Project Management jobs, Social Sciences jobs, International Relations jobs,
Cities and Climate Change Expert – COP 30 and NDC
Duties and responsibilities:
- The consultancy is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Team, Programme Development Branch of UN-Habitat. The consultancy will involve the following typical main duties leading to the ultimate requested outputs:
- Preparation of the roadmap to COP30, including paving the way towards a Multilevel Action and Urbanization Pavilion and fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change at COP30 a. Developing a roadmap towards COP30, including identifying key moments and events towards COP30, working closely across UN-Habitat’s teams, including the Brazil office
- Develop a concept note that lines out UN-Habitat’s presence and role at COP30, including working towards a Multilevel Action and Urbanization Pavilion a Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change, in close collaboration with UN-Habitat teams and external partners
- Develop a roadmap and engagement strategy for the Baku Continuity Coalition on Urban, Multilevel and Multisectoral Climate Action, including engagement with external stakeholders on the road to COP30 and city networks
- Conceptualization of UN-Habitat’s work on Urban content of the NDCs
- Develop and conceptualize workshops on how to strengthen the urban content of the NDCs, in collaboration with other partners
- Conduct workshops (both in person and online), in collaboration with external partners and UN-Habitat’s country and regional offices
Qualifications/special skills
- Education Background Minimum advanced university degree (M.A or M.Sc. or equivalent) in relevant field in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban/Regional Planning, Environment Studies, International Development is required. A first degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- Professional Experience ;A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban/Regional Planning, Environment Studies, International Development or a relevant field is required.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing projects in a participatory manner is required. Demonstrated research experience related to environmental, or the social dimension of climate change is required.
- 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. Experience working in/with Small Island Developing States is desirable.
Cities and Climate Change Expert – Urban Heat
Duties and responsibilities:
- The consultancy is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Team, Programme Development Branch of UN-Habitat. The consultancy will involve the following typical main duties leading to the ultimate requested outputs:
- Conceptualize UN-Habitat’s work in urban practitioners’ engagement in the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities a. Draft a concept note for engagement process of urban practitioners in the IPCC Special Report, in close collaboration with UN-Habitat teams and external partners
- Develop a coordination mechanism between city networks and other interested partners on how to best work with selected urban practitioner authors for the IPCC Special Report
- Develop a draft of UN-Habitat’s knowledge in support of the IPCC Special Report work, in close collaboration with city networks and partners
- Develop the roadmap and engagement strategy for Innovate4Cities 2026
- Develop a concept note for Innovate4Cities 2026, in collaboration with external partners b. Develop a roadmap towards Innovate4Cities 2026, including regional market places and that also helps to disseminate the findings of the Innovate4Cities 2024
- Project development of emerging work streams
- Development of a project proposal on extreme heat and cities, in close collaboration with UN-Habitat’s teams as well as external partners, including an initial donor mapping
Qualifications/special skills
- Education Background Minimum advanced university degree (M.A or M.Sc. or equivalent) in relevant field in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban/Regional Planning, Environment Studies, International Development is required. A first degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- Professional Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban/Regional Planning, Environment Studies, International Development or a relevant field is required.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing projects in a participatory manner is required.
- Demonstrated research experience related to environmental, or the social dimension of climate change is required.
- 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. Experience working in/with Small Island Developing States is desirable.
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.