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. UN-Habitat works on normative and operational programmes for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the urban dimensions of the SDGs, with Member States, cities, and other partners. External Relations, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI) is responsible for strategic planning, programmatic direction and operationalization of UN-Habitat's focal point role for the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals in the UN system and for coordination of Emergency Programmes. The office of the Director supports the Director of Division who is responsible for overall management and coordinated implementation of programmes and projects in the ERSKI division. The Director is also plays a corporate representation role by representing the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director at strategic and political meetings on substantive related matters; provide direction and sound and innovative advice on a wide range of issues, including developing strategies for issues on a long-term and large-scale basis to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results that ensure the best interests of the organization, and/or client; coordinate and monitor the implementation of the World Urban Forum Programme and other strategic partnership initiatives. This position is located within the Office of the Director of the External Relations, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ESKRI) of UN-Habitat at the Nairobi Duty Station. The incumbent will report to the Division Programme Management Officer and to the Director of the Division. Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: