Result of Service

The result of the services is that urban mobility systems in cities around the world are improved through the provision of capacity building, technical assistance and advocacy, with a particular focus on safe routes to school, street design, active mobility.

Work Location

NAIROBI

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat works with varied partners including cities, central governments, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector in the implementation of the Habitat Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular, Goal 11 of “Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”. As cities around the world are rapidly urbanizing, they are increasingly facing urban mobility challenges key among them traffic congestion, pollution and road traffic crashes. The transport sector also significantly contributes to global energy related carbon emissions. Public transport comprising efficient bus systems, trams, metros and non-motorised mobility such as walking, and cycling are emerging an ideal mix to curb the growing urban transport challenges and meet the transport needs of citizens. UN-Habitat collaborates with governments at city, regional and national levels on development and implementation of policy, guides and tools for sustainable urban mobility; provides technical advise for development of effective transport systems and knowledge, advocacy and capacity building. Focus areas on urban mobility have included sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMP); planning for Bus Rapid Transit incorporating travel demand measures; transport institutional reforms and capacity building; urban electric mobility; walking and cycling and urban transport policy. The individual contractor position is in the Urban Mobility team under the Urban Basic Services Section of UN-Habitat. The individual contractor will provide technical advise to cities on sustainable mobility solutions; and undertaking research on emerging urban mobility issues. The individual contractor will coordinate street design interventions with a focus of road safety and facilitate participatory stakeholder engagements. With support from the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), the mobility team is coordinating a project titled “Reclaiming Streets for Pedestrians and Cyclists in Africa – Building on the global momentum to enhance road safety during and after COVID-19”. The aim is to enhance road safety in African cities through the improvement of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Mozambique and Guinea. The Individual Contractor will work under the overall supervision of the coordinator of the Urban Basic Services Section, and in close collaboration with the thematic team on mobility – reporting to the Programme Management Officer, Urban Mobility. Duties and Responsibilities The Project individual contractor will assist the work of the Urban Mobility Team in the Urban Basic Services Section by providing the following: – Support capacity building efforts in the fields of road safety, active mobility, inclusive and accessible public transport; – Coordinate data collection, surveys and street audits as inputs for street design review processes in partner cities; – Coordinate the provision of technical advise on street designs for Nairobi City County Government; – Support the Safe Routes to School initiative by conducting research, organizing workshops, and fostering stronger stakeholder partnerships; – Organise public events, workshops, discussion platforms to strengthen stakeholder engagement and collaboration between government, civil society, academia, transport operators, development banks, consulting firms and private sector in the field of sustainable urban mobility; – Contribute to research endeavors and the creation of knowledge materials, emphasizing sustainable, inclusive, and low-carbon urban mobility; – Support the implementation of the Trans-Safe project.

Qualifications/special skills

High School Diploma is required. A university degree in urban development related issues is an added advantage. Initial working experience (at least 1 year) in the field of sustainability, international affairs or urban development is required. An understanding of international affairs and development, urban policy and legislation and sustainability is required. Excellent analytical and communication skills. The ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner. Research skills are an asset. Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments is advantageous. Ability to work well in a team whilst also having the capacity and initiative to work independently is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.