United Nations Human Settlements Programme Regional Planning Specialist Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Human Settlements Programme Regional Planning Specialist Jobs in Kenya; Under the overall supervision of the Head of the West Africa Sub-Regional Hub and of the Head of the Capacity Development and Training Unit (CDTU), and the direct supervision of the Programme Associate for West Africa, the Consultant will be responsible for providing substantive inputs in the development and implementation of UN-Habitat’s portfolio in West Africa.

He/she will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

As part of the West Africa Sub-Regional Hub:

- Collaborate closely with the Programme Associate for West Africa to support the implementation of the final year of the Harnessing Urbanization for a more Resilient, Inclusive and Green Recovery in French-speaking LDCs project.

- Contribute to the implementation of the activities of the SDG localization project in Senegal. - Provide support to the National Project Coordinator in Senegal for the execution of national workshops on eco-innovation and eco-construction.

- Support the implementation of the Matrix of Functions training in the Liptako-Gourma region, ensuring coordination with relevant stakeholders and with the UN-Habitat Spatial Development Framework (SDF) Team.

- Assist in the preparation and organization of the final online seminar for the dissemination and launch of the French-speaking LDC project's official webpage.

- Contribute to the planning and execution of the National Urban Forum in Senegal, supporting its preparation and official launch. In support of the Capacity Development and Training Unit activities in West Africa:

- Develop written, communication, and design content to support the finalization and dissemination of translated materials for the French-speaking LDC’s Project's toolbox. - Establish and implement a communication and partnership strategy in collaboration with the entities involved in the project.

- Support the conceptualization and preparation of the course on Financing Affordable Housing in collaboration with the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF), other key academic partners and UN-Habitat colleagues.

- Prepare drafts and provide inputs to concept notes and project documents in support to training and capacity building in West Africa, ensuring alignment with internal project validation procedures.

- Facilitate coordination and communication between the West Africa Sub-Regional Hub and the Capacity Development and Training Unit regarding ongoing projects in West Africa

- Support the development of training content such as e-learning products and in-person trainings.

Qualifications/special skills


• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, global studies, sustainable development or equivalent. Professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the design and management of training, e-learning, capacity building, or other relevant experience; (minimum of 2 years).

• Experience with working with digital content such as e-learning is an asset;

• Experience working in the UN or other international development organizations is an asset;

• Experience working with tight deadlines;

Languages

Fluency in written and oral French and English is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Human Settlements Programme Regional Planning Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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