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• Supports a client-oriented approach, demonstrating a high sense of
  responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of
  different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Attend meetings with the National and Local governments, UN Agencies
  and other organizational partners, takes minutes and files reports for
  meetings and other knowledge sharing for UN-Habitat;
• Supports programs and projects to increase the engagement and
  participation of UN-Habitat in urban planning guidance and practice in
  Uganda, including metropolitan and regional planning, refugee settlement
  planning and support to smart city approach for Kampala Metropolitan area;
• Monitors the changing needs of vulnerable people in the area with
  emphasis on the identification of gaps;
• Support to coordination for data collection and project
  implementation in the field as requested;
• Fosters relationships, dialogues, networks, community spirit and
  capacity building within the community;
• Promotes UN-Habitat normative and operational work, by promotion and
  distribution of normative products and information on UN-Habitat
  operations and practices, supports drafting of reports, news briefs and
  other communication according the events and project activities;
• Supports missions from UN-Habitat HQ and ROAf by arranging meetings
  with relevant government offices and organizational partners and other logistical
  support as requested;

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Human Settlements
  Programme (UN-Habitat) Urban Planning Expert consultancy must hold a
  Master’s degree in Urban Management, Urban Planning or other Urban
  Development Studies
• At least three (3) years of working experience in urban development;
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Excellent communication skills in English;
• Advanced computer knowledge including drafting of reports and emails
  for reporting to UN-Habitat HQ;
• Experience in urban development projects working with vulnerable
  people, young people, agencies and the wider community.
• Experience in working with local authorities or government is an
  asset;
• Language: fluency
  in English is required. Knowledge of the local language is an added
  advantage.

• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through
  the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the
  first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which
  will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the
  application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating
  the following information:
• Educational Background (incl. dates)
• Professional Experience (assignments,
  tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
• Other Experience and Expertise (e.g.
  Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
• Expertise and preferences regarding
  location of potential assignments
• Expectations regarding remuneration

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