Territorial analysis expert urban consultant

Result of Service As a result of the consultancy, the delivery of the products is expected as set out below:

• Output 1: Technical document showing the methodology to be implemented for the data collection and analysis to identify the progress and/or scope achieved by the Integral Urban Revitalization Plans.

One (1) month from the start of activities.

• Output 2. Technical document containing a territorial and urban analysis of the spatial conditions and predominant characteristics of the territories included in the Integral Urban Revitalization Plans, including an analysis of existing urban potentialities and problems. The document should include:

1. Analysis of the urban structure and territorial components of the areas covered by the Integral Urban Revitalization Plans. 2. Analysis of the urban and territorial impact developed through the PIRs. 3. Cartographic analysis showing the urban structure and the changes brought about by the implementation of the PIRs. 4. Analysis of the predominant shortcomings and problems at the urban-territorial level of the areas included in the project. 5. Analysis of the different urban structures, including components of public space, urban furniture, mobility, among others, relating them, in turn, to the different macro-urban components of the city. 6. Definition of the objectives achieved through the PIRs, including the definition of those urban-territorial components that present difficulties or challenges in their implementation. Four (4) months from the start of activities.

• Output 3. Technical document with methodological guidelines for the promotion, from an urban-territorial perspective, of Integral Urban Revitalization Plans. This includes the development of conclusions and results that allow a better execution and management of these plans. The document should include:

1. Results and objectives achieved by the PIRs from the urban-territorial components. 2. Conclusions and indicators regarding the problems and objectives achieved in the execution of the programs. 3. Incorporation of structural urban-territorial elements that promote a better execution of the programs. 4. Guidelines for the implementation of the proposed recommendations from the financial and chronological components. 5. Incorporation of urban innovation elements that promote a better development of the PIRs. 6. Outlining replicable urban-territorial models that promote the strengthening and greater scope of the PIRs. 7. Recommendations that include innovation components from a New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals perspective. 8. Guidelines for the methodological consolidation of the Plans from an urban-territorial perspective that allows easy replication in other territories of the District. 9. Synthesis of indicators showing the progress achieved in the implementation of the PIRs from the territorial components, pointing out those points of opportunity and strengthening.

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 in relation to 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 included in the project from the different urban-territorial components.
• 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 the promotion and better implementation of the PIRs.
• Development of guidelines and conclusions that allow 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 that make up 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 condensed.
• 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, Engineering, Management and Urban Development, Urbanism, and/or related fields. Postgraduate degree in areas related to architecture, engineering, urban-regional planning, land management, territorial planning 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 urbanism, territorial planning and analysis, urban development, territorial management 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.