PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (FIXED TERM LIMITED)

Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The Horn and Eastern Africa (HEA) sub-region is one of the fastest growing regions in Africa, with an estimated population of over 350 million people projected to double by 2063. The region is undergoing rapid urbanization driven by demographic growth, migration, climate change, and displacement, placing increasing pressure on cities, infrastructure, and local governance systems. While cities in the sub-region are key drivers of economic growth, they face significant challenges including urban poverty, spatial inequality, limited access to basic services, and constrained municipal financing. At the same time, urbanization presents important opportunities to advance inclusive growth, resilience, and sustainable development. UN-Habitat’s work in the HEA sub-region focuses on supporting national and local governments to strengthen urban planning, governance, and financing systems, while promoting integrated approaches to resilience, climate action, and inclusive local economic development. This position is located within the Regional Office for Africa under the Horn and East Sub-Regional Hub at the Nairobi Duty Station. The Programme Management Officer will report to the Senior Human Settlements Officer/Head of Sub-Regional Hub and will work closely with project managers and relevant stakeholders across the sub-region. Responsibilities