Result of Service

The ultimate result of the consultancy outlined in this ToR is to provide technical support for the implementation of “AlSalt: Public Spaces and Living Heritage for SocioEconomic Development” project; “Accelerating the Implementation of the Paris Agreement by Building the Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor in Bolivia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Tunisia” project, and the “ClimateSmart Pathways for an Agile and Resilient Economy (CAR” project in Madaba.

Work Location

Amman

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

UNHabitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable and resilient towns and cities. It is the focal point agency for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN Habitat envisions wellplanned, wellgoverned and efficient cities and towns, with adequate housing, infrastructure and universal access to employment and basic services such as water, energy, and sanitation. For over fortyfive years UNHabitat has been working in human settlements throughout the world, focusing on building a brighter future for cities and towns of all sizes. In Jordan, UNHabitat has been working with national and local stakeholders on multiple integrated focus areas, including policy development, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation and mitigation, public spaces, WASH, food security, as well as infrastructure and basic services. The UNHabitat Country Office of Jordan has been working on several programmes and projects which work on enhancing the inclusion, participation, and enhanced socioeconomic conditions of all, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations in urban areas. These programmes underscore a commitment to evidencebased planning, multistakeholder engagement, and innovative approaches to address urban challenges and advance SDGs. One of the key focuses of the program is on public space development to enhance socioeconomic conditions. UNHabitat recognizes that welldesigned and accessible public spaces are crucial in fostering social cohesion and economic opportunities. By engaging communities in the planning and transformation of public spaces, the program creates vibrant and inclusive environments that encourage interaction among diverse populations. UNHabitat Jordan, in partnership with UNESCO and with support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, is endeavoring to enhance the socioeconomic wellbeing and preserve the integrity of AlSalt City through the revitalization of public spaces and the valorization of living heritage assets, through the “Green AlSalt: Public Spaces and Living Heritage for SocioEconomic Development” project. This project will utilize UNHabitat innovative methodologies to engage communities, such as the Public Space CityWide Assessment and the Public Space SiteSpecific Assessment tools. Additionally, UNHabitat Jordan has been working on addressing climate change, under a key focus area under its Strategic Plan on ‘Strengthened Climate Action and Improved Urban Environment’. Under the Domain of Change to strengthen climate action and improve the urban environment supported by UNHabitat’s flagship programme on Resilient Settlements for the Urban Poor – RISE UP, UNHabitat Jordan is working in Sahab Municipality to implement the project called “Accelerating the Implementation of the Paris Agreement by Building the Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor in Bolivia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Tunisia”. This project aims to enhance understanding of multilayered and interconnected climate, urban, spatial, socioeconomic and biodiversity risks and vulnerabilities of the most vulnerable communities in secondary and tertiary cities. Through a rigorous, spatial vulnerability assessment methodology, the project identifies hotspots of multilayered vulnerabilities. These hotspots will help to identify climate resilience and adaptation actions at municipal and local levels with the greatest benefit for the most vulnerable urban poor. It further aids to appraise and prioritize feasible and bankable pipeline projects that reduce vulnerabilities in hotspots through participatory urban planning and decisionmaking processes with local stakeholders and urban poor communities. Furthermore, UNHabitat Jordan is collaborating with the Royal Scientific Society National Energy Research Centre and IUCN to implement the EUfunded, “ClimateSmart Pathways for an Agile and Resilient Economy (CAR” project, which aims to analyze the ecosystem of innovation around the Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystem (WEFNexus by identifying enabling factors to improve the environment and enable innovation in the vital sectors in Madaba governorate. This scope of work will also ensure significant contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGby supporting the selected cities and neighborhoods to become increasingly inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. UNHabitat Jordan now seeks to strengthen its capability in the delivery of its programmes by recruiting an urban expert with experience to manage and support the implementation of the above programmes. Reporting Line: The consultant will be hired and work under the overall supervision of the UNHabitat Jordan Head of Programme. Duties And Responsibilities: As per the ToR, the urban expert will support the UNHabitat Jordan Head of Programme in the “Green AlSalt: Public Spaces and Living Heritage for SocioEconomic Development” project; UNHabitat’s flagship programme on Resilient Settlements for the Urban Poor – RISE UP “Accelerating the Implementation of the Paris Agreement by Building the Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor in Bolivia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Tunisia” project funded by AECID, and the “ClimateSmart Pathways for an Agile and Resilient Economy (CAR” project funded by EU. The consultant will be responsible for: Implementation of the “Green AlSalt: Public Spaces and Living Heritage for SocioEconomic Development” project.Mange the development of citywide assessment of public spaces in Al Salt. Implementation of “Accelerating the Implementation of the Paris Agreement by Building the Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor in Bolivia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Tunisia”.develop of multilayered Vulnerability assessment (MLfor Sahab Municipality Implementation of the “ClimateSmart Pathways for an Agile and Resilient Economy (CAR” project funded by EU.Coordinate the establishment of the WEF Urban nexus Lab in Madaba Municipality.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Sustainable Urban Development, Geography, or a related field is required. A firstlevel university degree in combination with at least two years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • Up to 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban development and planning (and/or related fieldin the local context with direct proven experience is required. • At least 1 years of experience working in the municipal sector is required. • At least 1 years of experience in programme and project management is required. • Experience of working in the development sector is desirable. • Experience in municipal planning is desirable. • Experience in capacity building programs is desirable. • Experience in institutional capacity development is desirable. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are desirable. • Sound judgment and excellent analytical skills, ability to plan and organise workshops is desirable. • Working experience with international development organizations is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nation Secretariat, for this position fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and writteis required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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