Org. Setting and Reporting

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. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Urban Practices Branch, this position will provide direct support to the Senior Programme Officer (SPO)/Head of Secretariat (HoS) within the Global Solutions Division of UN-Habitat, and with the guidance of the Local2030 Coalition Co-Chairs and Steering Committee. The Incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Contributes to the development and nurturing of strategic partnerships primarily, with financial institutions, including banks, fintechs, insurance companies, foundations, asset managers and wealth management institutions (including private banks, and family offices), pension funds and academic endowment managers, to fundraise for the Local2030 Coalition and the Joint SDG Fund’s portfolio on SDG Localization.

• Forges relationships with other organizations in the Private Sector, being Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) at both regional and global levels and sovereign wealth funds.

• Supports the development of relationships with Member States to fundraise for SDG localization catalytic initiatives.

• Collaborates closely with the Joint SDG Fund to update the SDG localization marker, review joint programmes to enhance the SDG localization dimensions, and support UNCTs in the use of the marker to access catalytic funds for SDG localization

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.

• Researches, analyzes, and presents information gathered from diverse sources. Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations, or other research activities and studies.

• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications.

• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings plus conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants and preparation of documents, presentations.

• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Develop and manage knowledge platforms and other web-based information management systems; Performs other duties as required.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

• Performs other duties as required.

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to local governance and local development, localization of the SDGs, the New Urban Agenda, and other international development agendas. Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements. Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi-stakeholder funding platforms. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, economics, political sciences, international development, multilateral relations, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development, multilateral development cooperation, financing for local governance, local development or related area is required. Experience working with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its implementation at the local level is required. Experience with resource mobilization is required. Experience in developing, maintaining, strengthening partnerships and coordinating networks of partners is required. Experience in working in large multi-cultural environments is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand), and ” Knowledge of” equals a rating of ” confident” in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment against this post is for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis or the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Contact Us” link.

United Nations Considerations

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