Programme Management Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable towns and cities, acting as the UN's focal point for urbanization matters. It supports partners in building inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. This role is within the Regional Office for Africa, specifically the Horn and East Africa Sub-Regional Hub in Nairobi, reporting to the Head of the Sub-Regional Hub.
Job Purpose
This Programme Management Officer role supports UN-Habitat's mandate in the Horn and Eastern Africa (HEA) sub-region, a rapidly urbanizing area facing significant challenges like poverty, inequality, and infrastructure strain. The purpose is to assist national and local governments in strengthening urban planning, governance, and financing systems. The role contributes to promoting integrated approaches for resilience, climate action, and inclusive local economic development, leveraging urbanization as a positive force for change. The officer will work closely with project managers and stakeholders to implement and evaluate programs, provide technical advice, and support resource mobilization efforts.
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and evaluates assigned programs and projects, monitoring progress and identifying issues for corrective action. Provides technical advisory support to national and local governments on urban planning, management, and governance, including policy development. Conducts research, analyzes trends, and prepares reports and written outputs. Coordinates policy development and organizes outreach activities, training workshops, and presentations. Leads or participates in field missions, providing guidance and drafting summaries. Supports resource mobilization by identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals. Manages budget-related activities and prepares financial reports. Collects and analyzes data to provide insights for data-driven decision-making and reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in project or programme management within human settlements or a related field is required. Experience in urban planning, management, participatory processes, and local governance is also required. Two years of experience in urban resilience or post-crisis programming is necessary. Experience with UN project design/implementation, team coordination, and data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Project/programme management, data collection and analysis, research and analysis, policy development, technical advisory, communication, planning and organizing, negotiation, leadership, gender mainstreaming.