UN-Habitat CHIEF OF OFFICE

UN-Habitat (the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is one of the UN agencies responsible for promoting sustainable urban development and adequate shelter for all people. Founded in 1978. UN-Habitat works to address issues related to urbanization, housing, and urban planning.

UN-Habitat aims to improve the quality of life in cities and human settlements, with a concentration on sustainable and inclusive development. UN-Habitat provides governments, local authorities, and various stakeholders to develop and support policies and strategies that enhance urban living, reduce poverty, and promote social and environmental sustainability.

Working at UN-Habitat means:

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to a healthier planet for all.
• Empowering Change: Help young people develop the skills and tools they need to address environmental challenges.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that values different backgrounds and perspectives.

Ready to make a difference? Explore career opportunities at UN-Habitat!

Job Details:

Job Title: CHIEF OF OFFICE 
Unit: UN-Habitat 
Job Place: WASHINGTON
Deadline: 6, July, 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in urban planning, urban management, housing, public policy, land management, law, governance, or related area is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying 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.

Work Experiences:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, urban policy, urban management, land management, land policy, housing policy, slum upgrading, legislation, governance or related field is required.
• Professional experience in managing large, multi-country projects or programs in the area of sustainable urban development is required.
• Working experience in mobilizing resources for normative activities or operational projects in the area of housing or slum upgrading is required
• Experience working with the United Nations or similar international organizations is desirable
• Prior experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Key Responsibilities Career:

• Plan, oversee and manage the work programme of the Land, Housing and Shelter Section.
• Ensure that the normative outputs produced by the Land, Housing and Shelter Section are of high quality and developed in consultation with other Branches, Divisions, and Regional/ Country/ Multi-Country Offices, as appropriate.
• Establish and lead the Community of Practice on Land, Housing, and Shelter.
• Carry out administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Land, Housing, and Shelter Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance.
• Recruit staff for the Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values; Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across organizational boundaries.
• Provide policy guidance to the Chief of Branch on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional and UNHabitat policies and procedures in the areas of land management, security of tenure, universal access to housing and slum upgrading.

“The deadline for opportunity is 26, July 2024”

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