Job Code Title: Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Deadline: 7 June 2014
Job Opening number: 14-PGM-UNHABITAT-33961-R-NAIROBI (O)
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. The post is located in Nairobi duty station under the Regional Office for Africa of UN-Habitat.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in urban planning, architecture, engineering, sociology or a related 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 working experience in areas related to human settlements, project or programme management and/or development, including at least three at the international level. Experience in post conflict areas is an added advantage.
Languages
English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in written and oral English is required; Knowledge in French and Portuguese will be an added advantage.
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