Urban Finance & Economy Consultant at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme

• Compile and refine all course materials into the Final Finance Strategy Course package, including chapters, activities, assessments, and instructor notes. • Review the full course for coherence, flow, and alignment with strategic learning objectives. • Edit and proofread content to ensure academic accuracy, language clarity, and professional tone. • Coordinate with instructional designers or subject matter experts for feedback and improvements. • Ensure the final course meets institutional quality standards and is ready for implementation or publication

Nairobi

4 months

About UN-Habitat UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable and resilient towns and cities. It is the focal point agency for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat envisions well-planned, well-governed and efficient cities and towns, with adequate housing, infrastructure and universal access to employment and basic services such as water, energy, and sanitation. The Urban Practices Branch (UPB) is the tools and methodology production center of the UN-Habitat that develops normative guidance and cutting-edge tools through communities of urban practices and is the operational level responsible to undertake technical cooperation projects, such as the construction of water and sanitation facilities, shelter and other work. The Planning, Finance & Economy Section (PFES) is responsible to support urban and territorial planning at all scales including through the development of planning policy, norms and guidelines, urban design and public space design, urban finance (municipal finance and urban development/projects finance), and local economic development. 1. REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION The Urban Finance and economy Consultant will be hired to collaborate closely with the Finance and Economy team of PFES. He/she will be reporting to the team lead on Finance and Economy.

 

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the overall supervision of the Programme Lead on Finance and Economy, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties: 1.Course Planning and Structure Development • Design the overall framework and learning objectives of the Finance Strategy Course in alignment with organizational or academic goals. • Conduct research on current trends in corporate finance, strategic financial management, and financial decision-making to ensure course relevance and rigor. • Define course outcomes, target audience, key competencies, and assessment criteria. • Develop a logical structure that integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications. 2.Content Creation (6 Chapters) Draft Chapters 1–3: • Develop foundational concepts such as corporate finance principles, capital structure strategy, and value creation models. • Write detailed chapter content including key theories, case examples, and real-world applications. • Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency with academic and professional standards. Draft Chapters 4–6: • Create advanced-level content on topics like risk management, financial forecasting, investment strategy, and strategic budgeting. • Incorporate analytical tools, decision frameworks, and strategic planning models used in finance leadership. • Integrate data-driven insights and industry examples to enhance practical relevance. 3. Development of Interactive Learning Activities • Design engaging and interactive exercises to enhance learner participation and understanding. • Develop simulations, case analyses and financial modeling assignments aligned with each chapter.

Academic Qualifications; • A bachelor's degree in development studies, Urban Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Political Science, or a related field is required. Working Experience; • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of local economic development, urban planning, public finance, and or public policy is required.

 

• Written and verbal fluency in English is required. • Written and verbal fluency in Chinese is an asset.

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