Senior Urban and Territorial Planner consultant
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the UN focal point for urbanization and human settlement matters, promoting sustainable and resilient cities. The Regional Programme Division (RPD) supports country-level implementation, enhancing technical cooperation and programme delivery. This role sits within the Urban Lab, an initiative focused on innovative solutions for complex urban challenges.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to strengthen the delivery and reporting of the Water as Leverage Multilevel Climate Action Programme and related country initiatives. The role will provide crucial support to cities and communities by developing and disseminating knowledge and guidance materials on evidence-based urban and territorial planning. Key contributions include supporting resource mobilization efforts and ensuring all outputs align with UN-Habitat's strategic objectives, the 2030 Agenda, and the New Urban Agenda, ultimately advancing sustainable urbanization and climate resilience.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and support the consolidation of the Water as Leverage Multilevel Climate Action Programme and country initiatives. Compile, analyze, and document programme outputs, implementation experiences, and lessons learned, preparing narrative reports that link country-level insights with broader programme learning. Develop concept notes, funding proposals, and resource mobilization materials aligned with donor priorities and UN-Habitat's strategic objectives. Conduct desk reviews, synthesize evidence, and perform policy/programme analysis on urban planning, water, climate action, and resilience, translating findings into actionable recommendations. Provide technical advice for urban and territorial profiling, planning, design, and strategic investment, including the preparation of planning materials. Facilitate knowledge management and exchange through presentations, training, workshops, and capacity-building activities. Contribute technical advice to portfolio and project development, reports, and publications. Draft and organize guidance and knowledge materials on evidence-based urban and territorial planning, integrating strategic investment and relevant thematic areas.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in urban and territorial planning, urban development, climate resilience, or related fields is required. Experience in preparing reports, analytical products, guidance materials, concept notes, funding proposals, and facilitating workshops is essential. Experience with multi-stakeholder projects and international development agencies is an asset.
Skills
Urban and territorial planning, urban development, climate resilience, water-sensitive planning, programme development, research, project/programme coordination, report writing, analytical skills, resource mobilization, knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, strategic planning.