Responsibilities

• Support to develop technical and normative outputs, including spatial strategy, situational analyses reports, proposals, maps, plans, and designs for public spaces.
• Assist in mapping open-source databases, standardizing diverse datasets, and conducting relevant spatial and statistical analyses.
• Support to review normative tools, reports, research papers related to public space, ecosystem and public facilities.
• Support the drafting of proposals, applications, newsletters, media articles with local partners for advocacy, networking and resource mobilization.
• Contribute with planning and design inputs to ongoing public space related initiatives, including citywide and site-specific assessments, public facility study, gender equality or social inclusion report, public participation activities and urban proximity related communications.
• Contribute to writing policy briefs, concept notes, research papers and reports on the work of inclusive and resilient public space, public facilities and sustainable urban design approaches.
• Support with preparation of workshops, community of practices sessions, site investigation, and other activities; write reports on workshops, meetings, charrettes, and other stakeholder engagements.
• Provide input into PFES publications reports, proposals, concept notes, policy documents, guidelines, information materials, presentations, and other dissemination materials.
• Specific Duties: Support in compiling NbS and biodiversity related work.
• Work on data analysis tasks to assess the spatial pattern and the environmental and social impacts of NBS and public space projects from perspectives of low-carbon, ecological resilience, social inclusion, etc.
• Support identifying and mapping the approaches, tools, potential partners and sites for future collaboration in advancing inclusive and productive public space and facilities. • Assist in drafting the report for public space and facilities, compiling relevant statements, studies, data to clarify the framework, trends, demands, approaches and impacts of inclusive and productive public space and facilities, from the perspective of social inclusion and economic value.
• Work on case studies world-wide to identify the public space and facility related best practices, principles and lessons learned.
• Collaborate in the creation of educational materials, training sessions and public outreach campaigns to raise awareness about how to implement inclusive and resilient public space and facilities.
• Help with the organization of international events to involve more stakeholders in and expand the network.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent),
• Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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Responsibilities

• Technical Support for SDG Localization and Urban Policy
• Provide technical inputs to Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) and National SDG Localization Frameworks, ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat methodologies and tools and the 2030 Agenda.
• Review and contribute to national and local development plans, urban policies, and diagnostic reports
• Support the application, adaptation, and development of tools, indicators, and policy guidance for SDG localization, Multilevel Governance and Policy Coherence for Sustainable Devleopment and integrated planning at local and national level, including the Local2030 Coalition
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the 2030 Agenda and SDG localization processes—including Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs), integrated territorial planning, and the institutional dynamics of multilevel governance at both national and local levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Capacity Building, and Knowledge Management
• Engage with national and local governments to provide technical advice, align project activities with institutional needs, and strengthen capacities through on-the-job support.
• Coordinate with national and local stakeholders on SDG localization efforts.
• Develop and review technical reports, policy briefs, capacity building material, and knowledge products in English and French.
• Document good practices, lessons learned and cross-country insights from SDG localization efforts.
• Support knowledge transfer and capacity-building activities in collaboration with local partners. 3
• Project and Field-Level Support
• Support the implementation of the Partnership Platform on Localizing the SDGs in Senegal and Tunisia, in coordination with UN-Habitat country offices and national partners.
• Provide technical insights on other elements associated with project development, such as normative documents related to spatial and strategic planning
• Ensure project deliverables align with UN-Habitat frameworks, tools, and quality standards.
• Reporting Line This post is located within UN-Habitat’s SDG Localization and Local Governments Team, within the Global Solutions Division. The consultant will be supervised by the Programme Management Officer coordinating the work of the team . The consultant will collaborate closely with the Urban Lab as well as colleagues across UN-Habitat units and country offices.

Qualifications/special skills

• A master’s degree in Urban Planning, territorial planning, Sustainable Development Studies, Public Policy, Human Geography is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in combination with two qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in sustainable development, urban governance, or territorial and spatial planning is required.
• Familiarity with UN-Habitat tools, SDG localization methodologies, and capacity-building approaches is desirable.
• Experience working with institutions in Francophone Africa, particularly Senegal or Tunisia, is preferred. Strong writing, research, and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with SDG localization and UN processes is an asset. Professional experience in urban planning and governance is desirable