Coordinateur du projet : ” Renforcement des processus de planification territoriale dans le département de Caldas dans le cadre du nouvel agenda urbain et des objectifs de développement durable “.
Knowledge Management:
• The consultant must know the processes, procedures, and standards of the organization, to ensure an adequate quality of the activities described above according to the standards of the organization.
• Propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the Agency’s projects.
• The consultant must know the file system of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance, accessibility for all officials and the proper updating.
• Design methodologies for the systematization of good practices and knowledge, related to the implementation of the projects and cooperation activities of the UN-Habitat Colombia Office.
• Support the formulation of substantive documents linked to the thematic lines of action of UN- Habitat Colombia.
• Prepare reports and other documents related to meetings, missions and activities developed by the NATIONAL UN-Habitat Office.
• The consultant will carry out research activities to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and best practices on the sustainable urban development issues set out in the Agency’s mandate.
• Collect information on the urban status in the Andean Countries that serves as an input both for the identification of new project opportunities and for the implementation of the subscribed projects.
• Support monitoring of UN-Habitat’s implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDP) Target 11 dealing with sustainable cities and communities.
• Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Andean countries.
• Manage knowledge networks for the dissemination of the methodologies and documents generated by the agency and for the construction with strategic allies of new knowledge on topics related to sustainable urban development.
Others:
• Other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the HUB Coordinator of The Andean Countries of UN-Habitat, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of its responsibilities.
• The consultant will participate in work and follow-up meetings, both with other consultants, as well as with the Coordinator and team of the Andean Countries HUB of UN-Habitat and with the staff of the projects.
• The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with the principles of United Nations integrity.
Qualifications/special skills
Education
Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management, Risk Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Sustainable Development, and/or related fields
Desirable:
A first degree in areas related to engineering, urban planning, land use planning, environmental development or management, environmental engineering, Risk Management, or additional four (4) years of experience relevant to the position would be accepted in lieu of the postgraduate degree. Complementary studies related to Project Management, Risk Management and Planning Instruments. will be highly valued.
Minimum seven (7) years of work experience in projects related to Environmental management, Risk Management, Territorial or Urban Planning, Territorial Development, Planning Instruments; and four (4) year of specific experience in project management and coordination of multidisciplinary technical teams. Previous experience related to Risk Management and/or Colombian urban planning instruments, as well as experience in the United Nations System will increase the score.
Languages
The language of the consultancy is Spanish and English, other official languages of the United Nations will increase score.
Closing soon: 28 Jan 2023
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