Cities and Climate Change Consultant – Multilevel Climate Action and Housing

• Lead the housing elements of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, translating global analysis into policy and program applications.
• Develop and apply capacity-building tools for NDC implementation at the country level.
• Capture and systematize lessons learned from NDC implementation to inform UN-Habitat's approach.
• Lead the Urban Content in NDCs 3.0 housing and informal settlements spinoff report.
• Develop the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section's housing-climate portfolio through resource mobilization and partnerships.
• Serve as focal point for the Housing and Slum Upgrading Section and support programme development in Asia-Pacific and other regions.

• Hold a minimum of an advanced university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Management, Public Policy or related field; a first degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted.
• Have at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in architecture, urban planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement, preferably at the international level.
• Demonstrate experience in urban climate change mitigation and/or adaptation.
• Have proven expertise in green building solutions and climate-resilient housing and urban design.
• Be skilled in communicating and visualizing urban climate change knowledge.
• Have experience with NDC development and implementation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
• Familiarity with capacity development in an international environment is desirable.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 4 November 2026.