UN Habitat Urban-Rural Linkages Expert Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
UN Habitat Kenya looking for “Urban-Rural Linkages Expert”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 12 September 2023.
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 Urban-Rural Linkages Expert Jobs 2023
The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 06 September 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Urban-Rural Linkages Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) |
| Position | Urban-Rural Linkages Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least two (2) years |
| Application Deadline | 12 September 2023 |
UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2023
Purpose of the consultancy: The purpose of the consultancy is to support the PLGS team and provide expertise to PLGS on Urban-Rural Linkages, including drafting policy papers, supporting the preparation of the Forum, preparing relevant documents and publications to implement Urban-Rural Linkages Guiding Principles.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Chief Policy, Legislation and Governance Section (PLGS), the consultant expert will:
- Undertake research and deliver policy papers on urban rural linkages
- Develop instruments to facilitate exchanges between academic institutions and international organizations,
- Identify and implement means to promote knowledge sharing between local practices and international principles regarding urban-rural linkages.
- Develop strategies and proposals to localise and implement the international guiding principles on Urban-Rural Linkages (URL-GP) is selected region (e.g. Huangyan/Taizhou, China).
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree) in sustainable urbanization related disciplines: Urban Planning, Urban Management, Urban Policy, Urban Design, Architecture is required.
- At least Two (2) years of work experience in urban or territorial/regional planning and design, urban-rural linkages, urban policy or governance, assessment related work, or related fields is required.
- Experience in operational activities and research and/or policy development work related to formulation and implementation of urban policies is required.
- Experience in academia, international organizations and knowledge of UN activities and its current programmes would be an asset. The applicant must have excellent communication, graphical and technical writing skills and be capable of working in a multicultural environment is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Mandarin is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UN Habitat Urban-Rural Linkages Expert Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 12 September 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unhabitat.org |
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