Duties and responsibilities


Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming Guidelines for resilient urban planning and development
Communicate/coordinate with the SADC member states in close cooperation with SADC Secretariat on DRR
Conduct desk review for the existing legislation, policies, strategies and guidelines related to DRR in the member states
Lead the consultation process for the... engagement of SADC member states
Develop Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming Guidelines for resilient urban planning and development
Conduct virtual validation workshop for the DRR mainstreaming guidelines for resilient urban planning and development
Support and organize the print and publication of the DRR mainstreaming guidelines
Organize and conduct the training of trainer’s workshop in the guidelines developed above.
Risk informed Regional Strategy for the Transformation of Informal Settlements in the SADC member states
Communicate/coordinate with the SADC member states in close cooperation with SADC Secretariat
Conduct desk review for the existing legislation, policies, strategies and guidelines related to housing and informal settlements in the member states
Support the consultation process for the engagement of SADC member states
Support development of Regional Strategy for the Transformation of Informal Settlements in the SADC member states
Conduct validation workshop for the Regional Strategy for Transformation of Informal Settlements in the SADC member states
Contribute to the development of the Regional Action Plan for the implementation of the strategy


Qualifications/special skills


Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Disaster Risk Management, Housing, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, or in a closely related field.
A first level university degree in addition to five more years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the fields of sustainability of the built environment, resilience, housing, disaster risk reduction, disaster risk management or a related field. Knowledge of the SADC context is an advantage.
Proven experience with the UN-Habitat, other UN agencies or international development agencies is regarded as an asset. more

RESPONSIBILITIES


Coordinate and document internal and external consultations for the development of the Resource Mobilization Strategy, including stakeholder mapping, feedback analysis, and consolidation of inputs.
Contribute to the drafting, review, and finalization of the Resource Mobilization Strategy, integrating donor feedback and ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat’s strategic... objectives.
Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of structured donor dialogue events (e.g., donor breakfasts, thematic roundtables, and one-on-one donor consultations) in line with engagement objectives.
Conduct strategic donor research to identify emerging and priority donors, including governments, foundations, philanthropies, and private sector entities.
Track key donor engagement activities and funding proposal submissions, record and manage related engagement data in Engagement Compass on a monthly basis and follow up on the actions identified from the engagement activities.
Prepare and disseminate donor intelligence products, including the funding digest and acquisition reports to Member States.
Develop donor-specific communication materials such as briefing notes, talking points, annotated slide decks, and engagement backgrounders for high-level meetings. 8. Lead the production of the Urban Impact newsletter and other donor communication materials, ensuring strategic donor visibility and the integration of engagement highlights.
Deliver a comprehensive performance report at the end of the contract period, summarizing donor trends, engagement impact, and recommendations for future resource mobilization planning.


Qualifications/special skills


A degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, International Relations is required.
Minimum 2 years of office experience in a donor relations, partnerships, fundraising, or communications related role is required.
Experience in a UN or international development context is desirable Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement, strategy drafting, and information product development are desirable.
Proficiency in the use CSS and Html is an added advantage is desirable. more

Responsibilities


Human Resources Management Initiates, processes, monitors, reviews and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, relocation, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation, training, ensuring consistency in the application of regulations and procedures.
Enters,... maintains and certifies administrative data and records for time and attendance, performance appraisal in electronic information systems.
Reviews entitlements-related claims and reports.
Provides advice and guidance to staff with respect to administrative procedures, processes and practices, liaising with central administrative services as necessary.
Maintains and reviews organizational staffing tables; prints and reviews UMOJA reports. Budget & Finance Monitors status of expenditures and allotments through UMOJA, records variations, updates budget tables.
Consolidates data received and provides support to higher-level staff with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
Reviews status of relevant expenditures and compares with approved budget.
Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged and (b) availability of funds.
Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
Prepares statistical tables and standard financial reports.
General Administration Prepares, processes and follows-up on administrative arrangements and forms related to the official travel of staff.
Drafts routine correspondence. Maintains files of rules, regulations, administrative instructions and other related documentation.
Maintains up-to-date work unit files (both paper and electronic).
Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field.
Performs other related administrative duties, as required, e.g., operational travel programme; monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services; physical space planning; identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems; organizing and coordinating administrative arrangements for seminars, conferences and translations.
Contract Administration Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.
Audits the contractors' invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.
Processes the payment of contractors' invoices and monitor payments.
Data related responsibilities Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.


Education


High school diploma or equivalent is required.


Work Experience


A minimum of five (5) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) such as SAP is required.
Experience working within the United Nations common system or similar international organization is desirable.
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. more

Responsibilities Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.


Under the co-supervision of the Programme Management Officer and the Programme Coordinator, the intern will: Support in the data collection, literature review, analysis, interpretation and writing on housing and human security issues globally,... including policy mapping.
Support in the development, compilation, synthesis and management of knowledge materials developed by the section, including LHS project analysis and monitoring against the mandates.
Assist substantive and technical staff in organizing and documenting housing and human security related events, training and meetings. • Keep track of relevant national/regional/international meetings and events in the thematic area of housing – including cross cutting issues on human security.
Provide research and technical support to resource mobilization activities, including developing concept notes and proposals.
Contribute to various housing related communication and advocacy activities and initiatives, including the support of LHS Community of Practice (CoP).
Support the establishment and management of the LHS knowledge management system and associated tools for the LHS Community of Practice (CoP) to support knowledge exchange, learning and communication.
Carry out mapping and research on selected topics relevant to the content and management of the LHS Community of Practice (CoP).
Perform other related tasks as assigned


Qualifications/special skills


Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred areas of study: Housing Studies, Urban Development, Human Security or related social sciences field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. more

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Under the overall supervision of the Team Lead on Finance and Economy, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties; Supporting the development of the Fiscal Space Performance and Monitoring Dashboard, a digital tool designed to track and visualize key fiscal health indicators—such as liquidity, solvency, and revenue collection efficiency—across... cities in Africa.
Collaborating with the Finance and Economy team to translate conceptual and technical requirements into functional dashboard components, ensuring usability and relevance for policy and planning purposes.
Leading on the design, development, and iterative improvement of web-based applications or tools related to local public finance, including internal tools under development by the section.
Conducting scoping, coding, testing, and documentation activities for digital solutions in support of UN-Habitat’s work on municipal finance, revenue performance, and fiscal space analysis. Supporting quality assurance processes through technical reviews, bug resolution, and optimization of dashboard features, ensuring functionality, responsiveness, and ease of use.
Preparing technical and user documentation, including system notes, handover materials, and user guidance for both internal use and external partners.
Participating in regular coordination meetings with project stakeholders, providing technical advice on dashboard design, and supporting live demonstrations or presentations when required.


Qualifications/special skills


Education Qualification; A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
Working Experience; Minimum 2 years of experience in full-stack software development is required, with proven ability to build and maintain scalable web applications.
Strong front-end skills using frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular for interactive dashboards is required.
Experience with back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, .NET Core, or Python/Django), data visualization tools (e.g.,D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly), and database management (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) is desirable. more

Responsibilities


Independently provides full range of programme/project management and implementation assistance at all phases of the programme/project cycle for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.
Prepares periodic budget revisions and ensures appropriate resource... allocations; reconciles accounts with amended budget; evaluates trends of financial implementation and makes necessary recommendations to line manager. Research, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on wide range of programmes/projects and related topics, highlighting noteworthy issues/trends for consideration by appropriate parties.
Tracks resolutions and other legislative decisions that affect programme/project content and oversees the preparation of the relevant database(s) to ensure the incorporation of programmatic and other changes enacted by legislation.
Reviews, appraises and revises, as necessary, all submissions for substantive programmes/projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines and programme/project objectives; identifies problems/issues, seek clarification from departments, assess replies, and prepares a summary for the manager with suggestions for further action. Works with funding agencies in arranging financing modalities; obtains requisite clearances; ensures establishment of proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting, review meetings and missions.
Drafts budget and forecast based on submissions; prepares monitoring checklists, identifying stages of programme/project development, funding source, inputs by reviewing internal and external bodies, and follow-up actions required.
Monitors budgetary commitments, including verification of charges and obligation documents in Umoja for all financial transactions; prepares periodic budget revisions and ensures appropriate resource allocations; reconciles accounts with amended budget; evaluates trends of financial implementation and makes necessary recommendations to line manager. • Drafts inputs for a wide range of documents/reports, briefings/debriefings and correspondence.
Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of implementation activities and participates in programme/project evaluation; monitor implementation at all stages to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans, including analyzing implementation difficulties and initiating remedial action; liaises with diverse organizational units to initiate requests
Prepares standard terms of reference against programme/project objectives, obtains necessary clearances, processes and follows-up on administrative actions and resolves issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organization of and participation in training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services.
Arranges for formal closures of projects, final budget revision, transfer of equipment, clearance, publication and distribution of final report.
Provides secretariat services to committees, ad hoc tasks forces; drafts and circulates agenda notes to members/participants; assembles background documentation; drafts minutes of the meeting and monitors follow-up actions.Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.


Education


Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.


Work Experience


A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in programme or project administration, budget and finance, human resources, or a related area is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, such as Umoja, specifically in grants and grantor management is desirable.
Experience in the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable. more

Duties and Responsibilities:


The consultant will work under the overall leadership of the UNITAC Hamburg Programme Management Officer, and closely coordinate with the UNITAC Hamburg team and partner entities. He/She will perform the following: •
Convert the prototype into a product
 Develop a comprehensive product plan
Create detailed technical documentation including system... architecture
Deployment and distribution of tool o Publish source code
Create user manuals and system administrator guides
Support adoption of Digital Job Card by local towns in Namibia
Create demonstration materials highlighting key features, benefits and case studies
Prepare for and attend Product Launch
Provide technical support and feedback to the UNITAC project team
Participate in regular progress reviews and technical meetings
Document technical challenges and solutions
Establish key performance indicators to measure adoption the consultant will work under the overall leadership of the UNITAC Hamburg Programme Management Officer, and closely coordinate with the UNITAC Hamburg team and partner entities


Qualifications/special skills


Bachelor's degree, in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a directly related field is required.
A minimum of four years of experience in implementing open data management/ platforms and (geospatial) data standards (e.g., OGC) with a focus on the data collection and transformation side of the process is required.
Previous involvement in data collection from either on-site sources (e.g., sensor data and surveys) or REST APIs, web scraping, and other third-party partners is desirable.
Experience in ETL process: data extraction, orchestrating data pipelines, and data transformation using Apache Airflow (other data orchestration tools would be an advantage.
Previous experience with applied statistics, machine learning algorithms (classification, prediction, and deep learning methods), and at least one machine learning tool (e.g., TensorFlow, Pytorch, or Keras) is desirable more

Responsibilities


The Project individual contractor will assist the work of the Urban Mobility Team in the Urban Basic Services Section by providing the following:
Support capacity building efforts in the fields of sustainable mobility with a focus on spatial analysis and mapping;
Support monitoring and tracking of the impact of the projects of the urban mobility team;
Support the... digitization, data collection, analysis and development of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans incl. the creation of land use/ transport network plans, transport modelling, accessibility analysis etc; - Support the review and drafting of mobility related policies and strategies;
Support research and development of knowledge products with a focus on sustainable, inclusive and low carbon urban mobility;
Support the analysis of trends on emerging topics in the field of sustainable urban mobility; among others.


Qualifications/special skills


High School Diploma is required. A university degree in urban development, geoinformatics or spatial analysis related issues is an added advantage. •
One (1) year working experience in the field of sustainability, international affairs or urban development is required.
An understanding of urban planning, geoinformatics and spatial data analytics is required.
Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments is advantageous.
Ability to work well in a team whilst also having the capacity and initiative to work independently is required.
At least 6 months working experience in the field of sustainability, spatial analysis and geoinformatics, or urban development is required.
Excellent analytical and communication skills. The ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner.
Research skills are an asset.
Ability to work well in a team whilst also having the capacity and initiative to work independently is required.
UN experience required. more

Duties and Responsibilities


To achieve the above-mentioned goal, the assignment includes the following specific objectives:
Value Proposition for Affordable Housing Models:
Establish the economic, social, and policy benefits of different affordable housing tenure (ownership, rental, rent-to-own) and delivery (developer, owner-builder, cooperative) models.
Frame PINUA’s housing... approach as a means to strengthen and support these models and their respective value chains.
Define the major bottlenecks and key success factors necessary for scaling these pilot initiatives.
Ecosystem Mapping & Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
Map stakeholders across Kenya’s affordable housing ecosystem for each PINUA housing stream.
Identify gaps and missing actors in housing delivery and financing.
Develop an engagement strategy to onboard critical partners and support decentralized housing delivery, unblocking barriers to scaling PINUA initiatives.
National Affordable Housing Implementation Strategy for the Kenya Country Program Office
Outline a roadmap for the KCP’s approach to housing. - Integrate government policies, private sector involvement, and financial mechanisms.
Provide recommendations on policy, design, and finance to ensure sustainable and scalable housing solutions in Kenya, leveraging PINUA’s expected contributions.
Institutional Framework for Social Housing & Cooperative Rental Models
Assess existing social housing institutions in Kenya and identify gaps in governance, finance, and delivery.
Recommend appropriate institutional arrangements for delivery of cooperative social rental and incremental housing.
Provide recommendations to the Government of Kenya on institutional structures that can enhance housing affordability, quality, and accessibility.
Define key partnerships necessary to support new housing delivery value chains (with an emphasis on cooperative social rental housing), ensuring alignment with national priorities.
Provide recommendations to the Government of Kenya on institutional structures that can enhance housing affordability, quality, and accessibility, aligned with government’s own institutional arrangements.
Strategic Positioning for Housing and Basic Services as UN-HABITAT’s Core Mission
Align housing strategies with UN-Habitat’s core mission and global development goals.
Leverage previous UN-Habitat’s initiatives (e.g., PSUP, GLTN) to develop a coherent housing and sustainable urban development strategy in support of the organization’s new strategic mission.
Create advocacy materials and a roadmap to position housing as a key development pillar within UN-Habitat’s programs.
Provide structured mentorship to two young professionals or interns through the delivery of all the outputs.


Qualifications/special skills


Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Housing, architecture, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, economics or physical sciences relevant to development and management of human settlements or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is required.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human settlements, project or programme management or related field is required.
At least two years working experience in housing or urban planning or slum upgrading within Africa is highly desirable.
Proven experience in human settlements development fields, projects/programme design and implementation with the UN or other international agencies is also desirable. more

Assignments include:


Ensure that all work produced follows the highest sustainability and accessibility standards within the industry and the WUF13 Agreement of Logistical Arrangements, as well as with the WUF13 Sustainability and Accessibility strategy.
Identify visual and functional space requirements and consult on exhibit design solutions, including budgets and physical exhibition hall... limitations.
Participate in workshops and missions with relevant internal and external stakeholders to identify the features required for various activities at the Urban Expo and the venue.
Work with the events management or exhibition company to translate approved designs into compelling visitor experiences by understanding, organizing, and integrating content through prototyping and modeling.
Created and proposed innovative, on-brand, highly stylized concepts for the WUF13 integrated spaces at the Expo.
Design all aspects of the exhibition and integrated spaces, including but not limited to installation mockups/spatial design, and visual presentation of digital, print, and audiovisual exhibition content. 
Create visually arresting representations that speak to the UN-Habitat brand and the WUF13 theme (including but not limited to illustrator drawings, design briefs, elevations, redesigns, and technical drawings).
Work with the WUF13 lead and in-house designers to develop compelling branding for the integrated spaces, including stage design, lighting installations, etc.
Develop an on-site installation plan and support the Head of the Production Unit with the production and installation.


Qualifications/special skills


Advanced University degree in architecture, industrial design, interior design, graphic design, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five years of responsible experience in exhibition/ambient design for international events and conferences is required.
Demonstrated expertise in exhibition and space design, including knowledge of exhibition construction methods and materials, is required.
Expertise in architecture, interior design and graphic design is desirable. Skill in 3D exhibition design, including proven capability in design conceptualization, development, structural detailing techniques, sustainable fabrication processes and materials, model making, safety, conservation, and accessibility, is required.
Ability to present exhibit and graphic concepts, production procedures, cost analysis, and evaluation is required.
Expert knowledge of applicable CAD, 3D, and graphic design software is desirable.
Experience in data visualization, motion graphics, and information design is advantageous. more