Project Coordinator at UN-Habitat

Competency: Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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.

Planning & 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.

Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent, PhD preferably) in urban management, sociology and related field that is relevant for sustainable urban and regional development is required. A first-level university degree in urban management, sociology or related area with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• 5 years' post qualification experience, with focus on land governance, project management in developing countries in general is required.
• Experience in the coordination and drafting of project reports is required. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on relevant areas and ability to package information for a variety of audiences such as researchers, programmers, policy makers and members of the public is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills desirable.
• Experience in areas of urban development and land governance with experience in developing countries desirable. Some level of knowledge of and experience working with the SDGs is highly desirable.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, professional proficiency in oral and written English is required.