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Urban Resilience Programme Specialist

Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 234064
Job Network : -
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : May 14, 2024
Result of Service
The objective of this assignment is to support UN-Habitat’s activities related to disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and urban resilience as well as advancing the efforts on smart cities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Regional Climate Change Strategy, aims to provide a clear roadmap for addressing climate-related issues in the region. At the same time, the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf) is developing strategies to align its projects with the goal of mitigating risks, protecting vulnerable communities, promoting sustainable development, ensuring future prosperity, and fulfilling international commitments. Given the significant dangers posed by climate change to ecosystems, economies, and human well-being, it is crucial to identify and implement adaptation measures urgently. By integrating climate considerations into development plans and advocating for sustainable practices, a vital role will be played in coordinating a united response to the challenges posed by climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa. This strategy will serve as a foundation for generating ideas, creating project documents, and identifying opportunities for collaborative efforts.