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 technical leadership consultancy offers a unique opportunity to drive urban resilience initiatives across Latin America, focusing on climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. As a Technical Leader in Urban Resilience with United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), you will spearhead innovative projects that help cities adapt to climate change, reduce vulnerability to natural disasters, and build sustainable urban systems. Your work will involve developing resilience frameworks, conducting vulnerability assessments, facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships, and implementing cutting-edge solutions for climate-resilient urban development. This role is perfect for senior professionals with proven expertise in urban planning, climate adaptation, disaster risk management, or environmental engineering who want to make a significant impact on urban sustainability in the region.

Key Details

• Job Title:Urban Resilience and Partnerships Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Barcelona, Spain
• 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 1st level university degree in Social Studies, International Studies, Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Development Studies, or similar fields is required.
• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Good teamwork and drive for results is desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required. – Knowledge of other languages (French or Italian) would be an asset.

Skills

• UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better opportunities.
• It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society and the private sector.
• As the main UN Agency responsible for ensuring the sustainable development of cities, towns, and other human settlements, UN-Habitat is strategically placed to coordinate the humanitarian and development efforts of multiple actors and policy makers at all levels in the common pursuit of urban resilience.
• Fast growing cities and urban areas of the world are engines of growth and wealth accumulation.
• This growth can have positive social, cultural and educational impacts.
• On the other hand, evidence demonstrates that fast economic growth, combined with rapid sprawling population expansion in urban areas, also increases disaster vulnerability and exposure.
• The level of urbanization is far higher in the developed world; however, the annual ‘urbanization rate ‘ is much faster in the developing world.
• UN-Habitat will focus on supporting local capacities from crisis-prone cities, and humanitarian partners, in measuring their resilience status and have an action plan in order to build resilience.
• The Action will also contribute to the European Commission’s Action Plan for Resilience in Crisis Prone Countries 2013-2020 and The EU Approach to Resilience: Learning from Food Security Crises.
• The project will work with local government institutions, to plan, coordinate, implement and support the various outlined activities.
• The primary and most direct beneficiaries will be local stakeholders, city authorities and civil society.
• Women, children and other at-risk groups, often disproportionately affected by crises situations, will be engaged and receive additional attention.

Benefits

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

How to Apply