Senior Project Assistant - Stakeholder Engagement and Training
Project Management / Program Management
About the Employer
Job Description
UN HABITAT
FOR A BETTER URBAN FUTURE
United Nations Human Settlements Programme No.33/9, De Fonseka Place, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka Telephone:011-2055310/11/12
Web: http://www.unhabitat.lk
Vacancy Announcement (VA) No 2024-05
I. POSITION INFORMATION
- Post Title: Senior Project Assistant - Stakeholder Engagement and Training
- Duty Stations: Colombo
- Type of Contract: LICA Grade 4 Level 4 (Contract, Issued by UNOPS on behalf of UN- Habitat)
- Number of Positions: 1
- Supervisor: Project Manager
- Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension
- Date of Advertisement: 07th May 2024
- Date of Closing: 21st May 2024
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations agency responsible for human settlements, mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all; within the overall objective of the United Nations to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. The details of the Habitat Agenda, Global Programmes and the Mandate are available in the global web site at www.unhabitat.org and the Sri Lankan web site at www.unhabitat.lk.
UN-Habitat operations in Asia include activities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka, under supervision of the Regional Office for Asia and Pacific in Fukuoka Japan.
Since its inception in 1978, UN-Habitat has been closely working with the Government of Sri Lanka and implemented projects and programmes under the themes of, (a) Environment and climate change; (b) Post-disaster recovery and reconstruction; (c) Land and housing; (e) Disaster Risk Management; (f) Urban planning and governance; (g) Pro-poor settlement upgrading; (h) Water and sanitation; (i) Community infrastructure; and (j) Social inclusion. UN-Habitat operates in several provinces of Sri Lanka, namely, Northern, Central and Uva provinces in conducting several medium to large-scale housing and infrastructure projects involving civil construction through community participatory processes.
UN-Habitat is implementing a flagship programme called Resilient Settlements for the Urban Poor (RISE UP) aimed at increasing the resilience and socio-economic prosperity of urban poor communities in the Global South by 2030. The project focuses on reducing climate change risk-related disruptions to livelihoods and improving basic service provision for vulnerable populations living in informal settlements.
The project has two expected outcomes:
- Enhanced interregional knowledge exchange and strengthened capacities of national and local governments in Lao PDR, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and South Africa to understand local multi-layered risks and vulnerabilities (climate change, biodiversity & urban) and develop appropriate response options.
- Strengthened capacity of national and local governments in Lao PDR, Madagascar, South Africa, and Sri Lanka to develop appropriate bankable climate action projects in support of the most vulnerable urban communities.
The Senior Project Assistant will support the project's objectives by coordinating with and promoting stakeholder engagement and support in training of stakeholders in conducting multi-layer vulnerability assessments and developing project concepts to access vertical funding. UN-Habitat firmly believes that professional & highly competent staff are integral to the successful implementation of its programs.
FUNCTIONS/KEY RESULTS EXPECTED
Under the direct supervision of Project Manager, the Project Assistant (PA) will undertake the following tasks:
- Project Support
- Support in identifying project stakeholders, conducting stakeholder analysis, and facilitating capacity-building sessions to enhance stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Coordinate with project consultants, partners and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
- ... (more tasks follow)
- Administrative Support
- Handle administrative tasks related to the operational aspects of the project, ensuring efficient and effective project management.
- ... (more tasks follow)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- A Diploma in Urban Planning/ Design, Architecture, Environmental Science, equivalent in relevant field will be advantageous.
- Work Experience
- Work experience in project coordination, preferably in the field of climate change adaptation, resilience building, or sustainable development in the public sector, local governments, non-governmental sector or international organizations. Applicants should have a strong commitment to the participatory processes, transfer of knowledge, willingness to work in a team and possess excellent coordination and communication skills.
- ... (more qualifications follow)
Remuneration: In compliance with UNOPS/UN-Habitat Policy.
How to Apply
Sri Lankan Nationals meeting the essential requirements of the position are invited to apply by submitting the following documents to [email protected]
- Letter of Interest which clearly indicates the Vacancy Announcement Number (i.e. VA No 2024-05).
- Updated and Signed UN Personnel History Form P.11 (P11 is attached to this VA) and also available in P11 Form
- ... (more instructions follow)
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in rejection of the application.
Due to the large number of applications expected, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 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).
