Partner Mobilization and Data Consultant at UN-Habitat

• The consultant will be responsible for: Partner Mobilization:
• Identify and engage potential partners, including governments, private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate partnerships that align with the goals and thematic areas of WUF12.
• Develop communication strategies and materials to attract key partners.
• Assist in organizing partner outreach events and briefings.
• Event Allocation and Coordination: Support the allocation of event spaces and slots to partners, ensuring a balanced and diverse representation of topics.
• Liaise with event organizers to ensure alignment with the WUF12 agenda and objectives.
• Oversee the coordination of logistics for assigned events, including venue setup, technology needs, and speaker arrangements.
• Participant Confirmation:
• Manage the participant registration process, ensuring that all stakeholders are confirmed and properly briefed.
• Maintain and update participant databases and contact lists.
• Assist in sending invitations, managing RSVPs, and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate with the UN-Habitat team to facilitate visa support, accommodation, and travel arrangements where needed.

Qualifications/special skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in international relations, urban development, event management, or a related field is required.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in partner mobilization, event coordination, or project management in an international setting is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with high-level partners and international organizations is desirable
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is desirable