Outputs and Expected Deliverables

• Under the direct supervision by the Inter-Regional Advisor for Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, the International Consultant collaborates closely with UN-Habitat’s Senior Advisor on Land, Housing and Human Rights as well as relevant professional staff at the Land, Housing and Shelter Section at the Urban Practices Branch – Global Solutions Division. The consultant will complete the following outputs:
• Coordination:
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the project activities across the pilot cities, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. • Manage logistical aspects of project activities, including workshops, trainings, and meetings, in collaboration with the EECA and LHSS teams.
• Monitor progress against project goals and provide regular updates to UN-Habitat’s EECA team and LHSS.
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement:
• Identify and map key stakeholders, including local governments offices and agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and other relevant partners in the pilot cities, as well as the region at large.
• Facilitate outreach and build partnerships to advance project objectives.
• Support to data collection and analysis:
• Coordinate with UN-Habitat’s substantive officers to ensure the quality of data collection and analysis conducted by local technical experts. • Support the selection and onboarding of local technical experts in the pilot cities.
• Conduct initial quality assurance of technical outputs before submission for final review by UN-Habitat Headquarters.
• Facilitation of capacity building and peer learning: Support need assessment for capacity building and peer learning among regional partners
• Organise and facilitate hybrid peer-learning events, ensuring logistical readiness and effective participation from regional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical experts to ensure the smooth delivery of workshops and training sessions.
• Support regional synergy and collaboration among pilot cities through networking and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Reporting and documentation: Prepare regular progress reports and contribute to the development of project documentation, ensuring alignment with UN- Habitat’s standards.
• Maintain clear records of project activities, stakeholder engagements, and outcomes.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master Degree or equivalent) in architecture, housing, urban planning, urban development and management, development studies, public administration, economy or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in urban development, with a focus on housing, urban, social, economic, or development issues.
• Proven expertise in housing and urban development is essential, along with strong writing skills and a solid understanding of urban development and sustainable development agenda issues.
• The candidate should possess excellent coordination, organizational, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and manage partnerships. Knowledge of the socio-political and housing contexts in the EECCA region is an asset. Experience working with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or on urban-rural linkages and regional development is highly desirable. Familiarity with UN processes is an advantage.