**Posting Title:Human Settlements Officer, P4
Job Code Title:Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Department/ Office:United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station:NAIROBI**
Posting Period:20 February 2015-21 April 2015
Job Opening number:15-PGM-UNHABITAT-38448-R-NAIROBI (R)
Job Opening number:15-PGM-UNHABITAT-38448-R-NAIROBI (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch (ULLGB), Global Land and Tools Network (GLTN) Unit. Under the general guidance of the Branch Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Unit Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination of the Unit by:
(a) Developing work plans, in line with the UN-HABITAT Medium-term Strategic Plan 2014-2019; (b) Monitoring the implementation of work plans; (c) Ensuring the effective and efficient execution of land related projects and programmes; - Assist in policy development by:
(a) Serving as senior land policy officer, reviewing and advising on the overall policy direction on a range of policy issues related to land and the linkages with other areas;
(b) Assisting in the preparation of reports, studies, background papers, policy guidelines, correspondence and presentations
(c) Serving as the primary focal point on policy-related issues, liaising with other land related organizations, donors, and other stakeholders and providing advice on a range of land related issues.
(d) Providing capacity development support through documentation and knowledge management, tool development and facilitating of networking with partners and other stakeholders. - Assist in building partnerships within the framework of the Medium-term Strategic Plan and the Enhanced Normative and Operational Framework (ENOF).
- Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: In-depth knowledge of land and urban development issues especially as they relate to urban poor. Demonstrated competence in applied research, land rights advocacy, and project implementation; familiarity with the work and activities of the United Nations system in the area of human settlements and land; proven capacity to motivate and manage staff with different cultural backgrounds and sectoral qualifications and to conduct high-level international meetings; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and report lines are clear to each staff member; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and report lines are clear to each staff member; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in land management, geography, economics, urban planning, engineering, law or related area. A first-level university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in land related projects and programmes with at least two years’ experience at the international level. Proven experience in human settlements development fields, projects/programmes design and implementation with the UN or other international agencies will be an asset. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an asset.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
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Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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