United Nations Human Settlements
Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Organizational Location: UN-HABITAT
Functional Title: Consultant - Software Documentation Writerto update and maintain end-user software
documentation of the Social Tenure Domain Model tool.
Duration: 4 months spread over 7 months
Closing Date: 1
October 2015
Background: UN-Habitat through the Global Land Tool Network and
its partners is developing and implementing the Social Tenure Domain Model
(STDM). STDM, as it stands, has the capacity to broaden the scope of land
administration by providing a land information management framework that would
integrate formal, informal and customary land systems and administrative and
spatial components.
STDM makes this possible through
tools that facilitates recording all forms of land rights, all types of rights
holders and all kinds of land and property objects/spatial units regardless of
the level of formality.
With the increased growth in the use
and application of STDM in multiple contexts as well as open-sourcing the
tool’s source codes, there is need to review, revise and maintain end-user
software documentation including quick reference guides, installation and
configuration manuals.
The ideal candidate should have excellent
communication and writing skills, and have familiarity with PC-based
documentation tools.
This individual must have an
enthusiastic attitude, with a high level for researching and identifying key
aspects requiring information to be documented.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the
Unit Leader of Land and GLTN Unit under the Urban Legislation, Land and
Governance Branch of UN-Habitat or authorised staff, the consultant will
perform the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Work with GLTN staff to obtain an in-depth
understanding of the tool and the documentation requirements.
- Develop, maintain and publish end-user
documentation and accompanying manuals using various word processing
tools.
- Edit, standardize and make changes to materials
provided by STDM developers.
- Ensure technical verbiage is easy to
understand.
- Provide updates as necessary to existing
documentation.
- Produce high-quality documentation that meets
applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.
- Format the documentation to corresponding
easy-to-understand online manuals.
- Excellent writing and grammar skills, and be
able to work independently, delivering accurate documentation under
deadline pressure.
- Perform other related tasks as necessary.
Competencies (maximum of five)
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in
achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results. 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
- Planning and Organising: 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.
- Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of
available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of
technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology
to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s in Computer Science,
Geography, GIS or a related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience writing
end-user documentation preferred.
- Two years’ experience using surveying CAD or
GIS tools.
- Proven ability to document and describe
software functionality to a wide readership, some of whom will be
non-technical.
- Proven ability and initiative to learn new
technologies quickly.
- Proven capability to acquire knowledge
quickly, from written sources, discussions and project documentation.
- Team working ability and flexibility.
- Previous UN working experience is preferred.
Skills
- Effective planning, scheduling, research and
writing skills.
- Excellent proficiency in Adobe and MS-Office
products.
- Knowledge of Acrobat RoboHelp, MadCap Flare or
HelpNDoc a plus.
- Knowledge of open source GIS tools a plus.
- Very detail-oriented and organized.
Language Skills: English and French are the working languages of the
United Nations. For the post advertised, excellent proficiency in spoken and
written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
Remuneration: Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant.
The fees will be paid as per agreement.
Applications should include:
- Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
- CV in the PHP format, accessible through the
INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org).
Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in
order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create
a personal History Profile.
- The PHP should be attached to the application
as a PDF file.
- Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the
following information:
- Educational Background (incl. dates)
- Professional Experience (assignments, tasks,
achievements, duration by years/ months)
- Other Experience and Expertise (e.g.
Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
- Expertise and preferences regarding location
of potential assignments
- Expectations regarding remuneration
- Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
Please also be advised that since
April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the UN-HABITAT
e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the
e-Roster through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
All applications should be submitted
to:
Mr./ Ms. Josephine Ruria
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Josephine.Ruria@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 1st October 2015
UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
United Nations Human Settlements
Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Organizational Location: Urban Economy Branch, UN-HABITAT
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (half time) and home-based (half time)
Functional Title: Consultant (Urban Economy and Finance)
Duration: Four
Months
Closing Date: 29 September 2015
Background: Urbanization is strongly correlated with economic
growth and development. Urbanization underpins one of the key drivers of
national economic transformations. This however does not happen
spontaneously.
Cities and urban centres should be
well planned and managed so that they become economic power houses that drive
national economic development and offer growing opportunities to all citizens,
especially young people and women. Economic growth should be steered in a
manner that is inclusive and sustainable.
Further, innovative revenue sources
and financing mechanisms should be developed and applied to support investment
in infrastructure and improvement in service delivery.
In many cases, local governments in the rapidly urbanizing world lack the technical capacity to respond to the economic development and financing challenges they face.
They lack access to tools,
information and knowledge network that would allow them to better understand
complex urban systems, innovate and exploit opportunities that urbanization
offers them.
As the result, in many situation,
opportunities of agglomeration economies are missed, local assets are
underutilized, enclave economies are created, pushing the e majority to
informality, potential revenue sources, such as land value sharing remain
untapped, A large and growing population of young people remain unemployed and
disfranchised.
UN-Habitat through its Urban Economy Branch seeks to support the effort of local and national governments and their partners in tackling the complex challenges and opportunities of urban economy and municipal finance through a range of ways including advisory services, research and tools development, training and capacity building.
These activities constitute
Subprogramme 3 of UN-HABITAT's six-year strategic plan 2014-2019, and the Urban
Economy Branch is responsible to deliver them.
The aim is to strengthen the
capacities of cities to realise their full potential as drivers of economic
development and wealth and employment creation, with an emphasis on promoting
increased participation of both women and men, and enhancing municipal finance
and capacity to support sustainable urban development.
The branch is seeking the services of
an expert on urban economy and finance to support its initial phase of tools
and project development work.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Urban Economy Branch, the tasks and responsibilities of the expert are as follows:
- Identify innovative urban economy development
approaches and practices and municipal financing mechanisms, assess their
efficacy and relevance to the context of different developing countries
and cities and develop them into practical application packages and
projects.
- Assist in the formulation of specific
programmes, projects and initiatives to implement the urban economy and
municipal finance component of the work programme of the Urban Economy
Branch
- Support the work of the Urban Economy Branch
in promoting and advising governments on innovative pro-poor public
financing tools in partnership with the Global Land Tool Network.
- Support in managing and backstopping
consultancies initiated to support the urban and municipal finance activities
of the work programme, including those related to land value sharing.
- Provide technical advice and support to cities
and national governments with respect to urban economy and municipal
financing issues including modelling and spatial planning, which may
involve taking joint missions with other Branches and regional offices.
- Support the Achieving Sustainable Urban
Development Programme’s economy and finance components, including
delivering workshops and providing input to the work of national consultants.
- Provide support and guidance on development of
a set of projects within the Urban Connectivity Lab including
spatial-economic projects on transportation, land use, and employment.
- Assist in the formulation and implementation
of pilot trainings on land based finance.
- Support other relevant activities related to
the overall goal of this consultancy
Education: The successful candidate should have a Master’s
degree in economics, urban planning, or a related field and a combination of
training and experience related to issues of municipal finance and economic
models.
Work Experience: Experience with UN-Habitat’s principles, particularly on the integrated approach within the New Urban Agenda is a significant asset. Background to urban planning is also an asset.
Language Skills: English and French are the two working languages of
the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and
written English is required; knowledge of French is an advantage. The candidate
must have good speaking and writing skills in the English language.
Remuneration: Payment will be US$7,500 per month to be effected on monthly basis based on progress report towards the satisfactory completion of the above outputs.
Expected Outputs: The consultant is expected to produce technical
notes and papers, project concept notes and proposals, partnership agreements
and reports.
Reporting: The consultant will report to Mr. Gulelat Kebede,
Coordinator, Urban Economy Branch.
Applications should include:
- Cover memo or motivation letter (maximum 1
page)
- Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the
following information:
- Educational Background (incl. dates)
- Professional Experience (assignments, tasks,
achievements, duration by years/ months)
- Other Experience and Expertise (e.g.
Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
- Expertise and preferences regarding location
of potential assignments
- Expectations regarding remuneration
- UN Personal History Form (please use the
United Nations standard personal history form available upon request or
via:http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?typeid=24&catid=435&id=3867)
- Proof of relevant work (at least two)
Please be advised that since April
15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the UN-HABITAT e-Roster
in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
All applications should be submitted
to:
Ms. Anne Kuria
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: anne.kuria@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 29 September 2015
UN-Habitat does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
If you have any questions concerning
persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and
requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
UN World Food Programme - Somalia
Vacancy Announcement No. 022/2015
Vacancy Announcement No. 022/2015
Position No. 15-0018156
Post Title: National Logistics Officer
Contract type: Fixed
Term
Post Grade: NOA
Duty Station: Bosasso
Duration: 1
year (initial)
Date of issue: 24th
September 2015
Closing Date: 07th
October 2015
Organizational Background: The World Food Programme Somalia activities include
food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and
logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified Somalia candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is open to qualified Somalia candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the
Head of Bosasso Area Office and the overall guidance of the Head of Logistics
WFP Somalia, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Supervise the Logistics Operation for the
Bosasso Area Office from cargo receipt at port arriving through chartered
vessels and liners, storage and handling into WFP warehouses to
transportation and timely deliveries;
- Support logistics projects and/or operational
day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing,
directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to
beneficiaries;
- Collect and analyse data through research and
networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to
improve performance of local logistics operations;
- Conduct portions of financial analysis and
budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the
supervisor to optimise use of available funds;
- Guide support staff, acting as a point of
referral and supporting them with analysis and queries;
- Collate data and contribute to preparation of
accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of logistics
activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of
information presented to stakeholders;
- Ensure that WFP shipments, vessel arrivals or
containerized shipments are well coordinated with all involving
contractors and port authorities;
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff and
partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to
beneficiaries;
- Identify and build productive relationships
with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to
support an integrated approach to food assistance;
- Follow emergency logistics preparedness
practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and
needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis;
- Act in an assigned emergency response capacity
as required to meet emergency food assistance needs;
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
to consolidate data analysis, draft reports and disseminate information;
- Conduct Local Trade data collection and
analysis, Markets & Traders Capacity Assessment, Whole Sale/Retailer
performance monitoring, Supply Chain monitoring including prevailing
market transport rates;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Advanced University degree in Transport
Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or
other related field, or First University degree with additional years of
related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
- At least one year of postgraduate professional
experience in one or more of the transportation and ancillary sectors:
port operations, shipping, clearing and forwarding, air operations, large
scale road/rail transport and distribution management.
- Proficiency in Windows (MS Word, MS Excel) and
some transport tracking system experience.
Language:
- Fluency in both oral and written communication
in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge:
- Experience utilizing computers, including word
processing, spreadsheet or other WFP software packages.
- General knowledge of UN system policies,
rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates
are requested to submit online applications only according to the following
procedures:
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to
read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You
must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this
vacancy.
Applications that do not meet the
above requirements will be disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.