Kenya: Publication Co-ordination Consultant,(Nairobi, Kenya),Deadline:7 November 2014
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014
CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issued on: 31 October 204
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
UN-Habitat, Urban Planning and Design Branch in Nairobi, Kenya
DUTY STATION:UN-Habitat in Nairobi, Kenya
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:Publication Co-ordination Consultant
DURATION:1,5 months over 4 months
CLOSING DATE:7th November 2014
BACKGROUND
UN-Habitat’s Urban Planning and Design Branch (UPDB) focuses on spatial planning at the city-region, landscape and city-wide scales and design at the intra-city scale. It also addresses issues related to cities and climate change, cities and biodiversity, the urban green economy and urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry. The Branch targets its policy advice, guidelines and technical support to fast-growing cities in transitional, developing and least-developed countries. Its work builds on the well-tested Environmental Planning and Management process, which has equipped cities and their wide ranges of actors to deal with the challenges of sprawl, congestion, exclusion, climate change, resource limits, habitat degradation and food insecurity.
During the consultancy period, UPDB will be publishing several reports from an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) that will need to be laid out and e-published. The Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI) will produce newsletters and a policy note series, as well as update its city and country outreach literature. UPDB has a portfolio of outreach events which provides a prime platform to showcase its work, network with existing and potential partners and disseminate the experiences, lessons and tools that the Branch has published. The timeline and audience of these events should inform the overarching objectives of this consultancy.
In 2014-2015 several of the Urban Planning Branch activities require packaging and dissemination of this information will be acute and urgent in preparation for Habitat III Prep Com II and the Governing Council as well as for setting the basis for the organization’s Strategic Plan 2014-2019 implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will work under the supervision of the Coordinator, Urban Planning and Design Branch (UPDB), and the Unit Leaders, and perform all or part of the following activity sequence as required for the delivery of the consultancy deliverables (following section):
- Coordinate submission of final document drafts
- Coordinate text editing and translation (as required)
- Provide first review of text revisions
- Obtain text sign-off from author(s) and UPDB supervisors
- Coordinate image procurement, including obtaining copyrights, credits and captions
- Coordinate layout and design by in-house designers
- Provide quality control related to graphic principles (e.g. grid use and consistent typesetting) and use of UN-Habitat branding guidelines
- Present final layout to UPDB supervisors, facilitate any requested changes/corrections
- Initiate and oversee administrative process for printing
- Coordinate work of in-house print shop including material specifications, colouration, quantity and schedule
- Obtain sign-off on final proof from UPDB supervisors
- Coordinate delivery of publication to targeted partners/events
DELIVERABLES
- Finalisation of Public Space Toolkit. - 3 weeks
- Reviewing Best practices database - 3 weeks
COMPETENCIES
The consultant also must have the following expected competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Promotes UN values and ethical standards (tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation, impartiality)
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Management and Leadership
- Work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Provides inspiration and leadership to city leaders and urban planners (training participants)
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to work as team
- Ability to follow work plans and schedule.
- Ability to affect local staffs behavioural/ attitudinal change
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the community through leadership and personal example.
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.
EDUCATION
- Minimum undergraduate degree in urban or environmental studies; post graduate degree preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum five years’ related work experience.
Ability to work in complex situations and show initiative under limited supervision while still informing the UPDB Chief and Publications Focal Point of critical decision points.
Experience writing publications and toolkits on urban planning in collaboration with UN-Habitat (preferable but not mandatory).
Experience reviewing and revising books/publications on urban planning related issues.
Previous work experience in the Urban Planning and Design Branch, UN-Habitat is an advantage (not mandatory).
Prior experience with the United Nations publication procedures is a strong asset.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent English writing skills are indispensable. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Although not a requirement, knowledge of Spanish and French will be an advantage.
OTHER SKILLS
Technical capabilities
- Familiar with good graphic design principles (e.g. establishing and using a grid, consistent typesetting, and clear presentation of data) as well as text processing and spread sheets.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software is an asset
Personal qualities
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
- Consultative and empowering working style and willingness to learn from others.
REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. The total amount of USD 9,450 is to be paid in two tranches of USD 4,725 for a total of 1.5 months over 4 months.
Kindly see the detailed payment plan for this position below:
Output
Amount in USD
Percentage
Anticipated payment date
Output 1: finalisation of the Public Space Toolkit (**3 weeks)**
4,725
50%
December 2014
Output 2: Review of the Best Practices Data Base (**3 weeks)**
4,725
50%
February 2015
Total
9,450
100%
How to apply:
Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
- Educational Background (incl. dates)
- Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
- Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
- Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
- Expectations regarding remuneration
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
All applications should be submitted to:
Mr. Geoffrey Oluoch
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: geoffrey.oluoch@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: one week from the date of advertisement
UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact:recruitment@unon.org
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