Terms of reference/Job opening – for UNOPS LICA-5 recruitment
Job Title: Budget and Finance Assistant
General expertise (list of job families): MAGNET
Category (list of area of specialization) : Accounting
Department/ Office : UN-Habitat - MACS
Organizational Unit: Budget and Finance Unit
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
This position of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is located in Dakar, Senegal. The Country Programme Coordinator reports to the Senior Programme Management Officer, Head of the West Africa Sub-Regional Hub, Regional Office for Africa (ROAf). The focus of this job is to develop, manage and coordinate the implementation of the UN-Habitat Country Programme for Senegal, ensuring adequate resource mobilisation for such a purpose.
Objective of the Consultancy
UN-Habitat is working to strengthen its engagement with its partners in recognition of the rapid urbanization process and the strategic political relevance and potential for unique and important contributions to the regional and global debate on urban issues.
One of the first key steps being taken was the concluded creation of the long-term WUF website to increase partner engagement, cohesion among existing partners and to engage with a wider range of non-traditional partners. A second key step was the development of the... Read more
CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issued on: 24 Feb. 2025
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION Data and Analytics Unit,
UN-Habitat
DUTY STATION Home based
FUNCTIONAL TITLE Data Specialist Consultant
CONTRACT TYPE Consultant
POST DURATION 12 Months
CLOSING DATE 03.03.2025 1. BACKGROUND
Legal-assistant-2023.pdf | ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION |
World Urban Forum Coordination Office, UN-Habitat |
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DUTY STATION |
Home based |
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FUNCTIONAL TITLE |
Senior Digital Innovation Consultant |
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CONTRACT TYPE |
Consultant |
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POST DURATION |
12 Months |
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CLOSING DATE |
03 July 2023 |
BACKGROUND
Senior-digital-consultant.pdf The position is located in the United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities, based in Hamburg (UNITAC-Hamburg). UNITAC-Hamburg is part of the Knowledge and Innovation Branch of the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI) of UN-Habitat headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. ERSKI is responsible for strategic planning, programmatic direction and operationalization of UN-Habitat's focal point role for the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goal in the UN system and for coordination of Emergency Programmes.
Under the general supervision of UN-Habitat Chief of Communications and Media Section as well as the substantive officers, the incumbent will undertake the following activities:
• Working in liaison with the headquarters and regional teams, collect all the relevant stories on activities held across the globe to mark Urban October including from the website and reaching out to partners.
• Collect photos for the stories from the website and partners and write captions
• Edit the stories on the events received
• Decide on the format and put together both the short form... Read more
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It 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. The position is located in the Strategic Planning Unit of the with the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI) of UN-Habitat in Nairobi.
ERSKI is responsible for strategic planning, programmatic direction and operationalization of UN-Habitat's focal point role for the New Urban Agenda in the UN... Read more
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It 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. The position is located in the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI) of UN-Habitat in Nairobi.
ERSKI is responsible for strategic planning, programmatic direction and operationalization of UN-Habitat's focal point role for the New Urban Agenda in the UN system; knowledge management, data and... Read more
The position is located in Global Reports and Trends Unit of the Knowledge and Innovation Branch within the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI) of UN-Habitat in Nairobi
The incumbent will work in close coordination and cooperation with senior managers in UN-HABITAT and where required with other offices of the UN-Secretariat, Funds and Programmes and specialized agencies. The Special Assistant is ex-officio member of UN-Habitat's Executive Committee. Under the overall leadership of the Executive and Deputy Executive Director the incumbent will perform the following duties;
The United Nations Human Settlements Program, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It 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. The position is located in the Capacity Development and Training Unit in the Programme Development Branch, Global Solutions Division.
This position is located within the Knowledge and Innovation Branch. The incumbent will report to the Head of the Knowledge and Innovation Branch and is overall charged with the responsibility of supporting the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations and other activities in the different functional areas of the three units. He / She will work closely with unit leaders of the Branch, to provide substantive and coordination support as per the Strategic Plan 2020-2023 and the Work Programme 2020-2021.
The Global Solutions Division (GSD) is responsible for providing programmatic direction for UN-Habitat and is responsible and accountable for the programmatic delivery of the Strategic Plan. The Division leads the tools and methodology production and the integration of the various substantive competencies towards effective delivery of the Strategic Plan and the mandate of UN-Habitat. It provides substantive training to staff members and supports capacity development of Member States and partners.
Through its Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS), UN-Habitat has been supporting Arab states in their efforts to achieve sustainable urbanization and the right to adequate housing for all, within the framework of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda – particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11 to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” – and the New Urban Agenda. Particularly in countries undergoing conflicts, ROAS has been re-defining ways to respond to urban crises. While meeting the immediate needs of people in humanitarian contexts remains... Read more
The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations agency responsible for urbanization and human settlements, mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. The consultancy is based in the Communications, Media and Outreach Section, External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It 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. This post is located in UN-HABITAT/ROLAC at Mexico City duty station for the and the incumbent will report to the Director of Mexico and Cuba Office.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable town and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director UN-Habitat in Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Principal Special Advisor to the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
This post is located in the Human Rights and Social Inclusion Unit of UN-Habitat in the Urban Practices Branch. They report directly to the head of the Unit, and, as appropriate, may also report to the Chief of the Branch.
UN-Habitat is implementing the third cycle of a tripartite partnership programme, the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP) in 40 countries in Africa, Caribbean (Jamaica, Guyana, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago) and the Pacific (ACP). The PSUP is initiated by the Secretariat of ACP Group of States and funded by European Commission (EC). The overall objective of PSUP is directly linked to SDG Target 11.1 "ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums". Global partnerships, investment, knowledge and... Read more
va10 April 2020.pdf The Urban Planning and Design Lab (Urban Lab) of UN-Habitat is an initiative to promptly respond to the requests of national and local governments to support sustainable urban development. The Urban Lab is the integrative facility of the Agency where innovative processes and partnerships are translated into tangible and transformative solutions to complex urban challenges. The Urban Lab acts as a neutral broker, managing knowledge in complex stakeholder settings to resolve multi-sectoral, multi-scalar and multi-stakeholder challenges, by offering a multi-disciplinary team capturing the... Read more
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It 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.
The Urban Planning and Design Lab (Urban Lab) of UN-Habitat is an initiative to promptly respond to the requests of national and local governments to support sustainable urban development. The Urban Lab is the integrative facility of the Agency where innovative processes and partnerships are translated into tangible and transformative solutions to complex urban challenges. The Urban Lab acts as a neutral broker, managing knowledge in complex stakeholder settings to resolve multi-sectoral, multi-scalar and multi-stakeholder challenges, by offering a multi-disciplinary team capturing the... Read more
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issued on: 20 November 2019
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ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION |
UN-Habitat |
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DUTY STATION |
Nairobi, Kenya |
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FUNCTIONAL TITLE |
Associate Human Settlements Officer |
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Director, Programme Division, the incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of all policy, planning, budgeting and operational aspects of UN-Habitat’s Regional Office for Africa, including technical cooperation activities and work programme elements entrusted to the Office. The incumbent is also responsible for liaising with partner constituencies in the region, including local authorities, the private sector, regional organizations, governments and local authorities.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It 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.
Within delegated authority, the Human Settlements Officer will be responsible for the following duties: The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the manager of the Urban Planning and Design Lab and the overall supervision of the leader of the City Planning, Extension and Design Unit (CPEDU). The Human Settlements Officer will work closely together with another Human Settlements Officer at similar level to coordinate the multi country UKFCO Future Cities Programme. She/he will contribute to the implementation of activities within the UPD-LAB and Unit by performing the... Read more
Programme Officer2.pdf The Urban Planning and Design Lab (Urban Lab) of UN-Habitat is an initiative to promptly respond to the requests of national and local governments to support sustainable urban development. The Urban Lab is the integrative facility of the Agency where innovative processes and partnerships are translated into tangible and transformative solutions to complex urban challenges. The Urban Lab acts as a neutral broker, managing knowledge in complex stakeholder settings to resolve multi-sectoral, multi-scalar and multi-stakeholder challenges, by offering a multi-disciplinary team capturing the... Read more
Programme Officer.pdf The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It 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.
