Housing Sector Consultant, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Nairobi is the headquarters duty station for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) the United Nations agency mandated with ensuring better urban future by promoting socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement sustainable development goal 11 (SDG 11). Although the mandate of UN-Habitat is global, the agency has placed special emphasis on working for the benefit of the host country through contributing to Kenya’s development priorities in a variety of ways. UN-Habitat Regional Office in Africa (ROAf) located in Nairobi, Kenya, is supporting priorities of member states and governments to achieve sustainable urban development. Implementation of Kenya programmes is carried out within the ROAf.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (master’s or similar) in urban planning, public administration, economics, urban management, housing policy, architecture, sociology, or other fields related to sustainable urban development is required 2 years of relevant professional experience of experience in housing policy, urban development, or research at the local level is requiredProven ability to lead research independently and produce high-quality written reports.Strong understanding of housing delivery systems, informality, land management, and local governance. Experience working with municipal authorities and local stakeholders.Excellent writing, facilitation, and presentation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and data collectionConduct desk research and collect qualitative and quantitative data on housing, land, infrastructure, informal settlements, housing finance, and related topics in the selected locality.Review relevant policy documents, statistical sources, municipal plans, land records, academic papers, and grey literature.Develop and maintain a detailed housing stakeholder mapping (public, private, academic, and civil society).Design and implement semi-structured interviews and focus groups with key local actors.Draft brief interview protocols and produce detailed summaries of each stakeholder interaction.Stakeholder engagement and coordinationCoordinate regularly with the municipal focal point, local stakeholders (including universities, CSOs, and technical departments), and the project team.Lead consultations and facilitate participation of community groups, housing associations, and other local actors.Organise and facilitate at least two local workshops (e.g., for data validation and policy debate).Analysis and report writingPrepare an annotated outline of the Local Housing Sector Profile based on agreed structure.Draft the full Housing Sector Profile report (approx. 40–50 pages + Executive Summary).Integrate feedback from stakeholders, city administration, and the project team into revised drafts.Draft a concise Local Housing Priority Paper (5–7 pages) highlighting the most urgent housing challenges and policy options.Participate in peer-review sessions to support or cross-check another city/municipality’s draft if requested by the project team.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Economics and business, Town planning, Policy drafting and development, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education