Program Assistant

The UN-Habitat’s vision of “a better quality of life for all in an urbanizing world” is bold and ambitious. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty.

The UN-Habitat’s vision of “a better quality of life for all in an urbanizing world” is bold and ambitious. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries to promote transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Program Assistant will:

• Assist the office team in the collection and analysis of urban development data at national and territorial levels.
• Help identify areas for collaboration with key actors in UN-Habitat programmes, including national and local institutions, UN agencies, development partners, and civil society.
• Support the drafting of working documents, such as concept notes, project presentations, terms of reference, and other technical materials.
• Contribute to the improvement of the national office’s work plan and strategic programming tools.
• Support the design of training programmes and materials related to local governance and capacity-building.
• Contribute to the planning, organization, and implementation of events (meetings, workshops, conferences, expert group meetings, etc.), and assist in the follow-up of recommendations.
• Contribute to awareness-raising and advocacy efforts, including the production of visibility materials, outreach tools, social media content, and knowledge products.
• Support stakeholder engagement through the preparation of meeting minutes, briefing notes, reports, and follow-up documentation to ensure effective coordination with partners.
• Contribute to activity-related communication and coordination with the Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS), UN-Habitat headquarters, and national partners.
• Conduct research on urban planning, design, and resilience, and compile relevant case studies, best practices, and international benchmarks.
• Perform any other duties necessary to ensure the programme’s sustainability, visibility, effectiveness, and growth.