UN-HABITAT Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, 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.
In its resolution 26/3, adopted at its twenty-sixth session, in May 2017, the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) requested the Executive Director to consult and work closely with the Committee of Permanent Representatives during the preparation of a results-oriented six-year strategic plan for the period 2020–2025.
In the Resolution adopted by the United Nations Habitat Assembly on 31 May 2019, Approved the strategic plan for the period 2020–2023, in particular its four mutually reinforcing domains of change, namely: (a) Reduced spatial inequality and poverty in communities across the urban-rural continuum; (b) Enhanced shared prosperity of cities and regions; (c) Strengthened climate action and improved urban environment; (d) Effective urban crisis prevention and response.
The Resolution emphasized the importance of developing a knowledge-based approach to urban and territorial development, including the production and dissemination of urban indicators, data platforms, territorial modelling and assessment tools, and methodologies for monitoring the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level.
The Strategic Plan aims to reposition UN-Habitat as a major global entity, a centre of excellence and innovation that (i) refocuses its niche as the thought leader and go-to agency setting the global discourse and agenda on sustainable urban development, (ii) drives political discussions, (iii) generates specialized and cutting-edge knowledge, (iv) shapes technical norms, principles and standards, and (v) acts as a multiplier in the exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices in getting cities and human settlements right.
In UN-Habitat’s new structure, Division of External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation includes the Knowledge and Innovation Branch which is composed of three functional units: i) Global Reports and Trends Unit; ii) Data and Analytics Unit, and; iii) Innovation Unit.
This position is located within the Knowledge and Innovation Branch. The incumbent will report to the Head of the Knowledge and Innovation Branch and is overall charged with the responsibility of supporting the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations and other activities in the different functional areas of the three units.
He / She will work closely with unit leaders of the Branch, to provide substantive and coordination support as per the Strategic Plan 2020-2023 and the Work Programme 2020-2021. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Specific Assignments
Programme Development and Implementation:
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects, including providing technical and coordination support of integrated projects for the Agency to enhance quality and synergy, Establishing and managing flexible teams to provide inputs to larger scale proposals.
Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
Provide and facilitate forums for exchange of ideas and collaboration on project design within the agency to enhance quality and synergy.
Liaises between the Division of ERSKI and other areas of the Organization in supporting the development of project/programme partnerships with UN agencies and donors.
Supports the implementation of the knowledge management strategy of UN-Habitat in close collaboration with regional offices and thematic branches.
Programme Support:
Prepares various written outputs and reports, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. related to sustainable urbanization.
Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
Participates in missions, including provision of guidance including preparation of briefings, talking points and other necessary programmatic documentation prior to missions and makes follow up as required.
Systematize and disseminate best practices and knowledge management functions of the Branch to make learning and sharing internal and external a key priority.
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in urban planning, law, economics, business administration, management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, programme supervision is required.
Experience in sustainable urban development is desirable.
Work experience in building new organizational structures, network and processes is desirable.
Work experience in designing and/or implementing urban environment or urban planning initiatives is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN-HABITAT Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements Jobs in Kenya
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