Duties and Responsibilities
- About UN-Habitat The United Nations Human
Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly
to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.
UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement
matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build
inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities.
- It promotes urbanization as a positive
transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality,
discrimination and poverty.
- UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan 2026 – 2029
UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan for the period 2026 – 2029 (decision 2/6) was
approved at the resumed second session of its Assembly in May 2025. The
Plan responds to the global housing crisis by placing adequate housing,
land and basic services at the centre of sustainable urbanization.
- It aims to generate transformative impact
by addressing poverty and inequality, climate change, and crises of
natural and human origin through a people-centred and rights-based
approach.
- It calls for strengthened commitment and
collaboration to ensure universal access to adequate, safe and affordable
housing and to drive the transformation of informal settlements and slums.
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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.
- Experience: A minimum of seven years (7)
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, Caucasus and
Central Asia. International experience is an asset, especially within the
United Nations System.
How to Apply
