Housing and sustainable construction expert

Result of Service - Output 1: Technical document evidencing the methodology to be implemented for the collection of data to show the progress and/or scope achieved by the Integral Urban Revitalization Plans. One (1) month from the start of activities.

• Output 2. Document that contains an analysis of the results and components developed in the various Integral Urban Revitalization Plans carried out by the District Secretariat of Habitat, focusing in this case, on the understanding of the programs from a sustainability perspective around the housing components. The document should include:

7. Analysis of the existing housing components in the territories, showing those structural weaknesses and shortcomings in key elements of morphology and sustainability. 8. Analysis of the urban environments in which the residential units included in the PIRs have been developed, showing the general weaknesses present. 9. Determine the progress and current status of the Urban Revitalization Plans from a housing and sustainability perspective. 10. Analysis of the progress achieved by the PIRs, demonstrating or pointing out what changes have been implemented with respect to the previous existing conditions. 11. Analysis of what has been achieved so far with respect to the objectives set by the Secretary of Habitat in relation to the housing components. 12. Analysis of the main characteristics in which the selected settlements have been developed, including the general elements that make up the dwellings, together with their initial architectural characteristics. Four (4) months from the start of activities.

• Output 3. Document with methodological guidelines for the promotion of the Integral Urban Revitalization Plans, including the development of conclusions and results that allow for a better execution and management of the same. The document should include:

7. Results achieved by the PIRs from the housing and constructive sustainability components, 8. Conclusions regarding the objectives achieved and the existing problems in the execution of the programs. 9. Structural elements in terms of housing and sustainable housing that should be incorporated into the programs in order to increase their scope and success. 10. Guidelines for the implementation of the proposed recommendations from the financial and chronological components. 11. Recommendations that include innovation components from a New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals perspective. 12. Guidelines for the methodological consolidation of the Plans from the perspective of the housing components that will allow easy replication of the program in other territories of the District. Six (6) months from the start of activities.

Work Location Bogotá, Colombia

Expected duration Six (6) months

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:

• Review and analysis of the information available at the District Secretariat of Habitat and other entities regarding the implementation and progress of the Integral Urban Revitalization Plans.
• Carry out the different studies and analyses required at expert level to achieve the objectives set out in the project.
• Analysis and characterization of the territory from the different components of housing and sustainable construction.
• Analysis of the methodologies and processes applied so far by the District Secretariat of Habitat in the development of the PIRs.
• Development of guidelines and conclusions that allow for the promotion and better implementation of the PIRs.
• Collaboration with the other members of the team for an adequate articulation of the different results and components of the project.
• Provide high-level technical support when required, both by the counterpart and other members of the technical team.
• Elaboration of a synthesis where the results obtained from the developed analyses are condescended.
• Carry out those activities assigned by the HUB Coordination that correspond directly to the consultant's profile.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and relevant spaces where their participation is required.
• Accompaniment in the coordination and consultation with the corresponding entities.
• Carry out knowledge transfer processes (workshops and trainings) to the multiple stakeholders involved.

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:

• Attend the technical (virtual) meetings needed to meet the scopes and objectives defined for the consultancy.
• Provide information to UN-Habitat regarding affectations that the process of implementing the consultancy may have.
• Provide inputs for the systematization of the processes carried out and exchange of practices and successful experiences with other HUBs in the region, with headquarters branches, counterparties and who appoints the UN-Habitat HUB Coordinator for Andean countries.
• Follow up on technical guidelines determined by the Project Coordinator and Coordinator HUB Andean Countries.
• Comply with the schedule of activities according to the guidelines of the HUB Coordinator.
• When it is necessary to provide accompaniment to the UN-Habitat Coordinator and/or team in the establishment of communication with counterparties and stakeholders.

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 UN-Habitat 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.

• The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with the principles of United Nations integrity.

  Qualifications/special skills Education Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Ambiental Engineering and/or related fields. Postgraduate degree in areas related to architecture, civil engineering, sustainable construction, housing, urbanism and/or related fields or an additional four (4) years of experience relevant to the position would be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Professional Experience Minimum six (6) years of work experience in territorial planning and analysis, sustainable housing design and construction and/or related. Previous experience in the United Nations System will be considered an added advantage.

  Languages The language of the consultancy is Spanish and English, other official languages of the United Nations will increase score.

  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.