Sustainable Transport Engineer/ Consultant at UN-Habitat

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research and analysis to develop knowledge material and support the preparation of the project that promote electric and smart mobility as an agent for sustainable and inclusive cities and gender empowerment.
• Support African cities on the development of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and/or Active Mobility Plan
• Conduct research on climate resilient road and transport systems design and prepare knowledge piece or technical material.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Transport planning, Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Urban planning, or a related field is required; or A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced university degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience is required. Experience electric mobility is an asset.
• Good project cycle coordination and management skills covering project design, implementation and monitoring is required.
• An understanding of electric mobility, transport engineering, urban planning, urban development, urban policy and legislation and sustainable urbanisation.
• Knowledge of the engineering design process, smart cities or urban indicators is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills is required.
• The ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner. Research skills, particularly in the technology field, are an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments is advantageous.
• Ability to work well in a team whilst also having the capacity and initiative to work independently is required.
• Knowledge of the UN, including working experience in a developing country and working experience with the UN (work within the UN, or working with UN agencies and programmes) are assets.