United Nations Human Settlements Programme Urban Strategy and Project Support Consultant Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities


The consultant's main responsibility will be:


1) Advance the SDG Localization strategic partnership on the SDGs with Finland by providing strategic support for its implementation, focusing on technical and capacity building components. Additionally, provide transversal project support and prioritize the implementation of the Everyone Can Flourish project;


2) To support the development of the methodology for the SDG Cities Global Initiative to help and guide cities through the process;

3) To prepare and deliver trainings on SDG Localization, the Action Oriented VLR Methodology, and the SDG Cities Process. Additionally, provide key messages and updates to the SDG Localization narrative by conducting research; Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Project support

• Provide support for the implementation of the Finland-UN-Habitat SDG Localization Strategic Partnership on the SDGs, advancing through various components, including the technical and capacity building component.


• Support the implementation of the Everyone Can Flourish project. Specifically, by supporting the development of the white paper.


• Provide advice on the linkages between the Everyone Can Flourish project and the SDG Cities Methodology.


2. Methodology Development

• Collaborate with technical experts to support the development of the updated methodology for UN-Habitat's Flagship Program SDG Cities Global Initiative, ensuring quality and improvements.

• Provide technical support to ensure the SDG Cities Flagship is communicated effectively and successfully, including the creation of visual materials.


3. Capacity Building and Knowledge Development


• Support the preparations and delivery of trainings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions for regional/country offices and local governments to strengthen SDG localization efforts and SDG Cities implementation.

• Create training materials to support these activities including presentations, games and guides.

• Support the development of a coherent offer on capacity building on SDG localization.

• Provide Key messages and update narrative on SDG Localization by conducting regular research. Reporting Line This post is located in the Global Solutions Division and specifically within its SDG localization and Local Governments Team. The incumbent will be supervised by the Human Settlements Officer coordinating the work of the Team and under direct supervision of the Directors of the Global Solutions Division. The expert will work in proximity to the other members of the team as well as in coordination with other units, sections and offices across the Agency.


Qualifications/special skills

University Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Development Studies, Architecture, or other relevant areas is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience on issues related to sustainable development, urban planning, local development, field research, capacity building, workflow management and project management, is required.

Working experience within UN-Habitat and the local implementation of the SDGs will be highly valued. Experience in field research on the local level is considered an asset for this role. Please explain how you meet this criteria.


Languages

Fluency in English is required for this specific consultancy. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Human Settlements Programme Urban Strategy and Project Support Consultant Jobs in Kenya

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