Communications & Knowledge Management Consultant Job UN-Habitat

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Building on its operational capacities and technical leadership, the Agency developed the most integrated approach to localizing the SDGs in the UN system, working on three levels:
• supporting cities through the SDG Cities Global Initiative;
• supporting national governments to develop SDG Localization Frameworks;
• and coordinating the SDG Cities Global Community and political engagement the main UN and intergovernmental fora. UN-Habitat’s footprint on SDG localization exceeds 20 countries, working through the UN system and in cooperation with the main UN and international partners. Most recently, UN-Habitat has been mandated to lead the two key UN mechanisms on SDG Localization and local governments: the Local2030 Coalition and the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments.
• Within UN-Habitat Head Quarters in Nairobi, under the Urban Practices Branch, the SDG Localization and Local Governments Team coordinates UN-Habitat’s work on SDG Localization and the corporate engagement with Local and Regional Governments.   Reporting Line  
• This post is located the Urban Practices Branch of UN-Habitat and specifically within its SDG localization and local governments team. The incumbent will be supervised by the Human Settlements Officer coordinating the work of the team, and under direct supervision of the Director of the Global Solutions Division.
• The expert will work in proximity to the other members of the team as well as other units, sections and offices across the Agency.

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Qualifications/special skills

• University degree in Communications, International Relations, Development Studies or other relevant area is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience on issues related to sustainable development, urban planning, local development and project management is required.
• Working experience on the Agenda 2030 and the local implementation of the SDGs will be highly valued.
• Professional experience in experience in the UN or a reputable international institution is highly desirable.
• Prior knowledge and experience with an international organization are required.

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