United Nations Human Settlements Programme Digital Technologies for Climate Smart Cities Consultant Jobs in Kenya

The flagship focuses on three key outcomes:


(1) Digital policy transformation;

(2) financing digital urban innovation; and

(3) digital empowerment and capacity building.

Consequently, a set of tools, playbooks and programmes were developed to respond to an increasing need for capacity in the nexus of digitalization and urban transformation, including:

- 7 playbooks on reducing the digital divide and increasing capabilities and capacities of local governments in managing people-centred smart cities effectively.

- Training programs that strengthened capacities of many cities.

- A project on climate-smart cities and four system demonstrators, paving the way for key lessons on applying innovative methods to achieve climate-neutral and smart cities. - The United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities, which leads the development of unique digital solutions for local and national governments.

- UN-Habitat’s International Guidelines on People-Centred Smart Cities.

- Many publications, such as “Accelerating sustainable urban futures: a practical guide for challenge-driven innovation in cities” (2025); “World Smart Cities Outlook” and “Global Assessment of Responsible AI in Cities” (2024); “Global Review of Smart City Governance Practices”, “AI & Cities: Risks, Applications and Governance” and “Mainstreaming human rights in the digital transformation of cities” (2022).

Qualifications/special skills

A first-level university degree in environment and/or climate change, economics, social sciences, technology, urban development and/or applied computer science is required.

At least 5 years’ experience working in the field of digital transformation processes

in urban areas and climate-smart city solutions. Substantial knowledge of best practices in the area of smart cities, climate resilience, and sustainable urban digital transformation.

Significant experience of developing policies, strategies, guides and toolkits is highly desirable. Substantial experience desired in developing and implementing capacity building programmes, delivering training, public speaking and organizing workshops.

Experience working with and advising cities and local governments on smart cities, digital transformation, digital rights, innovation and frontier technologies is highly desirable. Experience working with and advising multilateral organizations, in resource mobilization, and in establishing partnerships is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Human Settlements Programme Digital Technologies for Climate Smart Cities Consultant Jobs in Kenya

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