Project Manager, Global Housing Hub
Organizational Context
UN-Habitat, the UN Human Settlements Programme, aims to promote sustainable towns and cities with adequate and affordable housing for all. The Global Social Housing Hub, anchored in Paris and Nairobi, acts as a Technical Assistance Facility to advance social housing aspects, knowledge transfer, and capacity building globally, addressing urbanization challenges.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager will ensure the successful operation and coordination of the UN-Habitat Global Social Housing Hub in Paris. This role is crucial for fostering the Paris-Nairobi partnership and mobilizing resources to design and implement technical assistance, capacity-building, and knowledge-sharing activities. The purpose is to promote social and public good aspects of housing, strengthen multilevel governance, generate local housing solutions, and enhance international cooperation, contributing to UN-Habitat's mandate of adequate and affordable housing for all.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating the Hub's operations in Paris, liaising with French partners and international organizations, and managing a network of experts and partners. The role involves designing and executing a resource mobilization strategy, building strategic partnerships, and representing the Hub in relevant global forums. Programmatic duties include coordinating the design of workstreams, capacity-building initiatives, technical assistance, and the Housing Knowledge Platform. The Project Manager will also provide technical guidance based on international best practices and contribute to the operationalization of OEWG-H recommendations. Reporting and compliance involve preparing narrative and financial reports, ensuring activities are logged in UN-Habitat systems, and supporting audit processes.
Work Experience
Required: Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in housing, urban development, or human settlements, with international/multilateral context. Demonstrated experience in institutional setup, partnership development, and resource mobilization. Desirable: Experience with UN agencies, multilateral organizations, or governments; familiarity with industrialized and developing country contexts, New Urban Agenda, and SDG 11.
Skills
Proficiency in English and French (oral and written) is required. Experience in institutional setup, partnership development, resource mobilization, project management, technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge management is essential. Familiarity with housing policies, urban development, and international housing agendas is also important.