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    Urban Development Expert at - Nairobi, Kenya - UN-Habitat

    UN-Habitat
    UN-Habitat Nairobi, Kenya

    3 days ago

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    Full time
    Description
    The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements.

    It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

    Responsibilities
    The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

    Serve as the local focal point for the Climate Smart Cities Challenge in Makindye Ssabagabo, Uganda

    Contribute to orchestrating the system demonstrator, by collaborating with project partners, which may include:

    Movement building – coordinating between city government, innovators and other stakeholders and building a shared vision and action plan
    Systems understanding – providing and / or commissioning additional research to better understand the system dynamics
    Delivery planning – supporting innovator teams and other stakeholders to act on the ground
    Strategic learning – facilitating reflection learning sessions and socialising the findings
    Contribute to mobilizing resources (fundraise) for subsequent phases of implementation and scaling of the system demonstrator
    Contribute to written reporting for Makindye Ssabagabo, Uganda to validate progress and results
    Participate in and facilitate meetings, which includes developing and delivering appropriate presentations related to city challenges

    The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses or training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor.

    The mandatory UN security course BSAFE is required to be accredited during the first month of employment.

    The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.

    Requirements
    Qualifications/special skills

    At least a first level University Degree in urban management, urban ecological, civil engineering, urban planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Geography, social sciences or related fields is required
    A minimum of two years' experience in addressing climate challenges, urban mobility, urban management or urban planning issues in developing countries particularly in Uganda is required knowledge of urban governance issues in Uganda is highly desirable
    Experience in project coordination, event organization on urban related issues is highly desirable.
    Previous work experience with an international organization is highly desirable.

    Languages

    Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
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