Under the supervision of the Branch Coordinator, Urban Economy and Finance Branch, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and outputs:
Under the overall supervision of the EU Reinteg Programme Manager, the direct supervision of the EU Reinteg Coordinator, and in close cooperation and coordination with other EU Reinteg implementing agencies and partners, the programme support expert will be responsible for the following tasks:
The consultant will work in the Research and Capacity Development Branch, taking part in the work of Future Saudi Cities Programme and its field of activities, under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Global Urban Observatory Unit. She/he will mainly contribute to the implementation of the City Prosperity Component in the FSCP activities as follows:
To implement the programme’s activities, a consultant is required to provide technical support to the Research and Capacity Development Branch, taking part in the work of Future Saudi Cities programme and its field of activities, under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Global Urban Observatory Unit.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, 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 vacancy is located in the ULLG Branch, Land and GLTN Unit, UN-HABITAT.
UN-HABITAT’s Tehran Office was established in 2009 to strengthen cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and UN-Habitat, to contribute towards capacity building in the themes of sustainable urban development through policy development, institutional implementation and improvement of required skills and to promote UN-Habitat mandated activities in Iran, particularly in the field of earthquake resistance construction
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN 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 Economy and Finance Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local governments to develop financial instruments to keep pace with the demands of rapid urbanization. The Urban Economy and Finance Branch has the mandate to promote plans and provide support for more efficient, socially inclusive... Read more
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN 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 Economy and Finance Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local governments to develop financial instruments to keep pace with the demands of rapid urbanization. The Urban Economy and Finance Branch has the mandate to promote plans and provide support for more efficient, socially inclusive... Read more
UN-Habitat Archives and Records Management programme ensures proper records keeping system and archiving of documents to support institutional memory and encourage organization learning, with the major objective of ensuring timely provision of information to support decision making.
VA-ArchivesAssistantG4.pdf The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, 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. As the United Nations focal point on human settlements, UN-Habitat will lead advocacy efforts to raise awareness of sustainable urbanization issues; provide evidence-based policy advice; build capacities; develop tools, norms and standards based on best practices; work on demonstration projects and provide assistance... Read more
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It is the focal point for urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. The agency supports national and local governments in laying the foundation for sustainable urban development.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, 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. As the United Nations focal point on human settlements, UN-Habitat will lead advocacy efforts to raise awareness of sustainable urbanization issues; provide evidence-based policy advice; build capacities; develop tools, norms and standards based on best practices; work on demonstration projects and provide assistance... Read more
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), is the United Nations agency for housing and human settlements. 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. This post is located in the Programme Division, Urban Basic Services & Risk Reduction & Rehabilitation Branches. Under the supervision and general guidance of the Director, Programme Division, the Chief of the Urban Basic Services Branch (UBSB) and Risk, Reduction and Rehabilitation... Read more
UN-Habitat is supporting the Government of Afghanistan to implement the four year City For All starting from 31 March 2016. The Programme is underpinned by the fact that harnessing Afghanistan’s cities for state building and peace-building requires three fundamental components: (i) effective land management and clear land rights and responsibilities; (ii) strategic urban planning to guide investments and establish a common vision for an inclusive and prosperous urban future; and (iii) improved municipal governance, citizen engagement and representation. Together, these create the... Read more
The Quality Assurance Unit would like to hire a consultant to review and analyse selected thematic and country evaluation reports and provide a comprehensive report on what has been achieved, i.e. results or changes through UN-Habitat’s interventions
UN-Habitat Somalia is implementing the Federal Government of Somalia – United Nations Joint Programme on Youth Employment together with UNDP, FAO and ILO under the Peace and State Building Goal 4 “Economic Foundations”. The joint programme targets three outcomes:
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (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. UN-Habitat is the lead agency within the United Nations system for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better opportunities. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society... Read more
In Kenya youth under the age of 20 represent 59% of a population of 25 million Six and a half million are between the ages of 10 and 19. Youth account for about 55 % of the unemployed in Kenya. After completing the basic schooling, many of the youth living have limited opportunities to work because of lack of training opportunities; they represent the fastest growing segment of Kenya society and are the present and the future. However, young people in Kenya today face mounting socio and economic challenges. Investing in youth is crucial. Preparing them for an active role in sustainable... Read more
In Kenya youth under the age of 20 represent 59% of a population of 25 million Six and a half million are between the ages of 10 and 19. Youth account for about 55 % of the unemployed in Kenya. After completing the basic schooling, many of the youth living have limited opportunities to work because of lack of training opportunities; they represent the fastest growing segment of Kenya society and are the present and the future. However, young people in Kenya today face mounting socio and economic challenges. Investing in youth is crucial. Preparing them for an active role in sustainable... Read more
Sport has historically played an important role in all societies, be it in the form of competitive sport, physical activity or play. Sport and play are human rights that must be respected and enforced worldwide. Sport has been increasingly recognized and used as a low-cost and high-impact tool in humanitarian, development and peace-building efforts, not only by the UN system but also by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), governments, development agencies, sports federations, armed forces as well as the media.
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. The main documents outlining the mandate of the organization are the Vancouver Declaration on Human Settlements, the Habitat Agenda, the Istanbul Declaration on Human Settlements, the Declaration on Cities and Other Human Settlements in the New Millennium, and UN General Assembly Resolution A/56/206.
Since Habitat II, UN-Habitat has been committed to promoting the participation of young people as partners in implementing the Habitat Agenda and the achievement of the MDGs. At the 20th Governing Council in 2005, the Strategy for Enhanced Engagement with Youth was adopted and has provided a framework for designing and implementing a Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) through subsequent years. Through the support from the Government of Norway and the institutional commitment of UN-HABITAT, a number of member states have expressed interest and continued support for the youth program.
Globally, 85 per cent of the world’s young people live in developing countries, and an ever-increasing number of them are growing up in cities. It is estimated that by 2030, as many as 60% of all urban dwellers will be under the age of 18. All over the world, young people are finding it increasingly difficult to break into the labor market. Youth make up 25% of the global working age population, but account for 43.7% of the unemployed.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the focal point for human settlements in the United Nations. 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 the Urban Planning and Design Branch (UPDB), Climate Change Planning Unit (CCPU) of UN-HABITAT at the Nairobi duty station.
Prolonged instability in Somalia has culminated in widespread adverse social and economic consequences that have inhibited the development of the livelihood asset base of the Somali people. The country’s 25 year conflict has seen the destruction of key economic infrastructure on a scale seen nowhere else on earth; government buildings, public facilities, roads, and transportation and communication networks have been destroyed or severely damaged. Although this destruction has been wide-spread and affected populations throughout the country, urban centres – hubs for economic activity and... Read more
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the leader, Urban Energy Unit. He/she will provide continuous architectural support to the Urban Energy Unit of UN-Habitat in its various programmes by providing technical advice on ongoing mass housing projects regarding the incorporation of energy efficiency measures in buildings in East Africa.
The Office for External Relations is UN-Habitat’s link to the general public, media, policy makers, and partners. It is organised into two branches, the Partners and Inter-Agency Coordination Branch (PIACB) and the Advocacy, Outreach, and Communication Branch (AOC).
Le Programme des Nations Unies pour les Établissements Humains (ONU-HABITAT), est l’organisme qui, au sein du Système des Nations Unies, coordonne les activités relatives aux établissements humains, sert de centre de coordination pour le suivi, l’évaluation et de mise en application du Programme pour Le Nouvel Agenda Urbain, ainsi que la responsabilité pour l’objectif 11 des Objectifs de Développement Durable en collaboration avec les gouvernements. ONU-HABITAT est aussi chargé de promouvoir et de consolider la collaboration avec tous les partenaires, y compris les collectivités locales et... Read more
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, will support the Government of Afghanistan to implement Clean and Green Cities Programme over the duration of two years (October 2016 to September 2018). The Overall Objective of the program is: "Stabilization of target cities and the Afghan government to bridge the critical juncture in 2016/17” giving sufficient stabilization until the large-scale Urban Solidarity Program (Citizens Charter in Cities) starts. The Specific Objective (SO) is “Improved state-society relations, urban stabilization and job creation”, where urban... Read more
The action will support Kabul and other municipalities to survey and register properties within its municipal boundaries [residential and non-residential properties (e.g. commercial, institutional, industrial) plus large tracts of vacant land]. This will improve land management (e.g. increase tenure security and reduce land grabbing) as well as significantly expand the potential tax base. Aligned with the land and property survey will be street addressing, house numbering/street lighting which are essential for improved urban management and increasing citizen’s socio-economic inclusion.... Read more
