Mar 16, UN-HABITAT Events Coordinator and Programme Management Support Consultant Jobs in Kenya

Background

The position is located in the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat in Bilbao, as part of the Urban Practices Branch (UPB) within the Global Solutions Division. The Global Solutions Division (GSD) provides programmatic direction for UN-Habitat and is responsible and accountable for the programmatic delivery of the Strategic Plan.

The Division leads the tools and methodology production and the integration of the various substantive competencies towards the effective delivery of the Strategic Plan and the mandate of UN-Habitat. It provides substantive training and supports capacity development of Member States and partners.

The Urban Practices Branch (UPB) is the tools, methodology, production, and skills centre of the UN-Habitat that develops normative guidance and cutting-edge tools through its five sections and agency-wide communities of urban practice. It provides technical and policy advice approaches and methodologies to MCOs/CO, government and partners and mainstreams them throughout the programme portfolio.

It also ensures that the cross-cutting area of safety and social inclusion issues, including human rights, gender, children, youth and older persons, and disability, are developed and mainstreamed across the Agency. The Local2030 Coalition is the UN system-wide mechanism to advance the crucial engagement of local stakeholders in a systematic way – a common space to mobilise, engage and empower every local actor, everywhere – towards achieving the SDGs.

The Coalition is underpinned by the recognition that strategic and committed partnerships are key to ensuring coherence and effectiveness. Inside the UN system, the Local2030 Coalition aims to strengthen coordination between the UN entities’ efforts and expand and deepen their partnerships with local actors to advance the SDGs.

The Coalition is co-chaired by UN-Habitat (as the permanent co-chair) and one other UN entity, which rotates every two years (currently FAO). UN-Habitat also leads the Secretariat of the Local2030 Coalition. The Coalition is governed by a Steering Committee and supported by a UN Directors’ Group, which includes senior representatives from various UN Agencies, Offices, Funds and Programmes. The Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) closely accompanies and supports the work of the Local2030 Coalition.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant’s main responsibility will be to support the activities of the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat, specifically in terms of (i) Global events and (ii) Programme management support for the Local2030 Hubs. Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Global events:

Monitor and identify strategic advocacy opportunities to ensure the strong presence of the Local2030 Coalition in key SDG localization events and coordinate the Coalition’s and its members’ engagement in such fora.

Draft talking points, speeches and brief notes for the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat, Co-chairs and members to facilitate their participation in key events.

Prepare the necessary documentation for organising and planning events and workshops, including conceptualization, invitation letters, programmes, moderators’ and speakers’ brief notes, thank you letters, etc.

Liaise with the Local2030 Coalition members regarding the substantive content and contribution to the events and workshops.

Liaise with relevant member states, local and regional governments, UN entities, donors, academia, civil society and private sector partners to organise and partner for the events.

Manage on-site logistics for meetings and events, as needed and supported by the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat

Provide full reports, key messages, and follow-up actions after the events conclude.

Programme management support for the Local2030 Hubs:

Support the revamp of the Local2030 Hubsin line with the new ToR.

Prepare and support the drafting of MoUs, Agreements of Cooperation, risk mitigation on using UN branding, or any other legal instruments to consolidate the Local2030 Coalition’s partnership with the Local2030 Hubs in consultation with administrative and legal staff.

Support new Local2030 Hubs in submitting their application for the approval of the Local2030 Coalition Steering Committee.

Prepare coordination meetings with the Local2030 Hubs, including developing briefing notes, agendas, minutes, etc.

Provide operational guidance as requested by the Local2030 Hubs, ensuring the correct implementation of advocacy, action, and monitoring activities.

Prepare periodic reports about the Local2030 Hub’s activities and contributions to the Local2030 Coalition.

Reporting Line

The position is located in the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat, as part of the Urban Practices Branch (UPB) within the Global Solutions Division.

The incumbent will be supervised by the Programme Management Officer, Local2030 Secretariat, and the Head of the Secretariat.

The expert will work in proximity to the other members of the Secretariat and of the Local2030 Coalition and key partners.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree in public affairs, political science, social sciences, urban studies, social sciences, communications, development studies, or other relevant areas is required.

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in organising events and programme management (required). Working experience on the 2030 Agenda and the local implementation of the SDGs and issues related to sustainable development, urban planning, local development and project management will be highly valued.

Languages

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN-HABITAT Events Coordinator and Programme Management Support Consultant Jobs in Kenya

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