Urban Mobility and Street Design Assistant at UN-Habitat

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project individual contractor will assist the work of the Urban Mobility Team in the Urban Basic Services Section by providing the following:

• Support capacity building efforts in the fields of road safety, active mobility, inclusive and accessible public transport;
• Coordinate data collection, surveys and street audits as inputs for street design review processes in partner cities;
• Coordinate the provision of technical advise on street designs for Nairobi City County Government;
• Support the Safe Routes to School initiative by conducting research, organizing workshops, and fostering stronger stakeholder partnerships;
• Organise public events, workshops, discussion platforms to strengthen stakeholder engagement and collaboration between government, civil society, academia, transport operators, development banks, consulting firms and private sector in the field of sustainable urban mobility;
• Contribute to research endeavors and the creation of knowledge materials, emphasizing sustainable, inclusive, and low-carbon urban mobility;
• Support the implementation of the Trans-Safe project.

Qualifications/special skills

• High School Diploma is required.
• A university degree in urban development related issues is an added advantage.
• Initial working experience (at least 1 year) in the field of sustainability, international affairs or urban development is required. An understanding of international affairs and development, urban policy and legislation and sustainability is required.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner. Research skills 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.

Deadline : Jun 5, 2024