Landscape Planning and Design Expert

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 skillsAcademic Qualification: Advance university degree in geography, urban planning, landscape architecture, urban development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban and territorial planning is required. Relevant data analytic experience is required Work experience with an international organization is desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Public Space and Urban Regeneration team Lead, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties:Provide technical expertise and input in urban design proposals and urban planning projects.Develop analysis, collection, interpretation and representation of data and spatial analysis.Produce desk and field research on topics related to urban planning projects.Elaborate project proposals and support fundraising efforts related to urban planning and urban regeneration.Advice and implement participatory processes in the scope of urban planning projects.Advise and develop materials for events, outreach, communications, capacity building sessions and workshops.Develop graphic materials and publications.Draft progress reports regarding the implementation of projects, including documentation, knowledge management, advocacy and outreach.Coordinate project implementation with partners, including follow-up implementation activities, supervision of output quality, and support for donor reporting.Overall support to activities, including technical advice provided to the Public Space and Urban Regeneration team, as well as broader PFS and UN-Habitat initiatives.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Written communication, Programme management, Reporting, Land use planning, Town planning, Gardening and landscaping, Layout

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree