About United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

TheUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)is the focal point for human settlements development activities within the UN system. Established in 1978, UN-Habitat promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The agency works with governments, local authorities, NGOs and private sector partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat leads the global urban agenda through policy development, capacity building, and on-the-ground programmes that address rapid urbanization challenges affecting over half the world’s population.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)’s mission in sustainable urban development, housing rights, and urban planning. Working in Egypt, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in sustainable urban development, housing rights, and urban planning and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Rural Development and Agriculture Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Cairo, Egypt
• Department:United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in agricultural engineering or rural development is required
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in implementing Rural Communities Field Schools or similar participatory farmer training programs is required
• Academic Qualifications: Experience working with local government authorities is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Previous work experience with UN agencies or international development organizations in Upper Egypt is a desirable.
• Language: This position requires both languages English and Arabic as per the below table: Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II (Intermediate) UN Level II (Intermediate) UN Level II (Intermediate) UN Level II (Intermediate) Arabic UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced).

Skills

• Provide expert technical recommendations for the Training of Facilitators (ToF), ensuring that the training content equips facilitators with the correct agronomic, irrigation, and climate-smart practices needed to deliver RCFS sessions effectively. This includes advising on the technical depth, sequence of topics, field demonstration requirements, and practical exercises.
• Coordinate closely with the service provider and local RCFS facilitators to maintain high technical quality in the delivery of the RCFS training programs across both agricultural seasons. This coordination role focuses on technical consistency and corrective guidance, without involvement in logistical implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the RCFS by assessing farmer engagement, the accuracy of field demonstrations, the extent of knowledge transfer, and the real-world adoption of modern irrigation and agricultural practices. Conduct this assessment separately for the summer and winter cohorts, providing UN-Habitat with evidence-based observations on strengths, gaps, and technical risks.
• Prepare detailed technical assessments for inclusion in the projects implementation reports, documenting the quality of RCFS delivery, the technical relevance of the content, field-level observations, and practical recommendations for scaling or refining successful approaches in both seasons.
• Review and technically validate the contractors comparative analysis between control and treatment farms, ensuring accuracy in the reported results for water savings, yield performance, and productivity indicators. Conduct an independent analysis of the data and provide a technical interpretation of the outcomes for each RCFS during the summer and winter seasons, identifying areas where results may require further verification or methodological adjustments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply