Result of Service
- The consultancy will be providing technical support on
expertise to mobilize key urban stakeholders in Eastern Europe, South
Caucasus, and Central Asia for World Urban Forum 12 and beyond.
UN-Habitat, in collaboration with UN Resident Coordinator Offices in the
region, will jointly support this effort.
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultancy will consist of the following deliverables mobilizing
Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia regions towards World Urban
Forum 12 and beyond: In 2024, the following outputs are expected:
- Inception Report: provide an overview towards mobilizing
member states from Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia for
National Urban Fora, WUF12, WUF13, and other relevant regional events.
Identify key stakeholders, gather initial data and develop calendar of
events, and establish roadmap outlining tasks, responsibilities, and
timelines.
- Report on key areas for substantive engagement: update
overview of UN-Habitat substantive and strategic engagement in various
countries of Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia; including
outline of key priority areas of governments.
- Partnership Database: in close cooperation with UN-Habitat
country and project focal points and UNRCOs, establish partnership
database for all Habitat Agenda Partners in Eastern Europe, South
Caucasus, and Central Asia, focusing on local, national and regional
stakeholders.
- National and Regional Urban Fora: support and promote
organization of National and Regional Urban for a in coordination with key
urban counterparts in each country. Word Urban Forum 12: encourage and
facilitate participation of key stakeholders at WUF12, including women and
youth, and civil society.
- Final Report: derive partnership strategy, including lessons
learnt from mobilization towards WUF12 participation, attendance, and way
forward towards WUF13 and other relevant regional events.
Qualifications/Special Skills
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in
Architecture, Urban Planning, Development Studies, Public Administration,
or similar discipline relevant to sustainable urbanization and
international development or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two
additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
- A minimum of seven years (5) years of progressively
responsible experience in project management in urbanization, strategic
planning, housing is required.
- At least one year of progressive experience in field related
to Terms of Reference of the consultancy assignment, establishment of
working relationships with various humanitarian and development partners,
capacity to work in a complex institutional environment involving
government, international agencies, private sector and civil society
organizations are required. Strong interest in issues concerning urban
development is an advantage.
- Understanding of urban development paradigms and
socio-political situation in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central
Asia.
- International experience is an asset, especially within the
United Nations System.
Deadline: Jul
7, 2024
How To Apply
