UN Habitat Programme Development Branch Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UN Habitat Kenya looking for “Programme Development Branch”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 18th Jan 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 Programme Development Branch Jobs 2022
The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 8th Jan 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Programme Development Branch to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
| Position | Programme Development Branch |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | 18th Jan 2022 |
UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: The JPO will assist with the development of the following outputs contributing to shaping UNHabitat’s engagement in the “smart cities” arena, particularly Flagship Programme 2 on People centred Smart Cities, including outlining both normative and operational activities:
- Support to partnerships and resource mobilization: Identify existing and potential partnership as well as resource mobilization opportunities related to the people-centredsmart cities field, the related flagship programme in addition to mainstreaming the smartcities discourse into other sectors of engagement, i.e. environmental and climate arena; identify potential donors and partners, including relevant member states, policy networks, foundations, investors, private sector entities and tech industry players; map relevantactors, their interests and current activities and provide advice on the best strategy to engagethem. Provide support to existing partnerships and networks, including with other UN agencies, the private sector and the Cities for Digital Rights Coalition.
- Support conceptualization for preparation of Global Guidelines on People-Centered SmartCities, in close collaboration with Member States in addition to support toconceptualization of programmes and projects for localization.
- Support elaboration of UN-Habitat Capacity Development Programme on mainstreaming People- Centred Smart Cities into normative and operational work. Hereby, support the process of transforming key normative tools into capacity building packages, link to UNHabitat’s capacity development and knowledge management systems.
Position in Organization:
- Position: Junior Professional Officer (Digital Rights and Inclusion)
- Branch: Programme Development Branch
- Location: UN-Habitat Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
Qualification:
- An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in information and communications technology, applied computer and information science, economics, urban and regional development studies, social sciences, human rights or any related discipline, or a first degree with the relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications.
Experience:
- The JPO is required to have at least 2 years of professional experience in information and communications technology, applied computer and information science, economics, urban and regional development studies, social sciences, human rights or any related discipline. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision. Experience in managing and applying key issues of digital transformation to urbanization processes; Experience and knowledge of the UN system is an advantage.
How to Apply UN Habitat Programme Development Branch Jobs 2022
- Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
- Then to apply, go to https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2021/09/JPO%20ToR_GSD%20PDB%20Digital%20Rights%20and%20Inclusion%2BHRSI%202021.pdf
- The Closing Date: 18th Jan 2022.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unhabitat.org |
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