Urban Planning Analyst Consultant

Considering the responsibilities set out herein, the Consultant shall provide monthly reports of management activities and other reports required of him/her by the Project Coordinator and/or the Coordinator of the Andean Countries Hub.

Lima, Perú

3 months

BACKGROUND The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. 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 Andean Countries Hub leads and supports urban development initiatives across the region, promoting participatory governance, inclusive public spaces, resilience, youth engage-ment and sustainable territorial development. The project “Local Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean”, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by UN-Habitat, aims to strengthen the resilience of cities in the region by empowering local governments and communities to integrate disaster risk reduction (DRR) into urban planning, decision-making processes and local development strategies. The project will work with cities across eight countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting risk-informed planning, the generation and use of data and digital tools, and the development of inclusive and sustainable urban solutions adapted to local contexts. The project is structured around three complementary areas of intervention: (i) strengthening mu-nicipal capacities to incorporate risk information, hazard assessments and vulnerability analysis into planning processes; (ii) supporting the design and implementation of integrated urban resili-ence solutions at neighborhood scale through participatory approaches; and (iii) enhancing gov-ernance, institutional capacities and knowledge exchange among local, national and regional stakeholders. Through a multi-scale, multi-sectoral and inclusive approach, the initiative seeks to generate practical solutions, strengthen local ownership and promote replicable models for resili-ent urban development in the region. Furthermore, Cross-cutting multi-scale and multi-sectoral approaches are incorporated, featuring gender and differential perspectives, prioritizing the most vulnerable populations, and promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices at local, national, and regional levels. The objective of this consultancy is to provide transversal technical support for the implementation of the project, ensuring the articulation of urban planning, disaster risk reduction and resilience approaches across the three project components. The consultant will support the development of technical products, territorial analyses, coordination processes and knowledge management ac-tivities to strengthen the quality and coherence of project implementation. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Project Coordination Team and the Coordi-nator of the UN-Habitat Andean Countries Hub. RESPONSIBILITIES a.) Information and validation: • Maintain regular communication with the Project Coordination Team and the UN-Hab-itat Andean Countries Hub regarding technical progress, implementation challenges, opportunities and risks across the three project components. • Provide technical inputs and validation support to ensure coherence and alignment be-tween project activities, outputs and expected outcomes. • Keep the Project Coordination Team and the UN-Habitat Andean Countries Hub Coor-dinator informed about territorial developments and implementation progress. • Ensure timely communication regarding implementation progress, risks, opportunities and operational challenges. • Validation of technical outputs and implementation strategies. • Report on risks and stakeholder perceptions that may affect project implementation. • Ensure that technical activities are aligned with UN-Habitat approaches, including inte-grated urban planning, resilience, disaster risk reduction, participatory processes and inclusive development. • The consultant will be responsible for keeping the HUB Coordinator informed and hav-ing to obtain validation of his/her activities in the full project cycle. b.) Development: • Provide technical support for the implementation of the three project Outcomes, ensuring articulation between urban planning, disaster risk reduction, resilience solutions and gov-ernance strengthening activities. • Support the development, review and quality assurance of technical products, methodol-ogies, guidelines and planning instruments generated under the project. • Contribute to territorial diagnostics, vulnerability assessments, urban analyses and identi-fication of opportunities for resilient urban interventions focused on risk management. • Support the integration of risk-informed approaches into municipal planning processes, urban development strategies and local instruments. • Provide technical support for the design and implementation of integrated urban solutions at neighborhood scale, including participatory planning processes and community-based approaches. • Facilitate participatory planning processes and coordinate local institutional engagement. • Support preparation of technical documents and reports. • Contribute to the identification, systematization and dissemination of good practices and innovative approaches in urban resilience and disaster risk reduction. • Support coordination between thematic specialists, technical consultants and project part-ners to ensure integrated implementation across components. • Document project achievements, lessons learned and success stories. c.) Technical and Strategic Support: • Provide technical advice on urban resilience, territorial planning, disaster risk reduction and sustainable urban development. • Support engagement with national and local governments, regional organizations, aca-demia, civil society and other strategic partners. • Contribute to policy recommendations and planning strategies. • Contribute to the preparation of strategic documents, concept notes, presentations, pol-icy recommendations and technical briefs. • Support the identification of opportunities for knowledge exchange, partnerships and scaling-up of project results across participating countries. • Support the preparation of concept notes, presentations and strategic reports. • Enhance resource mobilization opportunities. • Contribute to knowledge dissemination and project replication strategies. • Contribute to the systematization of good practices, lessons learned and knowledge products related to project implementation. • Contribute to strengthening institutional capacities and governance mechanisms for in-tegrating resilience and disaster risk reduction into urban policies, plans and invest-ments. • Support the alignment of project approaches with global frameworks, including the New Urban Agenda, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and relevant UN-Hab-itat methodologies. d.) Implementation: • Monitor technical implementation progress across project activities and provide support to ensure achievement of planned outputs and milestones. • Support coordination of technical meetings, workshops, consultations and knowledge-sharing events with project stakeholders. • Support follow-up of implementation schedules, deliverables and coordination require-ments among project teams and partners. • Contribute to monitoring the application of cross-cutting approaches, including gender equality, social inclusion, participation, multi-scale planning and multi-hazard perspec-tives. • Ensure compliance with project timelines. • Support the documentation of implementation progress, challenges and adaptive man-agement measures. • Ensure that project implementation follows UN values and principles, including inclusion, participation, gender equality and integrity. • Participate in meetings with partners, committees, and other project governance bodies, and support engagement with key stakeholders in the country. • Support the project's technical team in collecting information, engaging with counter-parts, and preparing reports related to the country's project activities. e.) Knowledge Management: • Support the generation, organization and dissemination of knowledge products related to urban resilience, disaster risk reduction and integrated urban planning. • Document lessons learned, methodologies, innovative practices and implementation experiences from participating cities and countries. • Contribute to technical reports, progress updates, presentations and other reporting requirements requested by the project. • Support the preparation of regional knowledge exchanges and mechanisms for sharing experiences among participating cities • Contribute to the development of communication and dissemination materials highlighting project results and impacts. f.) Others: • Other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the HUB Coordinator of The Andean Countries of UN-Habitat, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of its responsibilities. • The consultant will participate in work and follow-up meetings, both with other consultants, as well as with the Coordinator and team of the Andean Countries HUB of UN-Habitat and with the staff of the projects. • The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with the principles of United Nations integrity.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Urban and Re-gional Planning, Architecture, Geography, Territorial Development, Disaster Risk Reduction, Urban Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Planning, Regional Development or related fields is required. A first-level university degree in one of the fields, in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university de-gree. A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in urban plan-ning, territorial development, urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, local governance or related fields is required. Proven experience supporting the design, implementation or coordination of urban development, resilience or disaster risk reduction initiatives, including territorial diagnostics, urban analyses, planning instruments, participatory processes and multi-stakeholder coordination is desirable. Experience working with local and national governments, international organizations, develop-ment cooperation programmes, UN agencies or multilateral institutions is desirable. Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean contexts, particularly related to urban vulnerability, informal settlements, risk-informed planning and institutional capacity strengthening, is desirable. Experience supporting knowledge management, preparation of technical documents and coordi-nation of multidisciplinary teams is desirable. Experience preparing technical and strategic planning documents and working with development cooperation programmes, United Nations agencies, or multilateral organizations is desirable. Strong attention to detail, good organizational and time-management skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, Eng-lish and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another UN Official Language is desirable.

Not available.

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