United Nations Human Settlements Programme Cities and Climate Change Consultant Jobs in Kenya
United Nations Human Settlements Programme Cities and Climate Change Consultant Jobs in Kenya;The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations 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.
This position supports the implementation of the Environment and Climate Change Impact Area of the Strategic Plan (2026–2029), which places Access to Housing, Land and Urban Basic Services at its center. The position is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section, Global Solutions Division.
Responsibilities
SURGe Secretariat – Global
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the SURGe Secretariat, including workplan development, implementation of in-house agreements, and internal check-in and reporting mechanisms.
Develop knowledge products, events, and strategic engagements for SURGe visibility and advocacy.
Facilitate effective and productive engagement with the Bratislava Hub and the Slovak Republic.
Develop guidelines, workshop materials, and partner engagement strategies to support member states in the implementation of NDCs 3.0 with strong urban content under SURGe.
Develop resource mobilization initiatives for multilevel climate action and the operationalization of SURGe regional hubs, including identification of strategic opportunities and development of pitch materials.
SURGe Secretariat – Focal Point for Regional and Country Engagement
Support the day-to-day operations and engagement with SURGe regional coordinators, including reporting mechanisms, co-development of products, and fostering collaboration.
Support SURGe regional coordinators in regional and country roll-out activities, including country prioritization, materials development, and workshop delivery.
Work closely with SURGe regional coordinators and participating countries to localize and tailor guidelines and materials for NDC implementation, including national implementation strategies and local climate action plans.
Facilitate the identification of collaboration opportunities and synergies between SURGe and RISE UP countries.
Science-Innovation-Policy-Action Nexus – Innovate4Cities and IPCC Engagement
Develop and implement the rollout strategy for Innovate4Cities 2028.
Facilitate the translation and increased impact of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, including the development of a workplan prior to its launch.
Facilitate partner and donor engagement, organization of strategic events, and preparation of technical products.
Climate-Crisis Nexus – Focal Point
Ensure the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section’s involvement in UN-Habitat’s crisis work by providing climate-related entry points and strategic guidance.
Map priorities and facilitate strategic discussions and collaborations with internal
and external partners.
Develop ad-hoc knowledge products, advisory materials, and concept notes related to climate crises and conflict situations, including El Niño and conflicts such as those in Ukraine.
Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) – Co-Focal Point
Co-lead engagement between the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section and ROLAC.
Liaise with ROLAC colleagues to co-create knowledge products.
Organize events and identify opportunities for joint resource mobilization and NDC 3.0 implementation.
Objective of the Consultancy
This consultancy supports UN-Habitat’s work on multilevel and multisectoral collaboration to accelerate climate action while contributing to the implementation of the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan 2026–2029, with housing, land, urban basic services, and climate action as central priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, International Development, or a related field is required.
A first university degree with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Work Experience
Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in urban management, project management, and stakeholder engagement, ideally at the international level, is required.
Experience working on urban climate change mitigation and/or adaptation is required.
Familiarity with research and academic processes and academic partnerships at the international level is required.
Proven experience communicating urban climate change knowledge is desirable.
Proven experience in project management, event organization, and capacity development is an advantage.
Proven experience addressing the climate-crisis-urbanization nexus is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an added advantage.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Human Settlements Programme Cities and Climate Change Consultant Jobs in Kenya
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