Special Assistant, Political Affairs, (Fixed-term Limited), P4

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Name:UN-Habitat
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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: 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-Habit… 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 governments to develop financial instruments to keep pace with the demands of rapid urbanization. The Urban Economy Branch has the mandate to promote plans and provide support for more efficient, socially inclusive, better integrated and connected cities that foster sustainable urban development. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Project Management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of UN-Habitat Programme of Work, relevant national, sub-regional and regional strategies and plans and devises innovative mechanisms to enhance UN- Habitat's responsiveness to country/regional needs:
  • Support the coordination of UN-habitat's engagement and commitments in relevant UN System- wide processes and initiatives including the Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR), the Chief Executive Board (CEB), United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) processes, and Development and Aid Effectiveness.
  • Maintain liaison with and provide consolidated UN-Habitat inputs into relevant UNSDG Task Teams and Working Groups to strengthen UN-habitat's leadership role in mainstreaming sustainable urbanization; guide the identification and integration of relevant Sustainable Development Goals priorities, policies and plans into UN-Habitat's programming and country level processes at strategic and operational level.

Data-related responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director and the Chief of Staff.

Education

  • Advanced university degree in business administration, management, law, political science, or a related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

  • Leadership or executive support certifications, e.g., Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Executive Assistant Professional credentials are desirable.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in human settlements related project or programme management and/or development, executive administration, support and advisory, or a related area is required.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in an Executive Office of a Head of Entity in an international organization is required.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in international and multilateral relations is required.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing a busy front office is required.
  • Experience within the United Nations common system or a similar international organization is desirable.
  • Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
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