National Coordination Consultant
Support international urban development for Nairobi project.
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Overview
Support international urban development for Nairobi project.
You have:
- An advanced University degree in economics, engineering, urban development, environmental sciences, business, management, or a related discipline is required.
- A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- 3 Year Minimum experience in the field of climate change Urban development, environment and/or development project.
- Experience in working with the Kenyan national government/institutions is required.
- Experience working with the UN and/or development agencies is a desirable.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Contract
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Result of Service
Support the International Sustainable Urban Development expert to complete the GEF-8 CEO endorsement request package for the Nairobi SC project.
Work Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Expected duration
12 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. This consultancy is in UN-Habitat’s Urban Energy Solutions Team / UBSS / GSB / GSD and will be home based. UNEP’s Climate Change Division works with a portfolio of Global Environment Facility (GEF) medium-size and full-size climate change mitigation projects in Africa. The projects, which are in different stages of development (concept, design, implementation, closure), are executed by different partners (Ministries, NGOs, etc.). The Climate Change Division, in its role as implementing agency, provides oversight and ensures adherence to GEF guidelines. Under the supervision of the Lead, Urban Energy Solutions Team, and in coordination with the UNEP Task Manager for Africa for GEF mitigation projects, the consultant will support the International Sustainable Urban Development expert in the development process of the Nairobi Sustainable City (SC) project. Responsibilities: The National Coordination Consultant will serve as a focal point to obtain basic information/data, coordinate with local actors and stakeholders and obtain co-financing letters. She/he should also be responsible for organizing the required stakeholder consultation workshops or bilateral meetings.
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced University degree in economics, engineering, urban development, environmental sciences, business, management, or a related discipline is required. A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. 3 Year Minimum experience in the field of climate change Urban development, environment and/or development project. Experience in working with the Kenyan national government / institutions is required; Experience working with the UN and/or development agencies is a desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully coordinated with multiple stakeholders? | This question evaluates your experience in stakeholder management and coordination. | Provide a specific example that highlights your role and the positive outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | The interviewer wants to assess your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about your experience with urban development projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you take to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards in project management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while working with government institutions and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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