Urban Conflict and Displacement Junior Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Urban Conflict and Displacement Junior Officer will work under the direct supervision of the regional representative and in coordination with the relevant thematic programme managers in the regional office and selected country offices. The UN Volunteer with lead and support the activities of UN-Habitat in the region related to management of urban and peri-urban land, the protection of housing land and property rights, the provision of adequate housing and basic services, the creation of safe and inclusive public spaces, and the rehabilitation of neighborhoods and communities affected by conflicts.

Under the direct supervision of the Representative of the Regional Office for Arab States , the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Contribute to organizing events in the region, supporting the preparation of knowledge exchange events, expert group meetings, twinning arrangements, training events and other events that will be organized as part of the ongoing projects on the management of urban and peri-urban land, the protection of housing land and property rights, the provision of adequate housing and basic services, the creation of safe and inclusive public spaces, the rehabilitation of neighborhood's and communities affected by conflicts in the Arab region. 2. Assist in the expansion of the network of partners collaborating with UN-Habitat on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, migration and displacement, through coordinating related meetings, identify key champions and partners to collaborate with, etc. 3. Ensure that UN-Habitat country offices and partners are frequently updated about relevant new documents, materials, events and information. 4. Develop and share communication materials on the work of UN-Habitat in collaboration with the communication team and through the relevant UN-Habitat, GLTN, Arab Land Initiative platforms. 5. Undertake research, assessments, design and support the delivery of training events and prepare capacity development materials. 6. Research funding opportunities in the region with the help of the ROAS donor mapping system. 7. provide inputs into documents, reports, project documents and concept notes. 8. Review and enhance UN-Habitat ROAS concept notes and project documents as part of the Project Review Committee (PRC) approval process. 9. Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the Human Settlement Officer or the Regional Representative.

☒ Accountability ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in development projects, programme management or related area. • A solid understanding of sustainable urban development in the Arab region is an asset. • Experience working in international development/humanitarian sector is an advantage. • Technical report writing skill and a high-level of computer literacy. Proficient in website and internet applications, database management, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign will be an asset. Good personal organization, interpersonal and communication skills. • Previous working experience in communication and advocacy and cooperation with media will also be an asset.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Cairo is a Security Level 3 (Moderate) and category “A” Duty station. Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is among the largest cities not only in Africa and the Middle East but also globally (the 19th largest city across the world). It is also one of the most densely populated cities worldwide with a population in excess of 16 mil-lion people.

The weather in Cairo is mostly warm or hot with cool nights: a very hot summer May to October and a mild winter November to April. The city is very dry, with an average of about one centimeter of rain a year but can have high humidity levels in summer. Cairo occasionally experiences dust storms brought by the sirocco hot winds characteristic of the country’s climate in April. Cairo (and Egypt) has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, cultural events, etc.