The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
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Local Programme Review Committee Secretariat Consultant
Under the supervision of the chair of PRC LWG GSD-ROLAC, the Consultant will support the PRC Secretariat function on the in-coordinating project review processes and regional collaboration, with tasks including but not limited to:
Project Review and Approval Support:
Coordinate project review processes under the Programme Review Committee (PRC-HQ WG) and Local Working Groups (PRC LWG).
Review project submissions for quality, compliance, technical soundness, and alignment with UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan.
Ensure the inclusion of gender equality, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and risk mitigation in project designs.
Organize and document PRC meetings, including tracking follow-up actions and recommendations.
Clear final documents for IPMR submission.
Liaison and Coordination: a. Facilitate collaboration between headquarters, regional offices, and technical experts.
Ensure regional perspectives and cross-cutting issues (e.g., gender, environmental safeguards) are integrated into projects.
Monitoring, Reporting and Technical Support a. Track the submission of approved projects into IPMR and approve (under the level 1) the draft projects for final approval.
Monitor progress through internal tracking reporting system, identifying gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain project documentation and databases.
Contribute to knowledge products and repositories for organizational learning – in coordination with PRC-HQ WG
Capacity Building: Provide assistance on project formulation, PRC processes, and Results-Based Management (RBM).
Coach and mentor staff to improve project quality and compliance.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Urban Development, Social Sciences, Economic Development, or other relevant fields is required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant international experience in project management, urban policy development, or related areas is required.
Experience in working with the United Nations or other international organizations is desirable.
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