HUMAN SETTLEMENTS OFFICER (Outreach & Communications)
Location: New York New York
Description: United Nations is currently seeking to employ HUMAN SETTLEMENTS OFFICER (Outreach & Communications) right now, this career will be placed in New York. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for Human settlements. It is mandated by the United Nations Gene! ral Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This post is located in UN-Habitat at the New York duty station.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Chief of Advocacy, Outreach and Communications, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 1. Work on the preparations of the UN-Habitat outreach plan launch focusing on some major events such as World Habitat Day and World Urban Forum (WUF). 2. Be the focal point in New York for the WUF and the World Urban Campaign (WUC) projects in preparation for the Habitat III conference taking place in 2016; Provide substantive support to the preparation, management and follow-up recommendations of each project. 3. Work on the advocacy and outreach preparations to sensitize and promote the Habitat Agenda in anticipation of Habitat III. 4. Assist the Chief in synthesizing the reports, draft proposals, and following up on t! he implementation of the UN-Habitat Advocacy, Outreach and Com! munications Strategy. 5. Analyze the strategies to be developed in the future for better UN-Habitat branding and outreach of UN-Habitat activities. 6. Identify advocacy/media partners who are potentially interested to work with UN-Habitat. 7. Strengthen links with the UN Media and Public Information Department in New York to improve the level of involvement of UN-Habitat in all UN global programs and campaigns. 8. Establish links with any UN agencies or programs to link them with the UN-Habitat activities or to improve our knowledge of tools already used by them. 9. Assist with management of consultancy contracts for the WUF and WUC units. 10. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrable understanding of the social, economic and political dimensions of human settlements at local, national and international levels; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving r! esults; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
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; Strong creative, analytical and conceptual skills.
Planning and organization: Proven ability to plan work programme with achievement of time bound delivery of outputs; Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
Team work: Ability to lead a small team, and yet effectively contribute as member of a lar! ger team; Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organization! al goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise.
Education
Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, urban/environmental planning, economics, law, international relations or related area. Additional qualification in globalization, development and diplomatic studies will be an advantage. A first university degree in combination with two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant experience in urban planning policy analysis and synthesis, of which at least three years should be in multidisciplinary human settlements development, legislative processes and/or mobilisation of partners and non-governmental organizations in promoting social inclusion and sustainable development. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university de! gree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. This is a project post and is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. 1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job op! ening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address! has been provided. 2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
United Nations Considerations
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.
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