UN-HABITAT Jobs
Climate change is now recognized as one of the key challenges of the 21st century. To address the effect of climate change upon cities in developing countries, in August 2008 UN-Habitat, with the generous support of the Government of Norway, launched its Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI). CCCI started work in four cities: Maputo, Mozambique; Kampala, Uganda; Sorsogon City, Philippines; Esmeraldas, Ecuador, along with undertaking certain normative activities such as developing a series of global capacity-building tools It therefore seeks to recruit : 1.Consultant [Team Leader, Cities and Climate Change Initiative Mid-Term Review] . Responsibilities: Carry out an initial desk review of CCCI materials. Review key programme documents. Review various types of outputs and deliverables, as well as key management tools. Finally review relevant UN-Habitat-wide materials, including the MTSIP.In consultation with the M&E Unit and UEPB, and in accordance with UN-Habitat rules and procedures, select and appoint the national consultants .Conduct a preparatory mission to Nairobi. The Team Leader will conduct initial interviews with key staff members. The Team Leader also will facilitate an off-site workshop with selected UN-HABITAT staff members. As part of this mission the Team Leader will propose an updated and more detailed work plan for the entire assessment team, and deepen the proposed assessment methodology.Carry out in-depth reviews in representative CCCI countries and cities . Under the overall supervision of the Team Leader, national consultants will facilitate half-day self-reviews in a workshop format by representative stakeholders and counterparts of the Initiative in selected CCCI cities , and undertake additional investigation.Develop periodical project progress reports for submission to donors, based on results-based monitoring and evaluation framework;Carry out supplemental desk reviews with telephone interviews and/or questionnaires of other representative CCCI countries and cities (to be undertaken by the Team Leader and/or one or more of the national consultants).Carry out additional (non-country-specific) research. Additional research will include a scan of key global programmes and institutions that work in the area of cities and climate change, along with selected interviews.Synthesise findings and prepare the draft mid-term review.Education:Masters in urban planning, international development, public administration or equivalent Work Experience: Evaluation/management experience . More than 15 years of experience in urban issues and international development. Experience in urban environmental and climate change issues is highly preferred.Experience in more than one developing region - Experience with international donors and/or UN agencies.Language Skills: Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English are essential. Applications should include:1. Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
2. Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), include; Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments and Expectations regarding remuneration All applications should be submitted to: Ms. Jayne Kimani UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or send Email to: jayne.kimani{at}unhabitat.org Closing Date: 4 November 2011. UN-Habitat also seeks to recruit the following: 2.Consultant for Urban Youth Capacity CurriculumAdaptation and Training Country: Cairo, Egypt Application deadline:November 10, 2011 3.SENIOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS OFFICER (URBAN LAW), P5 Country: Nairobi Kenya. Application deadline: 11 December 2011.
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