United Nations Human Settlements Programme Chief of Strategic Planning and Monitoring Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Human Settlements Programme Chief of Strategic Planning and Monitoring Jobs in Kenya;Lead the Strategic Planning & Monitoring Unit within UN‑Habitat’s Corporate Management Division. Provide strategic direction, oversee results‑based management, coordinate multi‑year planning, and ensure effective monitoring and reporting of UN‑Habitat’s Strategic Plan and Work Programme.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate multi‑year strategic plans and annual work planning processes.

Guide development of results frameworks, indicators, and best practices.

Lead corporate monitoring and reporting of the Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and Annual Work Programme.

Provide inputs to project design, theory of change, and logical frameworks.

Manage and supervise the Unit’s work programme, reviewing drafts and outputs.

Prepare position papers and reports for intergovernmental bodies (ECOSOC, General Assembly, UN‑Habitat Assembly, Executive Board).

Ensure high‑quality standards in outputs and reports.

Prepare budgets, monitor performance, and contribute to results‑based budgeting.

Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring gender and geographical balance.

Foster teamwork and communication across divisions.

Represent UN‑Habitat at inter‑agency meetings and seminars.

Collect and analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights through visualizations.

Competencies

Professionalism: Strong knowledge of strategic planning, policy analysis, and UN rules; ability to produce and review technical reports; analytical skills for data‑driven decision‑making.

Communication: Clear oral/written skills, active listening, openness in sharing information.

Planning & Organizing: Goal setting, prioritization, risk management, and efficient resource use.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Budget, or

related field required.

First‑level degree plus two (2) additional years of experience may be accepted.

Completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science an advantage.

Work Experience

Minimum 7 years’ progressively responsible experience in budget, finance, strategic planning, or policy analysis.

At least 3 years’ experience preparing high‑level institutional strategies and reports for senior leadership.

At least 3 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on strategic plans and RBM frameworks.

Experience presenting strategy and planning advice to senior management or intergovernmental forums required.

Experience overseeing services in UN field locations or comparable organizations desirable.

Experience supervising professional staff and managing multidisciplinary teams desirable.

2 years or more of experience in data analytics desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English required.

French desirable.

How to apply

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