Responsibilities
Under
the overall supervision of the Programme Lead on Finance and Economy, the
consultant will be responsible for a variety of duties, including but not
limited to one or more of the below:
- Designing and implementing the research
methodology for the study on pricing of fees for services in Nairobi
County’s markets.
- Developing survey tools, data collection
instruments, and research protocols for both quantitative and qualitative
components.
- Coordinating and overseeing field data
collection in collaboration with the County research team, ensuring
adherence to ethical standards and data quality protocols.
- Conducting literature review and data analysis
on market pricing.
- Preparing draft and final analytical papers and
presentations on the study’s details, progress, and findings, including
recommendations for improved pricing models and policy implications.
- Providing technical and administrative support
to the Finance and Economy Team and representing UN-Habitat in
coordination meetings with County counterparts and project partners.
- Conducting research on the finance and economy
needs of other PFES teams and identifying possible entry points.
- Developing concept notes on potential
collaborative projects between Finance and Economy and other teams in the
section.
- Providing technical input on finance and economy
issues to other ongoing projects within the section and UN-Habitat as a
whole.
Qualifications
Academic
Qualification;
- Master’s degree in Economics, Urban Planning,
Public Policy, Public Finance, or related field is required. Work
Experience;
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in
field research, local economic development, public finance, or urban
governance research is required.
- Prior experience working in developing countries
and/or with local governments is highly desirable.
- Prior research related work in Kenya is strongly
desired.
How to Apply
