Job Title: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS OFFICER (Global Water Operators Partnerships Alliance), P4
Department/ Office:HUMAN SETTLEMENTS FINANCING DIVISION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 22 July 2011-20 September 2011
Job Opening number: 11-PGM-UNHABITAT HSFD-20315-R-NAIROBI(G)
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This post is located in the Global Water Operators Partnerships Alliance (GWOPA) Section in Water Sanitation and Infrastructure Branch (WSIB) within the Human Settlements Financing Division (HSFD) of UN-Habitat.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager heading GWOPA, the incumbent’s responsibilities will be as follows:
Water Operators Partnerships Support:
• Performing consulting assignments in collaboration with the client by: planning facilitating workshops, providing technical and management support in water utility analysis, needs assessments and other activities.
• Developing and implementing at least three Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) per year benefitting from Development Agencies.
• Ensuring effective and efficient execution of WOPs programmes by providing appropriate technical support to projects through project design, field visits, monitoring and evaluation and coordination activities.
• Leading and/or participating in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external
consultants and partner organizations.
Knowledge Management Support:
• Overseeing preparation of draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and inputs to publications.
• Coordinating financial strategy development, including review and analysis of issues and trends,
preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies related to the financing of utilities and WOPs.
Networking Support:
• Liaising with the Development Agencies to facilitate North-South WOPs. Assisting in identifying potential partners when necessary, in developing WOPs agreements and in monitoring and evaluating the resulting WOPs.
• Initiating and coordinating outreach activities, conducting workshops and seminars, and making presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Liaising with regional development banks and other international financial institutions to maximize their support for WOPs through GWOPA Secretariat.
Performing other duties as may be required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to water and sanitation sector. Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate learning tools and documentation, including their dissemination through internet. 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.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services, takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; establishes and maintains effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in water engineering/environment/
economics/resource management/urban planning or a relevant field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in the fields of water and sanitation engineering and service provision, environmental management, capacity development, or a related field. Experience in poverty issues and international development would be an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restriction 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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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