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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The consultant will support the Working Group 1 co-leads with coordinating the peer review process of the draft report and with incorporating some of the feedback received by peer reviewers as needed.
Communications, advocacy and capacity development
Contribute to/Develop advocacy/awareness-raising materials and engage in the organization of high-level events, as appropriate, to promote the uptake – among UNCTs and other key stakeholders – of approaches to localize the six transitions as a pathway to achieving the SDGs, with a focus on the dissemination of the key messages of the policy guidance and recommendations report.
Support in the creation of relevant capacity development tools for UNCTs and other relevant stakeholders.
Support the Local2030 Coalition’s Working Group 2 in liaising and coordinating with potential pilot countries to advance SDG implementation through local actions in one or multiple transitions.
Reporting The consultant will report to the Coordinator, SDG Localization and Local Governments and the SDG Cities Flagship and the co-leading agencies of Working Group 1 of the Local2030 Coalition, providing regular updates on progress and deliverables.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced degree in international development, public policy, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in policy support, coordination and policy analysis for development planning and implementation is required.
Proven expertise in SDG localization, multilevel governance, and knowledge of United Nations mechanisms.
Experience working with UNCTs and knowledge of SDG-related initiatives. Strong analytical skills and experience in producing policy analyses and synthesizing complex information.
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