Focal Point – Cúcuta and Villa del Rosario: “Inclusive Cities, Solidarity Communities” Project

Result of Service The consultancy consists of the following outputs being these non-limitative: ¿ Monthly activity reports This deliverable must be presented in PDF and Word format, up to 5 pages.

Work Location Bogotá, Colombia

Expected duration 6-month contract with the possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities a.) Information and validation: - The consultant will be responsible for keeping the HUB Coordinator informed and having to obtain validation of his/her activities in the full project cycle.

b.) Development: ¿ Lead the implementation of the project "Inclusive Cities, Solidarity Communities" in the city with the aim of achieving its objectives and results, ensuring the articulation and coherence of interagency activities. ¿ In particular, lead and ensure the results of UN Habitat, with the support of the regional technical team. ¿ Produce technical inputs necessary for the implementation of the initiative in the expected results and taking into account the framework of the responsibilities established. ¿ Support the technical team of the project in the primary and secondary information-collecting process of the territory as the baseline for the elaboration of the corresponding outputs and as required. ¿ Serve as the local and national liaison of the initiative in the relevant country. This represents the official relationship with identified national and local stakeholders, mapping of local actors, roadmap, etc. This person will work under the supervision of the Program Specialist and the Coordinator of hub Andean Countries. ¿ Support project coordination in the development, and coordination, confirmation of mission agendas of the technical team and its accompaniment, as appropriate. ¿ Coordinate the project's work plan in the territory, monitor its implementation and ensure compliance with the expected results, as well as alert any related developments. ¿ Prepare technical reports and other inputs required for Project Coordination, national and/or local authorities, participating United Nations agencies and the United Nations Coordination Office as required. ¿ Lead the convening of the specific bodies of the governance structure of the project at the city level. As well as attending the regional steering, technical and management committees, as well as the working meetings that are determined for the proper follow-up, reporting and presentation of the initiative. He/She should also express in a timely manner to the relevant authorities any deviations, variations, unforeseen events and/or difficulties of the project in the territory. ¿ Support the systematization of good project practices and ensure proper knowledge management. ¿ Support the corresponding administrative processes related to the fulfilment of the project's activities in the territory, ensuring compliance with UN-Habitat's procurement policy. ¿ Support the project's communications strategy, through the production of content to make the implementation of the project's activities visible to the respective city. ¿ Identify other international cooperation and/or fundraising activities complementary to the Project aimed at other international cooperation agencies, the public sector, the private sector, and other partners identified during implementation.

c.) Approval: ¿ The consultant will be responsible for supporting compliance with project approval processes, as well as monitoring the development and implementation of programs and projects. ¿ Support the Hub Coordinator in the development of inputs for conceptual notes, project documents, implementation plans and budgets, and in general all the documentation necessary for internal approval of projects, following the provisions of the various manuals of procedures, internal regulations, and regular channels established by the Agency.

d.) Implementation: ¿ Provide inputs for the development of technical and economic proposals related to the formulation of new projects, as well as the implementation of existing ones, specifically with the drafting of conceptual notes, project documents, implementation plans, budgets, terms of reference, memorandums of understanding, agreements and other cooperation mechanisms defined by the UN-Habitat Coordinator. ¿ Participate, upon request, in interagency groups of the United Nations System, project meetings, official missions and/or events related to the projects in which you participate. ¿ Provide inputs for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other HUBs in the region, with headquarters branches, counterparties and with whom to designate the UN-Habitat Andean Countries HUB Coordinator. ¿ Support other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the Project Coordinator and the UN-Habitat HUB Coordinator for Andean countries, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of their responsibilities. ¿ When it is necessary to provide accompaniment to the UN-Habitat Coordinator and/or team in the establishment of communication with counterparties.

e.) Knowledge Management: ¿ The consultant must know the processes, procedures, and standards of the organization, to ensure an adequate quality of the activities described above according to the standards of the organization. ¿ Propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the Agency's projects. ¿ The consultant must know the file system of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance, accessibility for all officials and the proper updating. ¿ Design methodologies for the systematization of good practices and knowledge, related to the implementation of the projects and cooperation activities of the UN-Habitat Colombia Office. ¿ Support the formulation of substantive documents linked to the thematic lines of action of UNHabitat Colombia. ¿ Prepare reports and other documents related to meetings, missions and activities developed by the NATIONAL UN-Habitat Office. ¿ The consultant will carry out research activities to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and best practices on the sustainable urban development issues set out in the Agency's mandate. ¿ Collect information on the urban status in the Andean Countries that serves as an input both for the identification of new project opportunities and for the implementation of the subscribed projects. ¿ Support monitoring of UN-Habitat's implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDP) Target 11 dealing with sustainable cities and communities. ¿ Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Andean countries. ¿ Manage knowledge networks for the dissemination of the methodologies and documents generated by the agency and for the construction with strategic allies of new knowledge on topics related to sustainable urban development.

f.) Others: ¿ Other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the HUB Coordinator of The Andean Countries of UN-Habitat, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of its responsibilities. ¿ The consultant will participate in work and follow-up meetings, both with other consultants, as well as with the Coordinator and team of the Andean Countries HUB of UN-Habitat and with the staff of the projects.

Qualifications/special skills Education Advanced degree in Urban Planning, Sustainable Development, Human Settlements, Public Policies, Development and/or Urban Management is required. A first degree in areas related to Architecture, Urban Development, Social Sciences, Government and International Relations, Economics and/or related with an additional four (4) years of experience relevant to the position would be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Complementary studies related to project management, migrations and/or human sci-ences will be highly valued. Experience: Minimum three (4) years of work experience including one (1) year of specific experience in projects related to human settlements, urban planning, migration, territorial planning, urban development management, social inclusion and/or related. Previous experience in the United Nations System and/or experience related to migration projects will increase the score.

Languages Fluency in Spanish and English is required, other official languages of the United Nations will be considered an added advantage.

Additional Information UN-Habitat, IOM and UNHCR as United Nations agencies with mandates relating to human settle-ments, migration and refugee protection decide to join forces with the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) to carry out an inter-agency project for three (3) years initially, seeking to reduce the vulnerabilities of Venezuelan migrants and ref-ugees , and address the impact on host communities to design stable and durable solutions with a medi-um- and long-term vision in 9 cities, and in selected territories at a lesser reach within cities, called Ter-ritorial Intervention Units, in Latin America and the Caribbean.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.