• The international consultant will work under the overall coordination of the Head of Programmes and direct supervision of the assigned Project Manager and in close collaboration with the urban planning experts within the Programme will be responsible for the following:
• Remote collection, generation and management of geo-spatial and socio-economic data, risk analysis, and urban resilience in the project locations
• Layout and compilation of research study and other relevant documents, such, urban- and city-region profiles, community action plans, and district development plans, capacity assessments • Preparation of training materials for government staff and government training providers on participatory and rapid urban planning and urban resilience;
• Prepare and edit spatial and socio-economic analyses and coordinate with further programme partners to make the data available;
• Draft, review and finalize spatial development plans incl. preparation of urban regeneration plans (e.g. settlement upgrading and development plans for areas with displacement affected communities and prone to climate change impact) – hereby, closely wollaborating with relevant government partners;
• Produce and visualize thematic area maps and other socio-economic data to be used for participatory and inclusive planning processes, studies and land management aspects;
• Prepare information material for planning exercises at neighborhood, city and regional level by using various means of  communication (online tools, apps, flyers, website, presentations);
• Provide substantial inputs to the formulation of project proposals and concept notes and review them related to settlement planning,upgrading and management;
• Review technical plans and their compliance with necessary formal and professional requirements (e.g. application of integrated planning standards and principles as per UN-Habitat normative tools) as well as construction projects and compliance with national andstate and local frameworks);
• Prepare and review site maps and locations provided by programme partners to minimize and mitigate any associated risk with community infrastructure projects;
• Contribute to knowledge transfer products of Somalia Programme, for example training manuals, fact sheets etc. and participate in UN-Habitat Community-of Practice activities as well as in coordination meetings with the Urban Lab and colleagues from UN-Habitat Crises Office;events ;

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced University degree in Urban and Regional Planning, or Architecture and Urban Planning, or Urban Management or any other relevant field to urban planning management and design is required
• At least five years working experience in urban planning and design, urban management and participatory planning processes and /or local governance matters is required
• Previous work experience related to working with displacements or environmental context is desirable
• Previous work experience related to territorial planning is desirable.
• Previous work experience working with international agencies is a major asset.
• Application skills in geo-data software (Arc GIS, Quantum GIS, AutoCAD and others) and data bank management is required for the position.

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Responsibilities

• Human Resources Management Initiates, processes, monitors, reviews and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, relocation, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation, training ; ensuring consistency in the application of regulations and procedures.
• Enters, maintains and certifies administrative data and records for time and attendance, performance appraisal, etc. in electronic information systems.
• Reviews entitlements-related claims and reports.
• Provides advice and guidance to staff with respect to administrative procedures, processes and practices, liaising with central administrative services as necessary.
• Maintains and reviews organizational staffing tables; prints and reviews related reports. Budget and Finance
• Monitors status of expenditures and allotments, records variations, updates budget tables.
• Consolidates data received and provides support to higher-level staff with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
• Reviews status of relevant expenditures and compares with approved budget.
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged and (b) availability of funds.
• Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
• Prepares statistical tables and standard financial reports. Contract Administration
• Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.
• Audits the contractors’ invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.
• Processes the payment of contractors’ invoices and monitor payments.
• Prepares and processes all UN forms and permissions for contractual and work Unit, Section or Service UN staff, including UN grounds passes, property passes, UN parking permits, swipe-card access and door keys

 Education

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

• Further qualification in business administration, human resources, finance, programme/project management support or related areas is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required.
• Experience with the United Nations system and/or similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience with an online recruitment-based system (Inspira or similar) is desirable. Experience with SAP/Umoja is desirable. A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.