Closing date: Sunday, 22 March 2015
Posting Title: Human Settlements Officer (Urban Energy), P3
Job Code Title: Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 21 January 2015-22 March 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNHABITAT-38362-R-NAIROBI (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In his context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This post is located in the Urban Energy Unit of the Urban Basic Services Branch in Nairobi duty station. The incumbent will report directly to the Leader, Urban Energy Unit.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Leader, Urban Energy Unit, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
- Develop concepts, guidelines, policies and strategies for urban energy in human settlements, issues related to urban planning, energy access, energy efficiency in the built environment, renewable energy in urban areas, housing, by: monitoring innovations, best practices, lessons learnt and project experience globally; coordinating research on clean energy and energy efficiency; Participating in the promotion of dialogue and debate among UN agencies, bi-laterals, multi-laterals, civil society organizations and academic organizations on UN-HABITAT perspectives.
- Support the planning, project design, implementation and backstopping of operational projects/program on urban energy by: participating in field and global/regional projects, capacity building activities and program on energy related issue in Human settlement; Collaborating and negotiating with national/local authorities, external support agencies and funding organizations in the identification and design of operational and normative projects.
- Participate in the coordination of UN-HABITAT activities related to urban energy with other UN agencies, external support agencies, NGOs and governments. Prepare UN-HABITAT inputs through: facilitating mainstreaming of clean energy and energy efficiency approaches into UNHABITAT’s Urban Agenda; developing and maintaining links on urban basic services including energy.
- Facilitate documentation of lessons learnt and other practices related to urban energy through: assisting in synthesizing operational lessons of experience from operational activities; facilitate and coordinating the designing and development of outreach materials for awareness raising and technical notes for capacity building.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism
- Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
- Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources
- Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
- Shows pride in work and in achievements;
- demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Communication
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
- listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
- asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
- tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
- demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
- solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
- is willing to learn from others;
- places team agenda before personal agenda;
- supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
- shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
- allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
- foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
- monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession;
- actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally;
- contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates;
- shows willingness to learn from others;
- seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in architecture, engineering, economics and urban planning with a special emphasis on sustainable energy use.
- A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressive experience in human settlements projects design and implementation at the national level including experience in development cooperation & partnerships with at least two years of similar experience at the international level.
- Experience in the field of sustainable urban energy;
- environmental sound architecture, planning and designing energy efficient buildings;
- proven experience in project design and development, fundraising for project implementation in developing countries is desirable.
- International work experience will be an asset.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post advertised, fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Fluency in spoken and written French is an asset.
- Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on ‘The Application Process’ and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘Manuals’ on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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