Current Opportunities at UN-Habitat

UN Jobs, Internship Opportunities, Administrative Jobs, Jobs in Kenya, Consultancy Jobs,

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Localization Expert (Tbilisi)

The consultant will carry out the following tasks and responsibilities:  

• Data Track  Data collection: working with relevant partners and departments to collect the relevant data against the specified list of indicators, incorporating the National, Local, UMF, SDG, and any other relevant indicators.  
• Data cleaning: The consultant will be responsible for cleaning the vector data to properly analyze the data collected. Generate map-based analysis: based on the cleaned data, the consultant will submit a series of analytical maps (tool: Spatial SWOT) to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the territory, and the opportunities and threats faced in the territory. 
• Stakeholder’s Engagement Track  Working with different stakeholders, including local community representatives, the consultants will support the organization of consultation forums to:  Review the data and collect additional qualitative information.  Present and discuss the spatial SWOT, and to prioritize issues as perceived by different stakeholders.  Discuss the SDG Discussion Papers  Finalization of vision and strategic objectives and long list of projects for submission to the    Mayor for approval.  
• SDG Research Track  The consultant will draft SDG Discussion Papers that will provide a detailed overview of the status of progress towards the SDGs of Tbilisi. Based on the data cleaned and analyzed (through the UMF) as well as on the basis of the information collected through the stakeholder engagement process (situation analysis described above, The SDG Discussion papers will constitute the core of the VLR and the basis for the development of the vision, strategic objectives, list of projects and action plan for Tbilisi.  Reporting line  The consultant will be working under the direct supervision of the Human Settlements Officer of the SDG Localization and Local Governments Team of the Urban Practices Branch of UN- Habitat HQ, Nairobi. S/he will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of the activities in Tbilisi linked to the Voluntary local reviews: evidence for greener, resilient and sustainable urban recovery in Eastern European and Central Asian countries in transition project. The work and supervision of the consultant will be coordinated with the technical focal points of the city of Tbilisi as well as with all the implementing partners of the project.

Qualifications/special skills

• A first-level university degree in sustainable development, urban planning, data and statistics, urban or local governance, urban management, public administration or a related field is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in project/programme management, data analysis and research or related area is required.

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written English and Georgian is required.

Deadline : Mar 13, 2024

Cities and Climate Change Expert, International Cooperation

The consultancy will involve the following typical main duties leading to the ultimate requested outputs:    

Conference programme: 

• Co-develop the Innovate4Cities 2024 Conference programme for in-person and hybrid audiences, in collaboration with partners 
• Ensuring regional representation and relevance of conference speakers 
• Coordinate with UN-Habitat’s senior management and regional office(s) to ensure alignment between the Innovate4Cities Conference and UN-Habitat’s strategic priorities as well as to secure high-level global participation  Governance and stakeholder coordination:  
• Devise an engagement strategy (for participants) to attract a diverse range of stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, NGOs, and community leaders. 
• Coordinate with the Conference Advisory Committee and conference partners  Stakeholder engagement and community development: Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder coordination plan to ensure seamless coordination among speakers, sponsors, and partners throughout the conference.  On-the-ground coordination 
• Coordination of Innovate4Cities conference in Montreal 
• Oversee the recording of all activities during the Innovate4Cities event.   

Knowledge product management:

• Coordinate a report which synthesizes key findings, identify priority areas for intervention, and outline concrete steps for strengthening collaboration between researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders. 
• Coordinate a short paper that synthesizes the findings of Innovate4Cities for the linkages for the upcoming IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change   
• COP29: Ensure linkages between Innovate4Cities and COP29
• Prepare an engagement strategy to ensure that Innovate4Cities findings are linked to the third Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change
• Coordinate with UN-Habitat and other partners to link priority discussion points for the Ministerial Meeting 
• Draft proposal lining out the conceptualization of a cities and urbanization day at COP29, taking into consideration the findings and network of the Innovate4Cities conference and the upcoming IPCC on cities and climate change
• Organize side events that position the findings of Innovate4Cities at COP29 
• Coordinate mission report of UN-Habitat post-COP29 and ensure that learnings are being fed into institutional learning 
• Coordinate and draft post-COP29 UN-Habitat engagement report, building on a debriefing meeting

Qualifications/special skills

• Minimum advanced university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in business administration, management, environmental management, economics, international development or relevant field is required. 
• A first degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum of five years of experience working in stakeholder engagement, community development and event organization, ideally gained at the international level is required of which working on climate change mitigation and/or adaptation issues. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing projects in a participatory manner is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating research reports is desirable.
• Experience working with international multi-partner initiatives and projects, demonstrating experience delivering outcomes with diverse set of partners and governments on climate projects and climate/urban policy is desirable.

Deadline : Mar 12, 2024

Intern – Policy, Legislation and Governance

 Responsibilities  

The Intern will support PLGS workstreams, undertaking duties in one or a combination of the following five (5) categories:

• Research and Copy editing   Review introductory materials of the PLGS portfolio and research on contemporary topics related to Policy, Legislation and Governance Section in the context of sustainable urbanization and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.  
• Assist in carrying out research and studies on various urban law and governance topics such as urban planning law, housing law, public participation and climate smart urban planning legislation.  
• Analyze and present the data and information gathered from diverse sources in reports, tools, normative products among others.   
• Copy-edit and finalize project reports, tools, frameworks and other deliverables  Review and produce summaries on existing courses to support the Section’s effort to produce training packages such as the training module on law and climate change, e-learning course on urban policy, urban-rural linkages.  
• Assist in translation and review of background documents, concept notes among others from English to French and French to English as appropriate.  
• Tools development and management  
• Assist in developing tools, frameworks and guides, policy documents, and/or concept notes to build the PLGS portfolio on Policy, Legislation and Governance related work.  
• Assist in identifying research gaps and undertake activities, with the collaboration of research institutions, to fill any identified gaps in order to augment the Section’s portfolio.  
• Analyze and present the data gathered from diverse sources.  
• Assist in developing and implementing the PLGS work plan monitoring system, monitoring key indicators and following up with partners on their reporting and feedback, including with country and regional offices.  3. Communications  Contribute to written outputs e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications.  
• Assist with outreach activities and the production of awareness materials to support the rolling out of the PLGS work plan.  
• Assist with the production of communication materials: online versions of publications, updating   the Section’s website and App Content Management System (CMS) with creating webstories, provide improvements to the E-Learning tools available through creation of short explainer videos.   
• Assist in database enrichment and management (e.g. on National Urban Policies and Urban Rural Linkages, UrbanLex), which including data gathering from regional / country offices, data cleaning, data visualization (frontend code) and backend code ensuring CRUD functionality is achieved, data collection. Assist in developing and enlarge section knowledge repository.   
• Assist in Apps tools development to facilitate and enrich dissemination of the sections work. Improve existing Apps functionality including advancing new modern features using React Native and Laravel as the backend.  
• Assist with Graphic design: layout of publications, reports, short articles, short meeting minutes, presentations, social media cards. 
• Improve our online presence in terms of publication outreach through the creation of engaging short videos, and explainer videos. Assist in social media maintenance and regular posting.   
• Assist in creative ideas of outreach of our publications, by exploring how audio books could be made effective within the section publications catalogue.   
• Project Development and management   
• Support project development and management within PLGS through assistance in preparation of tools, concept notes, background documents among others.  
• Assist in planning, preparing and disseminating PLGS related projects (webinars, meetings, workshops, conferences, Expert Group Meetings, etc.) and supporting the implementation of specific recommendations arising from these events.  
• Provide backstopping support to ongoing and pipeline projects.  
• Assist in the design of training programs and materials related to the PLGS projects, including through the identification of training needs and demands from key national and local stakeholders.  
• Other tasks relevant to the candidate and PLGS, as jointly determined with the PLGS team.  
• Administration  
• Assist with liaising with different offices regarding individual communications requests and provide assistance with the review and publication of communication material (including. articles, broadcasts).  Attend meetings with UN counterparts and coordinate follow-up to decisions within the section, as appropriate.  Assist in preparing presentation materials including graphs, charts, excel tables and PowerPoint slides.  Assist in organizing expert group meetings, consultative and other meetings and conferences, support outreach activities.  Assist in drafting notes, minutes, preparation of reports and background documents.  Assist in reviewing and Audit recommendations and follow up on the implementation.  Create and compile a folder in Teams with important UN Circulars, Policies, rules, and regulations.  Work closely with the PLGS Administrative Programme Management Assistants (PMAs) on administrative and financial issues/tasks.  Assist in follow up of PLGS administrative actions and requests that require approval from our UN-Habitat Management and Compliance Service (MACS) office.  Assist in taking minutes for the PLGS Virtual/Hybrid Team meetings held regularly, when required.  Due to volume of applications only short-listed applicants will be contacted by the Hiring Manager.

Qualifications/special skills

• 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),  Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.  
•  For IT and communication intern: Conversant with Adobe Package tools: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro, not limiting Microsoft tools like PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Possess basic design fundamentals for creating social media posts. Knowledge of programming languages and frameworks: JavaScript (React, React Native), PHP (Laravel), API knowledge, Git, database concepts and normalization processes, UX/UI design, basic wireframe mockups (Figma), usage of Content Management Systems like WordPress. Knowledge of low-code tools like Microsoft Power Apps is an asset.   Have demonstrated a 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 includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.  Preferred areas of study: The candidate(s) must be currently pursuing or have recently attained an advanced university degree in one of the following fields: Urban/Public Policy, Governance, Urban and Territorial development, Law, Urban Dev
• elopment, Metropolitan Management, Communications and IT, Graphic design, Project Development or Management, Architecture, or other related fields (Master or PhD candidate preferable).   In addition, successful applicants are expected to have demonstrated ability in one or more areas listed below:  
• Possess strong interests in PLGS’s portfolio of works and is self-motivated.  Possess strong writing skills; experience with academic writing or reporting is an asset.  Possess analytical skills; experience with research and/or familiarity with research methodologies is an asset.  
• Ability to work and deliver outputs independently in a timely manner, with minimal supervision. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. 
• However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.  
• Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. 
• Applicants to the UN internship programme within the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section (PLGS) of the Urban Practices Branch (UPB) are required to have experience in research and copy editing, communications, tools development and management, project development and management. Undertake the NUP E-Learning and attach the certificate.   

Deadline : Mar 18, 2024

Cities and Climate Change Junior Consultant

The consultancy will involve the following typical main duties leading to the ultimate requested outputs:

Innovate4Cities Conference programme:

• Speaker selection and management for Innovate4Cities conference
• Ensure conference progamme is updated on the website
• Abstract management: managing abstracts and post-collection processing and matching to sessions
• Logistics: engaging with local suppliers and liasing with partners on the ground Support day-to-day
• Knowledge product development: o Research on the interlinkages between the Innovate4Cities Conference and the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change o Draft the conferences outcomes report, in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayor
• Design and coordination of 2030 Agenda Sub-Fund project meetings including outcome reports
• Conducting project meetings including Kick-Off Meeting, monthly project calls and regular PMO meetings evidenced by presentation and minutes/report  
• Implementation of Capacity Building Strategy in project countries
• Develop project capacity building strategy
• Develop capacity needs assessment
• Develop project training material
• Conceptualize hybrid global workshop
• Design and implementation of Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Develop Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and implement Stakeholder Engagement Plan
• Conduct stakeholder consultation meetings
• Develop project communication material for dissemination

Qualifications/special skills

• Minimum advanced university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in business administration, management, environmental management, economics, international development or relevant field is required.
• A first degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in project management and stakeholder engagement, ideally gained at the international level is required of which working on urban climate change mitigation and/or adaptation.
• Demonstrated experience in organising events and coordinating diverse stakeholders is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in developing projects in a participatory manner is an added advantage.
• Experience working with international multi-partner initiatives and projects, demonstrating experience delivering outcomes with diverse set of partners and governments on climate projects and climate/urban policy is desirable.

Deadline : Mar 12, 2024

Programme Management Assistant

Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Provide assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes of the programme.
• Research, compile, analyze, summarize, and present basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics.
• Assist in the coordination of project planning and preparation; monitors status of project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
• Focal point for coordination of program implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with different units on follow ups, and backstop country office when need be.

Financial and Budgetary:

• Review project documents for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures and identify inconsistencies prior submission for final approval.
• Prepare budget revisions verify funds availability; and ensures necessary approval and entry in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Umoja system. Compile, summarize and enter data on project delivery, identify shortfalls in delivery, deviations, budget overruns, and bring it to the attention of management.

General Administration:

• Review submissions of programme requests ensuring that requisite information is included, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on all administrative actions related to project implementation, e.g., recruitment, travel arrangements, organization of workshops, payments, procurement.
• Prepare, maintain, and update filing systems; generate periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content and other background materials to facilitate inspection and reviews.
• Provide assistance to the country team on reporting requirements and ensure completeness and accuracy of data submitted.
• Maintain calendar/schedules; monitor changes and communicate relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning. and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, technical cooperation, human resources, finance and budgeting. Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g. budget/work programme, human resources, database management. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

• Completion high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

• Supplementary courses or training in Business Administration, economics, finance or other related field is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation, human resources, finance and budget or related area is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree.
• Working experience with the UN system or other international organization is desirable.
• Experience working with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferably Systems Applications and Products (SAP), is desirable.
• A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Experience with contract administration or support operations is desirable. Experience with procurement and accounting methodologies system is desirable.

Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities
Human Resources Management  

• Initiates, processes, monitors, reviews and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, relocation, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation, training ; ensuring consistency in the application of regulations and procedures.  
• Enters, maintains and certifies administrative data and records for time and attendance, performance appraisal, etc. in electronic information systems.  
• Reviews entitlements-related claims and reports.  Provides advice and guidance to staff with respect to administrative procedures, processes and practices, liaising with central administrative services as necessary.  
• Maintains and reviews organizational staffing tables; prints and reviews related reports.  

Budget and Finance

• Monitors status of expenditures and allotments, records variations, updates budget tables.  
• Consolidates data received and provides support to higher-level staff with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.  
• Reviews status of relevant expenditures and compares with approved budget.  
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged and (b) availability of funds.  
• Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.  
• Prepares statistical tables and standard financial reports.  

Contract Administration  

• Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.  
• Audits the contractors’ invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.  
• Processes the payment of contractors’ invoices and monitor payments.  
• Prepares and processes all UN forms and permissions for contractual and work Unit, Section or Service UN staff, including UN grounds passes, property passes, UN parking permits, swipe-card access and door keys  General Administration  
• Prepares, processes and follows-up on administrative arrangements and forms related to the official travel of staff.
•  Drafts routine correspondence.  
• Maintains files of rules, regulations, administrative instructions and other related documentation.  
• Maintains up-to-date work unit files (both paper and electronic).    
• Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field.  
• Performs other related administrative duties, as required, e.g., operational travel programme; monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services; physical space planning; identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems; organizing and coordinating administrative arrangements for seminars, conferences and translations.  
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.  
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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; 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

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

• Further qualification in business administration, human resources, finance, programme/project management support or related areas is desirable.    

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree.    
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required.  
•  Experience with the United Nations system and/or similar international organization is desirable.    
• Experience with an online recruitment-based system (Inspira or similar) is desirable.    
• Experience with SAP/Umoja is desirable.    
• A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Intern – Data Support

Responsibilities 
Under the direct supervision of the Head, Data and Analytics Section the intern will:  

• Participate in collection, computation and analysis of human settlements Sustainable Development Goal Indicators and New Urban Agenda Indicators and other urban indicators.  
• Participate in collection, computation, and analysis of Housing, Land and Property Indicators data for various cities.  
• To assist in the collection, processing and analyzing of housing affordability data from Member states, and regional or field offices, civil society, NGOs and partner databases including those from other UN agencies, UN Statistical Division, UN Population Division, etc. – Assist with creating the tabulation plan for select indicators – Liaise with team members to advance the preparation of data – Prepare meta-data key to ensuring indicator data quality and consistency – Perform data quality checks  Prepare tables, graphs and visualizations for housing affordability data -draft 1-pager key messages of analyzed indicators  Carry out any other tasks requested to support the Data and Analytics Section.   Due to volume of applications only short-listed applicants will be contacted by the Hiring Manager.

Qualifications/special skills

• 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),  Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.    
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).  Have demonstrated a 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 includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.  
• Preferred areas of study: Studies in: Statistics, economics or related subjects. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.  Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Experience in collecting data and data base managements skills is desirable.

Click Here to Apply