• TYPE OF CONTRACT:         UNOPS /Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA) 8

            DUTY STATION:                   Calapan City

            DURATION:                           15 November 2024 – 31 December 2024, 

                                                            extendable depending on funding availability and performance

            PROJECT REFERENCE        SHIELD and TRANSCEND

                                          United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

A. ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

UN-HABITAT

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN–Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements development. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable communities, towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The main documents outlining the mandate of the organization are the Vancouver Declaration on Human Settlements, Habitat Agenda, Istanbul Declaration on Human Settlements, the Declaration on Cities and Other Human Settlements in the New Millennium, and the Resolution 56/206 and the New Urban Agenda 2016. It contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development within the context and the challenges of a rapidly urbanising world.

By working at all levels and with all relevant stakeholders and partners, UN–Habitat contributes to linking policy development and capacity–building activities with a view to promoting cohesive and mutually reinforcing social, economic and environmental policies in national policies and programmes in human settlements which conform with international practices and covenants.

UN–Habitat is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya,  with regional offices for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Fukuoka, Japan, for Latin America and the Caribbean in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (ROLAC), and regional office for Africa and the Arab States in Nairobi, Kenya (ROAAS). The regional office for Eastern Europe and Transition Countries is also based in Nairobi, Kenya.

In the Philippines Country Office (CO), key programs and projects include national urban policy support, capacity development to manage urban development and settlements, climate change, post-disaster shelter and livelihood recovery, urban planning, urban poverty reduction and slum upgrading. Support to climate change programs and projects started as early as early as 2008 under the MDGF Project of the UN. Since then, the climate change program has evolved and grown into a strategic and regular component of the Philippines Country Office programme.

B. PROJECT BACKGROUND   

The Asia Pacific region is home to more than half of the global population and since 2019, more than half of the population in the region have been living in urban areas. Currently, 2.3 billion or 54% of the region’s total population live in cities and towns. This is expected to increase to 2.8 billion by 2030, and 3.5 billion by 2050. Notably, cities in Asia and the Pacific are now already generating 80 per cent of gross domestic product in most countries.   

In the face of this urban growth and development trends, cities in the region are faced with risks and vulnerabilities due to climate change. As noted in the Future of Asian & Pacific Cities Report (UN-Habitat, 2019), climate change impacts are projected to significantly worsen in the region. “Heatwave frequency has increased and will likely continue into the 21^st century. Sea level rise, chronic droughts, and violent storm surges disproportionately have impacts on places where the most vulnerable have settled, such as on riverside plains, hillsides and suburban marshes.” Climate change is projected to “increase the frequency and magnitude of regional hazards, including tropical cyclones, high-intensity storms, droughts and floods, making Asian and Pacific cities, especially those on coasts, highly exposed.” Within the urban context, the poor, elderly, women, youth are particularly vulnerable to climate change.  

As countries and cities in the region are increasingly investing in measures towards improving their resilience, models to fully maximize the adaptation benefits of sustainable urban plans and designs must be developed to ensure that the region remains competitive and productive in a rapidly urbanizing world. Government institutions across Asia and the Pacific require strengthened adaptive capacities, especially on knowledge and policies, to aid in managing urban growth as pressures and opportunities due to climate change are experienced across levels of governance. These issues are reflected in the Philippines. 

The Philippines has been identified as one of the countries which is extremely vulnerable to climate change and other types of disasters, thus making resilience  a serious development concern in the country.  According to the 2022 World Risk Index Report, the Philippines ranked first in risks among 193 countries and, with a population of over 110 million, remains to be the most densely populated and urbanised of all global disaster hotspots. An archipelagic country located in the Ring of Fire and typhoon belt, the Philippines faces risks from multiple hazards – typhoons, floods, landslides, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, as well as slow onset hazards such as droughts. The country is also highly vulnerable to climate risks, with climate change exacerbating the impacts of weather-related events with associated severe wind, storm surge, coastal flooding, and sea level rise. The 2021 German Climate Risk Index places the Philippines as the fourth most affected by long-term climate risks. At least 60 per cent of the country’s total land area is exposed to multiple hazards and about 75 per cent of the population is vulnerable to their impacts. Eight of the top ten cities most at risk from natural hazards are in the Philippines, including Metro Manila.

C. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

1. Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities Against Disasters and Climate Change (SHIELD) is a six-year Australian Government funded program that aims to support the government of the Philippines in building institutional and community resilience to climate change and other types of hazards. 

The goal of the SHIELD Program is to make all people in target communities safer and more resilient to the impacts of natural hazard events and climate change. This will be realized by achieving three inter dependent outcomes/components:

• Component 1: Government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in targeted local government units (LGUs) are collaborating to unlock funding and implementing informed and inclusive resilience actions
• Component 2: Relevant national government agencies (NGAs) are prioritizing action on local climate and disaster resilience
• Component 3: Philippine scientific agencies are producing tailored and accessible information for local resilience action

In partnership with the government of the Philippines, the SHIELD program will be implemented through a consortium approach led by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Other consortium members are the UN-Habitat, National Resilience Council, Philippine Business for Social Progress and the Consortium of Bangsamore Civil Society. UN-Habitat leads the delivery of Output 1.5 Risk-informed planning and investment programming of 11 provinces and Output 2.3 Enhancement of the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) guidelines. 

2. Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development (TRANSCEND) is a six-year project funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The project will be implemented through a consortium led by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) with the Climate Change Commission (CCC) as the main political partner. Through a whole-of-government approach, the project aims to pilot a transition process towards a climate-resilient, low-carbon, and biodiversity-friendly society through adaptation, mitigation, and biodiversity solutions in three landscapes in the Philippines. 

TRANSCEND aims to support the Philippine Government in achieving the NDC and post-2020 Biodiversity Framework targets. It intends to work with the Philippines on the four IKI funding areas, namely mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change impacts, conserving natural carbon sinks, and conserving biodiversity. The project will also address integrating gender-responsive and gender-transformative approaches as means to accommodate context-specific gender relations. The following outputs have been formulated for the project: 

• Output 1 – Communities and LGUs in three landscapes agree on and implement improved natural resource management standards and planning practices in a ridge-to-reef approach, conserving key biodiversity, restoring ecosystems and natural carbon sinks
• Output 2 – Community organisations, local, subnational, and national governments in three landscapes have improved policies on and knowledge of EbA; they are practicing EbA for resilient built environments and communities with mitigation co-benefits.
• Output 3 – Climate Smart Industries and Services (CSIS) road map is developed; c) low-carbon transport policies and projects are introduced in three cities (1.5-2 mio tCO2 annually after implementation)
• Output 4 – Decision support systems are improved and applied at all levels of government to measure reductions in risk, vulnerabilities, GHG emissions and biodiversity loss to target climate finance, report on NDC as well as the CBD convention
• Output 5 – The project will incorporate the IKI interface function for the Philippines. Within this function the project will facilitate cooperation among all IKI implementers in the country, e.g. through national IKI interface workshops as well as knowledge management and exchange.

TRANSCEND will be implemented by a consortium of different organizations: Conservation International Philippines (CIPFI), RARE, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Clean Air Asia (CAA), International Council on Clean Transport (ICCT), Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), Climate Analytics (CA), University of the Philippines – Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UP-CWG), and Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie gGmbH, with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as the joint project coordinator. UN-Habitat will lead Output 2 of the project.

The Junior Project Officer is expected to support to implementation of the TRANSCEND and SHIELD Projects in the Philippines. For these two (2) projects, UN-Habitat is mainly responsible for the implementation of the project activities in at least seventeen (17) provinces. The project focuses on building the climate resilience of communities and on providing institutional support to local and national governments. The key activities are resilience planning facilitation, capacity development, policy development, networking and partnerships, and exchange of information and experiences. The projects are designed to contribute to the country’s goals and targets on climate actions, sustainable urban development, the SDGs, as well as the Philippine Development Plan.

Under direct supervision of the Project Coordinators, the Junior Project Officer is responsible for assisting in the implementation of project activities in the assigned coverage area while ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. The Junior Project Officer is expected to report on a daily basis also to the respective Project Coordinators of SHIELD and TRANSCEND, as well as administratively to the UN-Habitat Country Program Manager. 

The Junior Project Officer works in close collaboration with the Climate Change and Urban Environment Team of UN-Habitat in the country to exchange information and support joint project delivery. Also, he/she shall coordinate and collaborate with the consortium partners of SHIELD and TRANSCEND for activity and results alignment.

D. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successful implementation of the activities of SHIELD project and TRANSCEND Project in the defined coverage area, which is measured by the indicators defined in the respective Annual Work Plans:

• Provide overall support in the implementation of the planned and envisaged project activities in the assigned area;
• Supervise the local team (project staff and short-term consultants) tasked to deliver outputs in the coverage area, ensuring results indicators are met according to the approved Project Documents and the agreed annual work plan.

Lead the assistance to relevant structures at the subnational/local level to build the resilience of at-risk sectors and vulnerable communities in an inclusive and gender responsive manner:

• Provide hands-on training and support to the relevant subnational structures and institutional partners on climate risk diagnosis and assessments and planning for resilience in with the support and inputs from the Project’s Capacity Development and Training Team/Staff;
• Work closely with LGU offices and CSO partners in implementing the project activities;
• Support the local planning offices/technical working group in identifying and engaging local stakeholders (private companies, NGOs etc) in advancing local climate actions;
• Provide technical advisory support to ensure proper implementation of project activities as well as prepare the necessary related technical and administrative documents.

Implementation of project activities are monitored, in line with processes, rules and procedures of UN-Habitat:

• Develop an implementation strategy for the SHIELD and TRANSCEND work plan in the area of coverage;
• Implement and regularly review the execution of the related project activities in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the projects to ensure realization of targets and to apply timely actions should there be a need to mitigate implementation risks; 
• Conduct field monitoring of results/outputs and facilitate activities to ensure beneficiary engagement, in cooperation with relevant government partners;
• Ensure effective integration of activity-related information in the project results/outputs monitoring database;
• Utilize the monitoring data collected to increase the project efficiency;
• Provide support to the short-term technical experts in delivering outputs specified in their TORs

Good quality quarterly reports including accurate information on the local conditions as well as regular and accurate updating of the opportunities and risks log the projects:

• Support other UN-Habitat staff in delivering other expected results as assigned by the Project Coordinators;
• Assist the Project Coordinators in the preparation of quarterly progress reports by providing substantial inputs and analyses of situations in relation to the project areas;

Establishment and maintenance of good working relations with key partners, including the national and local government institutions, project consortium partners, other UN Agencies and international organizations operating:

• Maintain close communication and coordination with subnational/local governments and other relevant stakeholders in the area; participate in internal and external meetings or events as per the request of the partners and Project Coordinators;
• Establish and maintain relations with other local and international agencies or organizations present in the area of responsibility, maintain the links with the central and local government and local communities and ensure the liaison between implementing partners, and other key stakeholders:

Outputs and Impact of Results  

• Achieved key results will have an impact on building climate and disaster resilience abilities of communities in urban areas of select provinces towards the overall desired outcomes of the projects. 

• Specifically, the work of Junior Project Officer will deliver the following, as may be aligned, in the Work Program of the projects:

• Facilitation of activities leading to increased capacity of the partners and stakeholders on planning and implementing risk resilience and urban adaptation actions;
• Management of the climate risk diagnostic process as input to risk-informed planning and project development, and development of risk diagnostic report;
• Identification of strategies, projects, programs, actions that build climate and disaster and development of report; 
• Facilitation of activities to integrate climate and disaster risk assessment and resilience actions in local development plans and investment program of government partners;
• Development of Project Proposals for pilot projects especially on urban EBA including administrative documentation requirements;
• Production of local knowledge and learning reports together with other team members
• Development of Research and Policy recommendations for both national and local government partners and institutions;
• Submission of monthly reports documenting the progress and completion of the above outputs.

E. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT, DUTY STATION, AND TRAVEL

• Contract up to 31 December 2024, extendable depending on funding availability and performance.
• The duty station is in Calapan City, Philippines. Official travels outside of Calapan City will be approved by relevant Project Coordinator.

F. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS 

The Junior Project Officer will report directly to the Project Coordinators.

G. Remuneration: 

The salary will be determined according to the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the selected candidate.  

H. CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Core Values

• Integrity – Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours. Acts without consideration of personal gain. Resists undue political pressure in decision-making. Does not abuse power or authority. Stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular. Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
• Professionalism – Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Respect for Diversity – Works effectively with people from all backgrounds. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Treats men and women equally. Shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making. Examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses. Does not discriminate against any individual or group.

Professional Competencies

• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.  
• Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Client Orientation:  Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to the client.
• Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with a final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows a willingness to learn new technology.

I. QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE

HOW TO APPLY

Submission of Applications 

The application should include: 

1. Cover memo (maximum 1 page) including expectations regarding remunerations. 

2. A completed UN Personal History Form (P-11) – Please download the form (MS-Word) from UN- Habitat ROAP web site: https://unhabitat.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/UNHABITAT-Personal_History_P11-updated-20210716.doc

All applications should be addressed to and sent electronically vie e- mail to UN-Habitat’s Country Programme Manager, Christopher E. Rollo at cris.rollo@un.org copying the Finance and Administrative Officer/HR Hazel Acabado at hazel.acabado@un.org

 Please indicate in your e-mail subject:  Junior Project Officer for Luzon

The deadline for Applications is on or before 30 October 2024.

Please note that applications received after the closing date stated above will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted. The salary will be determined according to the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the selected candidate. Details and conditions of the contract will be communicated at the interview. 

 In line with UN-Habitat policy on gender equity, applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

• TYPE OF CONTRACT:      UNOPS/ Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA) 6

         DUTY STATION:                   Manila, Philippines

         DURATION:                           November 2024 – 30 June 2025 (with a possibility of extension)

         PROJECT REFERENCE:      TRANSCEND (6-year project)

                United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

A. Introduction about the UN–Habitat 

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme or UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable communities, towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. In collaboration with governments, UN-Habitat is charged to promote and consolidate collaboration with all partners, including local authorities and private and non-government organizations in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 11, which seeks to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. This is further elaborated in the New Urban Agenda.

By working at all levels and with all relevant stakeholders and partners, UN–Habitat contributes to linking policy development and capacity–building activities with a view to promoting cohesive and mutually reinforcing social, economic and environmental policies in national policies and programmes in urban development and human settlements, which conform with international practices and covenants.

UN-Habitat established its country office in the Philippines in 2004 and implements national and city-level programmes. The UN-Habitat Philippines Country Office (CO) positions itself as a strong policy adviser informed by well-grounded operational experience, harnessing its in-depth local knowledge, global expertise and international network of urban specialists, in the areas of urban planning and design, climate change adaptation and mitigation, urban legislation and governance and urban economy, in post-disaster community-driven recovery, reconstruction and resilience building, and in the climate change, urbanization and sustainable development nexus. The country office partners with national government departments and agencies, local authorities, a wide cross-section of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society groups, and the private sector. At the policy level, the country office supported the development of the Habitat III country report, the National Urban Development and Housing Framework, guidelines to strengthen the rationalized planning system, Local Shelter Planning and Local Climate Change Action Planning, among others.

 B. Project Background   

The Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development (TRANSCEND) Project shall contribute to the Philippines’ transition process to have more climate resilient, low carbon and biodiversity friendly communities. The project responds to the needs and priorities identified in national plans such as Philippine Development Plan (PDP), National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP), Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and its Implementation Plan (NDC-IP), the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as well as the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP), especially given the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.  The TRANSCEND project delivery is through a “consortium approach” as prescribed by the main funding source, which is the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Government, in agreement with Government of the Philippines. Six organizations are collaborating as part of the main consortium and leading the delivery of specific outputs as agreed with the government. The six organizations are: Conservation International Philippines Foundation Inc. (CIPFI), Rare, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and UN-Habitat. GIZ is the lead agency of the consortium. The TRANSCEND consortium will deliver six (6) Outputs spread across different sectors and target a multi-level governance approach, working with both the national and sub-national levels in the chosen landscapes of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. UN-Habitat is the lead in delivering Output 2, on urban EBA, with results described below along with the other consortium target outputs.

Output I: Biodiversity. Communities and LGUs in three landscapes are conserving key biodiversity, restoring ecosystems and natural carbon sinks. Improved support communities and LGUs to implement improved natural resource management standards and planning practices in a ridge-to-reef approach, conserving key biodiversity, and restoring ecosystems and natural carbon sinks.

Output II: Urban EbA. Community organizations, local, subnational, and national governments in three landscapes apply improved policies on and knowledge of EbA for resilient built environments and communities with mitigation co-benefits.

Output III: MSMEs. Selected MSMEs in three landscapes use recommended Energy Management Schemes (EnMS) based on the Climate Smart Industry Roadmap and with improved access to climate finance.

Output IV: Transport. Key actors in the transport sector are promoting enhanced mitigation actions (i.e. policies, plans, investment programmes) for emission reductions and sustainable development benefits across the three landscapes while adopting a gender responsive approach

Output V: Governance. Philippine government partners are using their enhanced capacities to coordinate a more ambitious NDC and a Long-Term Strategy (LTS) consistent with the national biodiversity framework, incorporating a gender perspective.

Output VI Interface: All IKI projects and partners in the Philippines are coordinating with facilitating exchange tools, effectively enhancing synergies among programmes and projects, and increasing visibility and sustainability.

UN-Habitat’s TRANSCEND Output (2) focuses on strengthening frameworks for policy and implementation of urban EbA actions at the national and local levels, further advancing climate adaptation within the urban setting in support of the ridge-to-reef approach of the Philippine government in addressing climate change issues. Output 2 highlights the importance of the rural-urban continuum in climate actions especially in vulnerable ecological landscapes in the country. TRANSCEND’s Output 2 will likewise be supporting the climate change and biodiversity-related actions needed to contribute to the successful implementation of the National Housing and Urban Development Sector Plan (NHUDSP) and the National Spatial Strategy (NSS), where reduced vulnerability and regional agglomeration with growth in key centers and connectivity are central components. As TRANSCEND will be implemented in 3 pilot landscapes in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, UN-Habitat will lead actions to increase the climate resilience of built environment through urban EbA in the select areas within in the landscapes. Output II on urban EBA will likewise be guided by the National Housing and Urban Development Framework (NUDHF), which promotes strategies that have direct references to climate adaptation and mitigation through urban planning and design, housing development, urban infrastructure and basic services (e.g., water, wastes, energy, and drainage), and urban ecosystem services.

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) will be UN-Habitat’s main government partner for this project. Other target national government partners include Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). During the project preparation stage, Output 2 have proposed the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Iloilo, Antique, Misamis Oriental, and Bukidnon, and the City of Calapan as target local government unit partners. Project preparation discussions with stakeholders, consortium partners, and the donor resulted in the definition of the Output 2 results indicators to be delivered from the UN-Habitat led activities. To achieve the agreed results, UN-Habitat designed 8 work packages following the IKI project development guidance. These work packages include, but are not limited to, the following activities: development/enhancement of national policies on urban EbA; capacity building for national and local professionals and decision-makers on integrating urban EbA as part of the overall climate adaptation strategy; supporting local governments’ urban EbA planning and investment programming; and implementation of gender-responsive urban EbA pilot projects in selected communities in partnership with local organizations. 

UN-Habitat’s implementation of Output 2 will be guided by its organizational policies and strategies. Its work program for TRANSCEND will likewise be implemented in accordance with the IKI Strategy 2030, IKI Safeguards Policy, IKI Gender strategy, and IKI reporting requirements, to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and long-term positive impacts. Under Output 2, UN-Habitat will create opportunities for TRANSCEND to support upcoming and new international and national initiatives related to urban EbA, including the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP). Output 2 interventions will support the country to deliver a more ambitious NDC by 2025 – having an increased urban content that also unlocks support and resources for subnational and local governments actions on climate mitigation and resilience of urban areas.

For TRANSCEND, UN-Habitat is now looking for an Uban EbA Planning and Design Assistant to support its delivery of activities and outputs based on the approved Technical Proposal of the consortium for TRANSCEND. 

C. Duties and Responsibilities 

The Uban EbA Planning and Design Assistant will work with the project team and support the delivery of the urban EbA planning and design activities for UN-Habitat outputs in the TRANSCEND project. 

Specifically, he/she will:  

• • • Support the research activities of the project in view of emerging trends and practices on urban EbA planning and design considering the Philippines context
    • Support the conduct of climate vulnerability and risk assessment at the landscape level and ensure results are used and considered in planning and design of urban EbA Actions for the pilot projects
    • In consultation with the project team, develop schemes and approaches for site assessments and analysis that may be applied by the project in the target LGUs especially for the designing of pilot projects
    • Support LGU capacity development activities in coordination with the UN-Habitat area coordinators for TRANSCEND
    • Ensure conduct of community co-designing activities to develop the gender responsive urban EbA pilot projects in the landscape in coordination with the TRANSCEND team, the LGUs, and CSO implementing partner.
    • Develop required visuals including axonometric drawings/diagrams as may be required for the efficient implementation and reporting of the project
    • Undertake other related duties and responsibilities required by the project and UN-Habitat Country Office. 

D. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Travel

He/She will be engaged from November 2024 – 30 June 2025 (with possibility of extension depending on performance evaluation).

Duty Station is in Manila City, Philippines. Official travels outside of the duty station will be approved by the Project Coordinator/ Climate Change and Urban Environment Planner.

E. Reporting Arrangements and Coordination 

Urban EbA Planning and Design Assistant will report directly to the Project Coordinator/ Climate Change and Urban Environment Planner who is tasked to manage the CCUE programme implementation in the Philippines.

F.  REMUNERATION 

The salary will be determined according to the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the selected candidate.

G. CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Core Values

• Integrity – Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours. Acts without consideration of personal gain. Resists undue political pressure in decision making. Does not abuse power or authority. Stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular. Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
• Professionalism – Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Respect for Diversity – Works effectively with people from all backgrounds. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Treats men and women equally. Shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making. Examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses. Does not discriminate against any individual or group.

Professional Competencies

• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.  
• Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Client Orientation:  Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

H. Qualifications / Required skills and experience

HOW TO APPLY

Submission of Applications 

Application should include: 

1. Cover memo (maximum 1 page) including expectations regarding remunerations; 

2. A completed UN Personal History Form (P-11) – Please download the form (MS-Word) from UN- Habitat ROAP web site: http://www.fukuoka.unhabitat.org/vacancy/index_en.html; 

All applications should be addressed to and sent electronically vie e- mail to UN-Habitat’s Country Programme Manager, Christopher E. Rollo at cris.rollo@un.org copying, Hazel Acabado at hazel.acabado@un.org

Please indicate in your e-mail subject:  TRANSCEND Urban EbA Planning and Design Assistant

Deadline for Applications is on or before 1 November 2024. 

Please note that applications received after the closing date stated above will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted. The salary will be determined according to the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the selected candidate. Details and conditions of the contract will be communicated at the interview. 

In line with UN-Habitat policy on gender equity, applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.