Urban Finance & Economy Job in Kenya - UN-Habitat

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.

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