Senior Urban and Territorial Planner consultant

• Coordinate and support the Water as Leverage Multilevel Climate Action Programme and related initiatives in countries including Kenya and India.
• Analyse and document programme outputs and lessons learned, preparing narrative reports linking country experiences to wider programme learning.
• Develop concept notes, funding proposals, and materials to support resource mobilization aligned with donor priorities and UN-Habitat strategies.
• Conduct desk reviews and policy analysis on urban and territorial planning, water, climate action, and resilience, producing concise analytical reports and recommendations.
• Provide technical advice on urban and territorial profiling, planning, design, and strategic investment, including preparing and reviewing planning materials like maps and graphics.
• Facilitate knowledge management and exchange through presentations, training materials, workshops, and capacity-building activities.
• Contribute technical inputs to project development, reports, publications, and institutional products for regional and country offices and the Urban Lab.

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Architecture, Urban Development, Urban Planning, or Design; or a first-level degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in urban and territorial planning, urban development, climate resilience, water-sensitive planning, programme development, or related fields, including project coordination.
• Proven experience in preparing reports, analytical products, guidance materials, or documenting lessons learned.
• Experience in developing concept notes, funding proposals, or resource mobilization documents.
• Experience organising and facilitating workshops, training sessions, or stakeholder meetings with preparation of supporting materials.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects involving local authorities, urban practitioners, and international organisations is an advantage.
• Familiarity with participatory processes and stakeholder engagement in urban development is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda is an asset.
• Experience working with international development agencies and the United Nations is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Spanish is a plus.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 13 November 2026.