Chief Technical Adviser

Contract

This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 152,112 USD and 190,631 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

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. UN-Habitat is also the lead agency within the United Nations system for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goal 11. The position entails developing and implementing UN-Habitat programme of intervention in Ukraine and overseeing a number of international and national professional and support staff based in Ukraine in the development, implementation and monitoring of the programme with the responsibility of the formulation of resource mobilization and fund-raising strategy through the development of joint programmes and bi-lateral initiatives with donors. The post is located in at UN-Habitat Office at Kyiv, Ukraine. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Regional Programme Division/Coordination Office for Europe, and working closely with the Emergency Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility entails leading the programme team in Ukraine to implement UN-Habitat's mandate in the current emergency situation focusing on development of city profiles and analysis to identify the rehabilitation/recovery needs of damaged housing and public facilities and utilities. Representing UN-Habitat at the United Nations Country Team, the Humanitarian Country Team in addition to other forums and coordinatng with the government counterparts and local authorities to identify needs and advocate among the donors' community for fund raising within the following duties and responsibilities: • Leads the set-up of UN-Habitat presence in Ukraine; • Coordinates overall programme development and implementation, plans resource requirements, provides guidance to the team responsible for the programme development, implementation and monitoring, coordinates output production and ensures quality control. • Liaises with government authorities at the different levels, on behalf of UN-Habitat, in the various regions of intervention, ensuring high-level of collaboration and mutual understanding. Develops new projects and programme proposals individually or jointly with other UN agencies and partners; • Provides managerial and technical support and backstopping to the teams of national experts in the different regions, ensuring good coordination and efficient output delivery, avoiding any potential inter-personal conflict, optimizing the use of existing resources and enhancing team spirit; • Manages outreach activities and supervises internal and external communications (written, website, social media, etc.) • In collaboration with the operations team located in the Regional Programme Division, maintains control and proper knowledge of all aspects related to the project budget management, procurement and recruitment issues including preparation of Terms of Reference (TORs); • Develops and supports the implementation of activities in the different sectors where UN-Habitat is intervening in Ukraine, especially around rapid city and neighborhood profiling and urban information analysis, urban emergency shelter and housing rehabilitation, reconstruction and development, delivery of basic/social services, institutional training and capacity development especially concerning emergency planning and response, establishment of sustainable livelihoods mechanisms in urban areas, among other issues, trying to ensure maximum synergy and coordination at all times; • Carries out regular project monitoring activities/missions when security conditions allow and ensures timely and quality delivery of planned/expected accomplishments and results and prepares narrative reports to donors, as well as regular progress reporting to headquarters; • Ensures good coordination with UN agencies in all UN-Habitat interest activities in Ukraine, and participates in interagency meetings where necessary, reinforcing the agency’s leadership concerning UN-Habitat mandate and comparative advantage in Ukraine from the side of international community; Represents UN-Habitat in negotiations, meetings and high-level policy dialogue with officials, other agencies and donors. • In liaison with the Emergency Director and the Subprogramme 4 Coordinator, supports the development of new emergency projects and the identification of potential donors, following a clear advocacy strategy, importantly ensures the preparation of regular publications on UN-Habitat activities in Ukraine, including the establishment and circulation of a newsletter in soft format and short documentaries in web format; Participates in and/or coordinates all UN-Habitat missions coming from Headquarter (HQ) visiting Ukraine. Convenes meetings and working groups with partners to discuss programme activities and perspectives. • Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. • Undertakes any other duties and responsibilities which are within the incumbent’s expertise and experience. • Leads team members' efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. • Performs other related tasks as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM : Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc.;. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. Knowledge of complexities and dynamics of government and governance issues, mapping and data analysis and interactions with a range of partners at country level. Knowledge of the dynamics in the region. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Ability in managing multi-disciplinary large-scale programmes; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of development issues;. COMMUNICATION : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. PLANNING & ORGANIZING : Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Ability to organize staff and delegate responsibility, provide oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Ability in preparing log-frames and monitoring according to log-frames. LEADERSHIP : Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. MANAGING PERFORMANCE : Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision- making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Project Management, Political Science, Business Administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years (10) years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning and management, housing development, policy formulation, institutional capacity development, and other issues related to UN-Habitat’s mandate is required. Experience working on governance, planning, human security or policy related issues in the area of human settlements is desirable. Experience in senior level interaction with UN and Government counterparts is desirable. Recent working experience in a conflict/post-conflict context is desirable. Experience in resource mobilization, donor relations and outreach is desirable. Experience in establishing partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including at the strategic level is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. NOTE: 'Fluency' equals a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and 'Knowledge of' equals a rating of 'confident' in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment against this post is for a period of six (6) months and may be subject to extension, a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations. Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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