United Nations Human Settlements Programme Recruitment 2023(11 Positions)

Education

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Urban Development, Urban Geography, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Urban Governance, Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or any other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience urban planning, research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications:
The consultant will be an expert in Environment and Waste Management with relevant research projects and programmes at national level and similar experience in project coordination and management in the Environment and Waste Management and/or environmental-related field is required. He/she must also have strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:

• Substantive and relevant experience in developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
• Advanced degree in related fields (e.g solid Environment and Waste Management, urban planning/management, civil engineering and/or environmental management).
• Ability to drive consultative process to be understand needs and emerging issues in the urban sectors.
• Experience in dealing with various stakeholders (national and local governments, civil society organizations, grassroots, practitioners).
• Coordination among different stakeholders and/or engagement in international conferences are preferred.
• Working experience in international organization and/or African countries is an asset.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications

• The consultant will be an expert in Gender and Women Empowerment with relevant research projects and programmes at national level. as well as have relevant experience in research projects and programmes at national level and similar experience in planning and development of related projects at national or international level is required.

He/she has also strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:

• Substantive and relevant experience in developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
• Advanced degree in related fields (e.g., Sociology, urban planning, housing) and strong background in local economic development (at least minor in economics)
• Facility skills and knowledge of Nigeria’s urban sector and stakeholders as well as Nigeria’s economy, especially local economy in the State of Abia.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications:

• The consultant will be a specialist in basic urban infrastructure facilities/services and relevant research projects and programmes at national level and at least five (5) years of similar experience on planning and development related projects at national or international level is required. He/she must also have strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:
• Advanced degree in related fields (e.g. Engineering, Urban Infrastructure Planning/Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Landscape Architecture) and also strong background in participatory environmental planning.
• Facility skills and knowledge of Nigeria’s urban sector and stakeholders as well as Nigeria’s economy, especially local economy in the State of Abia.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience in networking; experience in project and programme management; experience in conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience in analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications
The Consultant will be a specialist with expert knowledge in estimating costs and maintaining budgets for projects at national level. He/she must also have strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:

• Substantive and relevant experience in developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
• Bachelor degree in related fields (e.g. Quantity surveying, Building economics, Civil engineering, Construction management).
• Ability to drive consultative process with clear understanding of needs and emerging issues in the urban sectors.
• Experience in dealing with various stakeholders (national and local governments, civil society organizations, grassroots, practitioners).

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications

• The consultant will be a specialist in Transport planning and management with GIS experience and relevant research projects and programs at the national level and similar experience on planning and development of related projects at national or international level is required.

He/she must also have strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Transport planning and Management, Transport Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography and related field with specialty in transport planning and management.
• Facility skills and knowledge of Nigeria’s urban sector and stakeholders as well as Nigeria’s economy, especially local economy in the State of Abia.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications

• The consultant will be an expert in in urban economics, economics, economic geography or equivalent and have relevant experience in research projects and programmes at national level and similar experience on planning and development of related projects at national or international level is required.

He/she must also have strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:

• Substantive and relevant experience in developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
• Advanced degree in related fields (e.g., in urban economics, economics, economic geography or equivalent and relevant research projects).
• Facility skills and knowledge of Nigeria’s urban sector and stakeholders as well as Nigeria’s economy, especially local economy in the State of Abia.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required. Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications

• The consultant will be an expert in in Urban Management and have relevant experience in research projects and programs at national level and similar experience on planning and development of related projects at national or international level is required.

He/she must also have strong conceptual, analytical, and technical skills and experience, including:

• Substantive and relevant experience in developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
• Advanced degree in related fields (e.g Master’s degree in Urban Management, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or other Urban Development Studies.).
• Ability to drive the consultative process to understand needs and emerging issues in the urban sectors.
• Experience in dealing with various stakeholders (national and local governments, civil society organizations, grassroots, practitioners).
• Coordination among different stakeholders and/or engagement in international conferences are preferred.
• Working experience in international organization and/or African countries is an asset.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience at the local, national and international levels is required. Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing, and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications

• The consultant will be an expert in youth development, program and policies with relevant research projects and programs at the national level. as well as have relevant experience in research projects and programmes at the national level and similar experience on planning and development of related projects at national or international level is required.

He/she has also strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:

• Substantive and relevant experience in developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
• Advanced degree in related fields (e.g., Sociology, urban planning, housing) and strong background in local economic develpment (at least minor in economics)
• Facility skills and knowledge of Nigeria’s urban sector and stakeholders as well as Nigeria’s economy, especially local economy in the State of Abia.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience of networking; experience of project and programme management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Qualifications

• The consultant will be a Specialist in Urban Planning with a Local Economics background and GIS experience, as well as relevant experience in research projects and programs at the national level and similar experience in planning and development of related projects at the national or international level, is required.

He/she has also strong conceptual, analytical, technical skills and experience, including:

• Substantive and relevant experience in developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
• Advanced degree in related fields (e.g., urban planning, housing) and strong background in local economics (at least minor in economics)
• Facility skills and knowledge of Nigeria’s urban sector and stakeholders as well as Nigeria’s economy, especially local economy in the State of Abia.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Experience of networking; experience of project and program management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice:

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘Aba Structure Plan Project’ as the subject of the mail

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrable understanding theories and concepts related to urbanization including social and economic development, urban economics, spatial development, local economic development and planning, urban, and regional and territorial planning.
• Strong research and writing skills. Ability to carry out research on the social, economic, political, spatial and planning dimensions of cities and human settlements at local levels. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources using standard methodologies and analytical techniques and draw conclusions and assess impacts at different levels.
• Experience in preparing structure plans and write technical reports.
• Ability to review, edit and summarize the work of others. Strong analytical capacity and the ability to identify, analyze and articulate difficult issues/problems.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Urban Development, Urban Geography, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Urban Governance, Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or any other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• At least five years of progressive experience in urban planning, research and policy analysis at the local, national and international levels is required. Experience of networking; experience of project and program management; experience of conducting policy reviews and preparation of policy recommendations for decision-makers; demonstrable analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation experience; experience of analyzing, summarizing and presenting large quantities of statistics on urban issues using relevant computer software; experience in the coordination of multiple contributors to major reports is desirable; and experience in coordinating trainings, technical, fundraising and capacity building workshops.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Special Notice

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or environs.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023

How to Apply
Interested consultants should send soft copies of their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to: hapso.nigeria@undp.org using ‘ABA structure plan project’ as the subject of the mail