Job Summary
Job Summary
The consultant will support UN-Habitat’s Climate Change and Urban Environment Section in advancing spatial analysis, climate reporting, monitoring, and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) analytics.
The role contributes to implementation of the Environment and Climate Change Impact Area under the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan and supports the Sustainable Urban Resilience for the Next Generation (SURGe) Initiative.
The assignment focuses on climate-resilient urban development, biodiversity integration, GIS-based analysis, monitoring and reporting, and development of climate-related knowledge products.Key Deliverables1. Spatial Analysis under the RISE UP Project and Spatial Strategy
Key Deliverables
1. Spatial Analysis under the RISE UP Project and Spatial Strategy
Complete the Urban Vulnerability Atlas, StoryMap and Hub for all RISE UP cities using live datasets, charts and approved content.
Develop and maintain a functional Hub repository containing Urban Resilience Action Plans (URAPs), NDCs and training materials.
Prepare draft integration text linking NDCs, National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) within draft URAP reports.
Develop a concept note outlining options for visualizing CCUE-S impacts and propose new spatial data layers for the Atlas.
Create an ArcGIS Online prototype demonstrating preferred visualization approaches.
Prepare user manuals, data dictionaries, permissions registers and training materials.
Conduct user training and prepare training documentation.
Test the Atlas application for accessibility, translation functionality and mobile/browser compatibility.
Produce testing reports and issue logs.
Review project proposal development across nine SubFund cities and support urban heat-related proposal preparation.2. Strategic Plan Monitoring and Reporting
2. Strategic Plan Monitoring and Reporting
Develop a summary report on climate action plans prepared under Strategic Plan Subprogramme 3 (2020–2025).
Produce a lessons-learned report from UN-Habitat climate action planning support activities.
Develop a monitoring framework for Strategic Plan Indicator 3 under Subprogramme 1 (2026–2029).
Collect implementation data from regional and country offices.
Support agency-wide climate reporting with emphasis on Climate Change and Urban Environment Section initiatives.
Develop knowledge products highlighting results achieved under Strategic Plans 2020–2025 and 2026–2029.3. NDC Data Analysis
3. NDC Data Analysis
Manage and produce country fact sheets using AI-assisted workflows.
Develop and improve templates for country fact sheets.
Develop thematic fact sheet templates and reusable production workflows.
Analyze relationships among NDCs, NBSAPs and NAPs.
Identify metadata structures and indicators linking climate, biodiversity and adaptation frameworks.
Develop methodologies for document-level analysis beyond country-level reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesSpatial Analysis and GIS
Key Responsibilities
Spatial Analysis and GIS
Finalize StoryMap narratives for 17 cities using data, photos, visualizations and country team contributions.
Develop and manage GIS-based urban climate and vulnerability information systems.
Produce ArcGIS-based visualizations and analytical products. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});
Support spatial strategy implementation across CCUE programmes.Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Lead climate action plan results reporting and monitoring activities.
Support development of indicators, reporting frameworks and monitoring systems.
Compile and analyze climate-related programme performance data.Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management
Develop knowledge products related to climate action planning, NDC implementation and urban resilience.
Manage climate-related datasets and reporting tools.
Support dissemination of climate and biodiversity knowledge products.Qualifications
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Management, Public Policy or a related field.
A first university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Minimum two (2) years of experience in urban planning, architecture, urban design, project management, GIS or stakeholder engagement.
Experience working on urban climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in GIS, spatial analysis, data management and visualization.
Experience communicating and visualizing urban climate change information.
Experience supporting international programmes or capacity-development initiatives is desirable.
Experience in urban design and planning is desirable.Skills and CompetenciesProfessional Competencies
Skills and Competencies
Professional Competencies
Strong knowledge of GIS systems, spatial analysis and environmental data management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret and synthesize data from multiple sources.
Experience in climate monitoring, reporting and evaluation frameworks.
Strong project coordination and planning skills.Communication
Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare high-quality reports, knowledge products and technical documentation.
Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.Teamwork
Teamwork
Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience facilitating collaboration and consensus building among stakeholders.Languages
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an added advantage.