National Consultant - Field Coordination
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable urban development globally. This role supports the EU Operational Support to the IGAD Platform in South Sudan, focusing on Aweil. The programme addresses challenges of displacement, urbanization, and limited institutional capacity, aiming to strengthen governance, housing, land rights, and service delivery.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for the effective and timely implementation of UN-Habitat's EU Operational Support to the IGAD Platform in South Sudan, specifically within the Aweil region. The purpose is to ensure coordinated field activities, foster meaningful stakeholder and community engagement, and gather reliable data for progress reporting. The position aims to strengthen local capacities in critical areas such as spatial planning, housing, land and property rights, and the promotion of area-based durable solutions. By providing technical and operational support, the role contributes to enhancing institutional and community resilience in managing displacement and urbanization challenges, aligning with the New Urban Agenda and UN-Habitat's mandate for sustainable urban development.
Responsibilities
The National Consultant will coordinate field activities and support project missions in Aweil and other designated locations, providing technical, operational, and logistical assistance in collaboration with partners. Key duties include supporting the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of urban development, spatial planning, housing, land, and property (HLP) rights, and durable solutions initiatives. The consultant will serve as UN-Habitat's field focal point in Aweil, maintaining communication with local authorities, communities, and partners, and participating in coordination meetings. Responsibilities also encompass facilitating training and capacity-building for local stakeholders, organizing community consultations, and ensuring community feedback is integrated into project activities. Additionally, the role involves coordinating data collection, mapping, and validation exercises, and contributing field insights to programme development and potential funding proposals.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in local governance, field coordination, programme implementation, or urban development is required. Experience working with local authorities and communities in South Sudan, understanding local governance structures and the displacement context, is essential. Experience with UN agencies or international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Field Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Engagement, Data Collection & Reporting, Spatial Planning, Housing & Land Rights (HLP), Urban Development, Capacity Building, Programme Implementation, Partnership Management, Monitoring & Evaluation.