Cities and Climate Change Consultant

UNHABITAT – United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeNairobiCON levelSpeaks English, French

Application deadline: November 03, 2026 (11 days)

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Summary by Impactpool

The Cities and Climate Change Consultant will support the UN-Habitat's Climate Change and Urban Environment Section by coordinating the SURGe Secretariat's operations and developing strategic engagements for urban climate action.

Key responsibilities

• BACKGROUND TO UN HABITAT 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. The position supports the implementation of the Environment and Climate Change Impact area of the Strategic Plan (2026-2029) which places Access to Housing Land and Urban Basic Services at its center. This position is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section, Global Solutions Division. The Climate Change and Urban Environment Section’s workplan has four pillars: a) Climate Change and Biodiversity Diplomacy and Multilevel Action Strongly position the New Urban Agenda within urban climate change, urban environment and urban biodiversity diplomacy, multilevel governance and multilevel action, discourse and networks. Facilitate the participation of Housing and Urban Development Ministries as well as local…

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