UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme · Nairobi, Kenya
About the company
UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme is the 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. The 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 centre. This position is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section, Global Solutions Division. The Climate Change and Urban Environment Section’s workplan has four pillars: a) Climate change mitigation and adaptation; b) Nature-based solutions; c) Biodiversity conservation; d) Urban resilience. The consultancy will advance the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section's Workplan with a particular emphasis on its functions related to urban environment, nature-based solutions and biodiversity through global and regional tools and. It will further advance the Section's capacity to respond to requests pertaining to the urban biodiversity and climate change nexus.
Objective of the consultancy
The consultancy will advance the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section's Workplan with a particular emphasis on its functions related to urban environment, nature-based solutions and biodiversity through global and regional tools and. It will further advance the Section's capacity to respond to requests pertaining to the urban biodiversity and climate change nexus. Specific deliverables are listed below.
Qualifications/special skills
Minimum advanced university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Urban planning, Architecture, environmental management, public policy or relevant field is required. A first degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
2 years of progressively responsible experience in architecture, landscape architecture, biodiversity conservation and urban planning and design, project management and stakeholder engagement, ideally gained at the international level is required, including working on urban climate change mitigation and/or adaptation.
Proven experience in climate change and/or biodiversity diplomacy, nature-focused urban planning and biodiversity solutions is required.
Proven experience in communicating and visualizing urban biodiversity knowledge is required.
Proven experience with NDC development and implementation is required.
Proven experience with analyzing NBSAPs and familiarity with capacity development in an international environment is desirable.
Languages
French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an added advantage.
Additional Information
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of nature-focussed urban planning; Demonstrated climate change and biodiversity diplomacy; Demonstrated understanding of the development of tools and approaches in the field of urban NBS, biodiversity or climate change; Strong analytical skills and ability to rapidly analyze, strategize and integrate diverse information from various sources. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
TEAMWORK: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments.
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