UN Habitat Policy Governance and Metropolitan Expert Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UN Habitat Kenya looking for “Policy Governance and Metropolitan Expert”. Applicants with a Masters degree may apply on or before 01 November 2022.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It was established in 1978 as an outcome of the first United Nations Conference on Human Settlements and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat I) held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1976. UN-Habitat maintains its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya. It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group. The mandate of UN-Habitat derives from the Habitat Agenda, adopted by the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1996.
UN Habitat Policy Governance and Metropolitan Expert Jobs 2022
The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 26 October 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Policy Governance and Metropolitan Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) |
| Position | Policy Governance and Metropolitan Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least ten (10) years |
| Application Deadline | 01 November 2022 |
UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Policy, Legislation and Governance Section (PLGS) is one of the five sections of the Urban Practice Branch of UN-Habitat. The Section works on Policies, Legislation and Governance with specific mandate which include:
- Develop norms, standards, tools, methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and code of practices at global, regional and national level.
- Lead testing/piloting of tools and methodologies through pilot programmes and projects.
- Disseminate norms, standards, tools, methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and code of practices, including knowledge products.
- Provide technical, policy advice and services on norms, approaches and methodologies to internal and external partners including on implementation of operational programmes/projects.
Qualification:
- University Masters degree in the field of public policies, governance, human settlements, development or other related field is required. Other advanced-level university degree with a combination of additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
Experience:
- At least ten (10) years of experience in urban development, public policy, international cooperation or related fields are required.
- Prior knowledge and experience with an international organization required.
- Experience in urban policy, governance, metropolitan and regional management, development or related areas at international level in the UN or a reputable international institution is highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of MS office software, e.g., Microsoft Office; other software for carrying out research and analysis is an advantage.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Languages: Fluency in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of other UN languages, particularly Spanish, is an advantage.
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UN Habitat Policy Governance and Metropolitan Expert Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 01 November 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unhabitat.org |
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