing.
This consultancy will contribute to UN-Habitat’s activities on housing policy development, affordable housing and housing finance coordinated by the Housing Unit, Housing and Slum Upgrading Branch. UN-Habitat strives to mainstream a new holistic approach to housing finance by providing both normative frameworks for sustainable housing finance policies, practical guidelines on housing finance, and affordable human settlement as well as by testing these new approaches through various pilot schemes in developing countries
UN-Habitat’s areas of action in housing finance comprise normative and quantitative work namely policy advice and technical support to countries to developing housing finance sector strategies, advocacy and public awareness through documentation of case studies, elaboration of guidelines and best practices.
RESPONSIBILITES
Under the direct supervision of the Leader of the Housing Unit, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties:

Effective and efficient execution of UN-Habitat projects, through technical guidance, quality, cost control and management support; support the coordination of work plans and budgets, preparing relevant documentation and reports, initiating procurement and recruitment of human resources, and liaising with implementing partners to ensure quality and timely delivery of UN-Habitat’s projects and programmes;
Provide quality technical support and assist in the strengthening of housing affordability and housing financial inclusion as thematic areas of focus for UN-Habitat and support in the development of activities related to these topics within Sub-Programme 5, Housing and Slum Upgrading;
Contribute to UN-Habitat work, in line with the Housing at the Centre approach, to develop concrete, effective and sustainable urban financing strategies for affordable housing;
Provide technical support to review, analyse and propose mechanisms linking housing finance and land value capture, in order to expand access to adequate and affordable housing, in particular in the context of developing countries and for those most in need;
Assisting in the strengthening of inter-divisional collaboration to achieve better linkages between normative and operational support to better coordinate and support the implementation of the organization’s work-programme;
Provide support to the coordination and implementation of the Housing Unit different portfolios of activities, in particular to Housing Policy and Housing Finance;
Provide appropriate technical support to projects through project design and management, field visits, training and evaluation, coordination and monitoring activities related to housing and slum upgrading and related fields
Assist in partnership building efforts with other UN Agencies, bi-lateral and multilateral organizations, and civil society institutions involved in urban poverty, human rights and housing policy development, focusing on vulnerable groups and most poor.

DELIVERABLES

Review of housing finance systems and mechanisms, national housing policies, national housing sector profiles, partners’ and UN-Habitat project proposals and publication drafts as requested;
Research and normative papers and reports in best-practice tools and principles related to sustainable affordable housing; publications and technical notes on sustainable affordable housing finance;
Projects and funding proposals and concept notes;
Work planning and coordination of the affordable housing and finance design;
Events, workshops and conferences related to the thematic issues in the field of housing; and
Coordination with international NGOs in the field of housing.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Proven ability to integrate different perspectives, i.e. political, civil affairs, military, police, security, humanitarian, human rights, gender, child protection perspectives into analytical products. Skills in developing networks for data collection. Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions and/or recommendations. 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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and Organization: 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
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social, environmental or political sciences, architecture, or other urban development oriented studies with focus on housing issues. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in multidisciplinary human settlements projects and programmes, of which, preferably, two years at the international level. Proven experience in housing finance and land information.
Language: Fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Other skills: Knowledge of computer programmes such as Word, Excel, Spreadsheet, email and internet search functions.

REPORTING
The consultant will report to the Leader of the Housing Unit. The consultant will work closely with Human Settlement Officers, Programme Management Officers, Branch and Regional Programme Managers, Programme Support Division and other units at the headquarters.
REMUNERATION
Payments 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 in instalments upon completion and acceptance of the outputs.

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October 26, 2024
Consultant – Shenzhen Project Assistant,(Nairobi),

DURATION:
4.5 months
CLOSING DATE:
7th August 2018
BACKGROUND
The goal of this project is to document the story of Shenzhen’s development. It will closely look into the role of spatial planning in its economic achievements, as well as current issues related to its role in the global economy and status as a global scientific and technological powerhouse.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Branch Coordinator, Urban Economy and Finance Branch, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and outputs:

Prepare the implementation plan of the project
Assist in contacting the selected authors
Assist the project team with the coordination of upcoming missions to Shenzhen
Plan for the two project workshops in Shenzhen and Nairobi
Organizing the draft and final version of the Shenzhen publication
Assist in the launching of the Shenzhen publication in New York
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English or Chinese; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailor’s language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
EDUCATION
The consultant must have an advanced degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, engineering, management, environment or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The consultant should have experience in the following areas:

Minimum of 2 years work experience in project implementation and development
Previous working experience in international development agencies or the United Nations is desirable and will be an added advantage
Demonstrated experience in working with local governments and in developing countries
Previous working experience in the areas of urban economic development and municipal finance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English and Chinese is required.
REMUNERATION
Payments 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.

October 26, 2024
Human Resource Consultant Participatory Sum Upgrading Consultant Finance Assistant, Consultant Mid-Level Consultant – Urban Economy and Municipal Finance Junior Consultant – Urban Economy and Municipal Finance

DURATION: One year renewable
CLOSING DATE: 6 June 2018
RESPONSIBILITIES
Within limits of delegated authority, the HR Consultant at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

Coordinates various actions related to the administration of all human resource activities, including recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation, etc, ensuring consistency in the application of regulations procedures. Liaises with central administration/executive services as required.
Provides information and advice to staff/consultants with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff rules and Regulations on UN-Habitat Consultant contracts and UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreement
Coordinates with PMOs to review the monthly Payroll Certification Table(s) (COP) for accurate data and successful payment of monthly fees for all personnel.
Maintains contract records of all UNOPS ICAs and FTAs, ensuring that all correspondence, documentation and/or periodic reports are properly kept both electronically and hard copies.
Liaises regularly with PMOs to ensure contracts requested by them have adequate funding provided to UNOPS
Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for formats.
Assists in maintenance of the job description database by scanning and posting onto the database.
Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes mail and other documents; follows-up on impending actions.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Results Expected: Effectively delivers of a wide range of administrative and office support functions under moderate supervision. Regularly assists in drafting routine correspondence and other communications. Accurately and in a timely manner, produces a range of documents, reports and other outputs. Appropriately applies relevant policies, guidelines, procedures and processes. Establishes effective working relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels.
COMPETENCIES

Professionalism – Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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; 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away.
Experience: Experience in Human Resources or administrative functions is desirable.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

REMUNERATION
Payments 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.

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October 25, 2024
Human Settlements Officer (HSO), (Nairobi)

POST DURATION
6 months
CLOSING DATE
30 May 2018
BACKGROUND
The Human Settlements Officer will be under the overall coordination of the Officer In Charge of Somalia Programme and direct supervision and guidance of the Head of Programmes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority, the Human Settlements Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

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.
Assists in policy 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. donor reports, 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.
Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
Performs other duties as required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Counterparts, senior officers and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and in UN funds, programs and other UN specialized agencies.
Representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, consultants
Results Expected:
Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programme/projects. 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.
COMPETENCIES (maximum of five)
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. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
EDUCATION
Advanced University degree in public policy/economics, international relations, international development or related fields. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years of experience in international development and/ or economic development. Proven experience in executing economic growth, local economic development initiatives and vocational skills projects. Experience in implementing gender responsive programmes and experience in working in post-conflict environments is desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language and/or Somali is an advantage. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

October 25, 2024
Project Consultant, Africa

Job Description

DURATION: 6 months
CLOSING DATE: 13 May 2018
BACKGROUND
Federal Ministry for Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), of the Federal Republic of Germany is supporting implementation of the project: “URBAN PATHWAYS: Supporting Low Carbon Plans for Urban Basic Services in the context of the New Urban Agenda.” Led by UN-Habitat, the project is being implemented by a consortium of partners that includes, the Wuppertal Institute of Climate, Energy and Environment and UNEP.
The Urban Pathways project will help delivering on the Paris Agreement and the NDCs in the context of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It will establish a facility in close cooperation with other organisations and networks such as ICLEI and C40 active in this area to support national and local governments to develop action plans and concrete implementation measures to boost low-carbon urban development. This will build on UN-Habitat’s role as “a focal point on sustainable urbanization and human settlements including in the implementation and follow-up and review of the New Urban Agenda” (reference: Art .171 of NUA). The overall outcomes of the project include national action plans and local implementation concepts in key emerging economies with a high mitigation potential (India, Brazil, Kenya and Viet Nam). The plans will include an assessment of the political, technological, socio-economic and financial viability. The local implementation concepts will be developed into bankable projects, focusing on the access to urban basic services to create a direct link between climate change mitigation and sustainable development goals. This process will then be replicated regionally with policy development and implementation support and advice on stakeholder engagement and financing mechanisms.
The project will achieve its outcomes through the following outputs (work packages):

Inform (WP1): The first level of engagement will aim to reach a large number of local and national policy makers, practitioners, stakeholders and NGOs to raise awareness of the mitigation potential of urban energy efficiency, mobility and waste management strategies and show how an integrated approach to urban development can deliver on the New Urban Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Inspire (WP2): This Work Package will actively train local and national policy makers, practitioners, stakeholders and NGOs and involve them in a structured capacity building program on the mitigation potential of sustainable urban basic services measures.
Initiate (WP3):  Building on the “Inform” and “Inspire” work packages, WP3 will facilitate the preparation of policy proposals based on the NUA as well as commitments under the Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030. This WP will also establish twinning partnerships between cities.
Implement (WP4): This Work Package will focus on developing feasibility studies and implementation plans for at-least four pilot cities. The aim is to ensure that bankable and implementation-ready projects – demonstrating alignment with the NUA, respective country NDCs and the SDGs – are developed in the pilot cities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities and tasks of the Regional consultant are outlined below:

Review the existing NDCs and current action plans with particular reference to transport but also on energy and the resource sector;
Undertake dialogue with government on NDCs and sector policy and action plans to improve access to basic services;
Facilitate workshops and wide stakeholder consultations;
Develop at least 2 substantial project proposals focussing on improving access to transport in consultation with Government Counterparts and in collaboration with other UN agencies;
Contribute to preparing technical materials (tool kits, guides etc)
Compile Monthly Project Progress Reports (Africa Region).

The above comprise a board description of tasks. The consultant is expected to be adaptive, responding to changing situations in project countries and regions and take on other responsibilities particularly in the area of urban mobility.
COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: High level of expertise in the area of urban mobility with demonstrated capacity for intellectual leadership and innovative and creative thinking. Professional competence and conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments while observing deadlines and achieving results.
Communications: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language to transport related project partners; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping colleagues informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies of the work on urban mobility; identifies priority activities and assignments for the unit; adjusts priorities as required; allocates the 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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.

EDUCATION

Advanced University degree (Masters or Equivalent) in Urban or Regional Planning or a first degree with the relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications.

QUALIFICATION

At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in research/capacity building; policy analysis or urban basic services.
Demonstrated Knowledge and competence in areas of climate change mitigation; Paris Agreement; New Urban Agenda; SDGs.
Knowledge of UN policies and procedures is an advantage.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this assignment, fluency in oral and written English is essential.
OTHER SKILLS

Experience with government institutions is an asset.
Understanding of diverse institutional cultures and the specific needs and conditions of low-income residents, slum-dwellers, NGOs and Municipalities involved in addressing the urban mobility needs of the poor.
Ability to communicate with donors, partners and senior management.
Sound judgment, analytical skills, networking and interpersonal skills, ability to plan and organize work.
Good report/project writing skills.

REMUNERATION
The payment schedule with corresponding outputs in more detail are described in below:
Payment Stage, Conditions & Amount of Payment (USD)

First: Signature of contract, submission and acceptance of work plan and inception report = 4,000
Second: Submission and acceptance of monthly report for the month of May, June and July 2018 and outputs produced during this period = 12,400
Third and Final: Submission and acceptance of monthly report for the month of May, June and July 2018 and outputs produced during this period. Submission and acceptance of at-least two project concepts. = 12,400 Total = 28,800

October 25, 2024
Intern – Municipal Finance, I Deputy Executive Director Assistant Secretary-General

The UNHABITAT Municipal Finance internship is for 3 months with a possibility for extension depending on the needs of the Organization.
The Internship is UNPAID and fulltime.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the direct supervision of Coordinator, Urban Economy and Finance Branch, the intern will:
Assist in creating tools to support development and implementation of projects in the area of municipal finance;
Assist in collecting and collating data and good case studies and practices related to local government financing tools/strategies;
Assist in developing promotional materials in areas of urban economy and municipal finance;
Contribute to preparing concept notes and project documents on local government finance;
Perform any other workrelated activities as and when required by Branch’ Coordinator.

Competencies
Core Competencies:

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having twoway communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
Places team agenda before personal agenda
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Client Orientation:

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Be computer literate in standard software applications.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred area of study: Master’s degree in economics, finance, municipal finance, social science, or urban development.

Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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October 25, 2024
Joint Mid-Term Evaluation of The Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient Project

DUTY STATION: Home-based
DURATION: Total 8 weeks over April 2018 to July 2018
From April 2018
SUPERVISORS / REPORTING ARRANGEMENT
Head of UN-Habitat HQs Evaluation Unit; Project Manager UN-Habitat and Project Manager UNISDR
MISSIONS TO BARCELONA AND INCHEON:
April 2018 (2 weeks)
BACKGROUND
Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient is a joint Action (hereafter ‘the project’) between the European Commission DEVCO, UN-Habitat and UNISDR that aims to improve the understanding of, and capacity to, address disaster risks at the local level and build resilience, including in crisis-prone cities, to support national and local disaster risk reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) strategies.
The project contributes directly to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 ‘Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable’, specifically targets 11.5 and 11.b, and builds on the achievements of the Hyogo Framework for Action – Building the Resilience of Nations 2005-2015, and paves the way toward the implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR 2015-2013 at the local level, and the recently adopted New Urban Agenda.
The project is an intervention of 36 months and covers five result areas with the two respective implementing partners (UNISDR and UN-Habitat):

Result 1 {UNISDR}: Increased commitments to build local-level resilience
Result 2 {UNISDR}: Local Resilience and investments measured
Result 3 {UN-HABITAT}: Key issues and challenges identified in linking early interventions in crisis-prone cities to long-term sustainable development inputs
Result 4 {UNISDR}: Capacity is built in cities and local governments to develop and implement integrated local climate and disaster resilience action plans
Result 5 {UN-HABITAT}: Crisis-prone cities have enhanced capacity to develop and implement plans to increase their resiliency.

UN-Habitat focuses on building local capacities in crisis-prone cities and supporting humanitarian partners, while UNISDR addresses resilience in locations that are highly exposed and have institutional capacity gaps, such as LDCs.
Justification / Mandate of the Joint Mid-Term Evaluation
This joint mid-term evaluation of the ‘Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient’ project is mandated by the donor, the European Commission (EU DEVCO). UNISDR traditionally undertakes evaluation of EU funded projects through the intervention of internal staff with expertise in evaluating programmes and who are not involved in the implementation of the project and similar for UN-Habitat. It is also in-line with the UN-Habitat Evaluation Policy (2013) and the Revised UN-Habitat Evaluation Framework (2016).
Purpose and Objectives of the Evaluation
The joint mid-term evaluation is to provide the donor and implementing partners with an independent appraisal of the performance of the project ‘Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient’ so far and based on the agreement, log frame, activities and budget. The mid-term will identify key lessons and propose practical recommendations for follow-up during the remaining period of the project and for a possible phase 2 of the project, or components of the project.
The mid-term evaluation report will provide input for final end-of-project evaluation to be conducted at the end of the project in early 2019 as well as the EC DEVCO funded ‘Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient’ Action final report to be submitted at the end of the first phase in Q2/2019.
The overall objective of the joint mid-term evaluation is to make an independent assessment of the performance of the project. The specific objectives for undertaking the mid-term evaluation of the project are:

Assess implementation progress made in activities towards achieving the planned Results (Annex Project Agreement Document);
Assess the continued relevance, effectiveness and impact of the project in supporting local governments/ cities in building resilience and engagement of stakeholder groups in implementing actions;
Recommend strategic, programmatic and management considerations for implementing the remaining part of the project, with particular emphasis on programming approaches for a Phase 2.

Approach of the Evaluation
The joint mid-term evaluation shall be independent and carried out in line with the evaluation norms and standards of the United Nations system. A variety of methodologies will be applied to collect information during the mid-term evaluation. These include review of documents relevant to the project, interviews (with relevant project staff at UN-Habitat and UNISDR, key informant interviews and consultations with partners and stakeholders, and focus group discussions, surveys and if feasible field visits).
The joint mid-term evaluation will be conducted over the period of eight weeks spread over four months, including the desk review, from April 2018 to July 2018.

RESPONSIBILITIESThe joint mid-term evaluation will be conducted by one consultant. The evaluator is responsible for meeting professional and ethical standards in planning and conducting the mid-term evaluation, and producing the expected deliverables.The consultant has overall responsibility for producing the deliverables according to the quality standards of UN-Habitat and UNISDR for evaluation reports.Among the deliverables expected, there will be:

Inception Report with Evaluation Work plan;
Evaluation Reports Drafts;
Final Evaluation Report.

Full details of the evaluation are provided in the attached Terms of Reference.
COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject areas. Good research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Communication: Excellent and effective written and oral skills. Ability to convince people through constructive argumentation and to present information in a concise and accurate manner. Negotiating skills and ability to enable good communication and understanding between different interest groups, organizations, etc.
Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work and that of others. Ability to work under pressure and use time efficiently. Identifies priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by valuing ideas and expertise of others and is willing to learn from others.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
At least a master’s Degree in urban and Regional Planning, Development Studies, Local Governance, Urban Geography, or other relevant discipline. The candidate should preferably be specialized in the field of capacity building and institutional change management.
Work Experience
Extensive evaluation experience and a minimum of ten years’ professional practical experience in results-based management working with projects/ programmes in the field of risk reduction, disasters, conflict and other urban shocks or stresses in transition countries.
Language
Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English is required, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish an advantage.
REMUNERATION
Payments 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.

October 25, 2024
Archives Assistant (GS-4)

DURATION: Two Years
RESPONSIBILITES

Supports the management of UN-Habitat Archives; ensuring that records are properly stored, safe-guarded and available for reference by authorized staff members;
Arrange and assist with transfers of records from offices to the Record center, and provide retrieval services for Staff.
Process new acquisition of records in accordance with the approved procedures and guidelines, ensuring that transferred records meet the required standards and are stored securely,
Support the implementation of UN-Habitat Records Disposition Projects for physical and electronic records by coordinating with relevant UN-Habitat staff concerning secondary storage; ensuring proper preparation of background information.
Implement records disposal procedures by liaising with relevant section coordinators to ensure that the disposed records are guided by the organization retention schedule, in support of disposition decisions
Create and maintain manual accession register for transferred records to support of reference, archival arrangement and descriptions.
Participate in the appraisal and processing of legacy record according to identified records groups and series, and provide relevant assistance to users regarding access to documents stored in the records Center and the Archives.
Participate in the archival arrangement and description of records according to the agreed standards and administrative histories and provide records content analysis for purposes of series description.
Coordinate the delivery of correspondences from UN-Habitat to UNON, Mail and Pouch Unit, and other UN offices as required, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of official mail to respective offices both internally and externally.
Update systematically the UN-HABITAT Intranet Staff Directory, ensuring quality control and currency of the information.
Scan and upload documents on Performance, Accrual and Accounting System (PAAS) Knowledge Resource Page as required
Undertake any other duty as assigned by the Head of Division or Unit **

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Knowledge of electronic record-keeping, relevant information systems and ability to manage records life cycle. 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.
Communication: -Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Technological Awareness; Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology

EDUCATION
Completion of secondary level education. A Diploma or post-Secondary training in Archives and Records Management or a related Information Management field desired.
QUALIFICATION

Five years progressive experience in the field of Archives Administration and Records management, including managing records life-cycle in both paper and electronic format.
Experience of using computer technology is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.
OTHER SKILLS
Familiarity with Electronic Records and Archives Management Systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants may have to sit the Global General Services Test (GGST) as per OHRM instructions.

October 25, 2024
Junior Urban Planner, (Consultant)

Issued on: 01 January 2018ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION UN-Habitat, Somalia ProgrammeDUTY STATION Nairobi/ KenyaFUNCTIONAL TITLE Junior Urban PlannerCONTRACT TYPE ConsultantPOST DURATION 6 monthsCLOSING DATE 08 February 2018
These projects align with broader durable solutions, peacebuilding and stabilization objectives championed by different Federal Member States Administration and the Federal Government of Somalia.
Cross-cutting project outcomes are as follows:

Local leadership, IDPs, returnees and the broader existing communities in areas impacted by return and displacement are able to achieve locally defined and led solutions to displacement, including the means to sustain a living, access to basic social services and participation for all in civic life.
Participatory and inclusive community-driven activities enhance social cohesion and trust among diverse population groups, in areas impacted by displacement and return, and with local authoritiesIDPs, returnees and existing communities in areas highly impacted by population mobility, are able to coexist peacefully and withstand drivers of instability and conflict
Participatory plans, actions and systems for dispute resolution / peaceful co-existence are incorporated into the programmes of longer term recovery and development partners.
Spatial approaches are streamlined through spatial development plans and land use planning tools to reduce marginalization and increase community stabilization

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the Human Settlements Officer (Urban Planner) in Nairobi and supported by the UN-HABITAT Somalia Programme managers, the Junior Urban Planner will perform the following duties:
Specific Responsibilities

Provide planning and design inputs to ongoing planning initiatives, including citywide strategies, extension plans and urban transformation plans.
Develop clear planning proposals, drawings and related reports for partner cities.
Review of proposals and design prepared by local planners for various pilot cities
Develop critical analysis of existing planning documents and instruments.
Provide inputs to guide or facilitate the delivery of relevant urban legislation reviews and financial mechanism in view of plan implementation and planning processes support.
Develop and organize participatory, multi-stakeholder processes tailor made for the projects in a specific context.

Ultimate result of service
The consultancy will focus on

helping cities develop practical, feasible approaches to implementing urban planning interventions through direct planning support;
assisting national governments to scale up successful local-level approaches through tools development, and
build the capacities of planning and facilitating institutions (development control, construction plan scrutiny, etc.)

Outputs/Work Assignment:
The main outputs that are expected are:

Urban Planning and Design proposals and related reports.
Innovative Solutions for Displacement in Somalia
Midnimo Project for Durable Solutions to Displacement
EU Reinteg
Participatory, multi-stakeholder processes and related sessions
Business Development
Normative Outputs

This will include but is not limited to the following:

Comments and inputs to planning proposals, guidelines and implementation strategies.
Development of training workshops and participatory planning exercises.
Report on urban planning documents.
Inputs to economy and legislation reviews related to urban planning.
Clear analytical drawings, design drawings and diagrams at various scales: region, city, neighbourhood.
Reflective texts on projects, processes and best practices
Output production will be documented regularly through interim reports covering the tasks above and one final report, summarizing the work done and presenting all outputs in electronic and hard copy format.

COMPETENCIES (maximum of five)

Professionalism:

Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to urban planning and design. Strong analysis of urban form, urban systems, underlying social, legal and financial mechanisms and the political context. Ability to develop strong graphic materials (concept plans, diagrams, street sections) as well as substantive reports. Knowledge of urban development issues.
Ability to observe deadlines and achieve set goals. Ability to work and deliver under pressure.

Communication:
Excellent written and oral presentation skills in English. Excellent capacity to produce and manipulate graphic documents and drawings. Good presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex interventions in a clear language and convincing narratives. Sketching capabilities to effectively communicate in workshop settings and teams.

Teamwork:Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed goals.
Planning and Organizing:Ability to prioritize activities and assignments and to easily switch between different projects.
Creativity:Strong conceptual thinking. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches, takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”, and offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Can easily develop clear plans in contexts with limited information and datasets. Finds ways to extract and combine data and information to create base maps. Is both able to reduce complexity as well as sensitive to specific urban form and the landscape.

EDUCATION
University degree in Architecture or Urban Planning, or related field that is relevant for sustainable urban development and urban planning and design. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Between 2 to 5 years of experience in urban planning and design with direct proven experience in drawing and preparing plan graphical material using computer assisted design tools. Strong graphic representation skills required. Good hand drawing / sketching is an advantage. The candidate has a portfolio of plans and designs of which he/she is the author. Post conflict experience is desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Although not a requirement, knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic will be an advantage

October 25, 2024