About UNOPS:

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)’ mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Programme Management (Land Specialist) in collaboration with the team members and the project stakeholders will perform the following tasks:

Slum upgrading feasibility study:

• Contribute in the development of a legal model for long term transfer of land to individual titles.
• Advice on an affordable and accessible financial model to support the land tenure model for the long term upgrading of the Kasokoso and Kinawataka informal settlements
• Contribute in finding ways to determine within existing national policy and legal frameworks a fair price for encumbered land and transfer to attain secure individual tenure rights.

Land Audit:

• Collaborate with the Technical team to identify and verify vacant or under settled land within 5km and 10km radius of the KJE Right of Way.
• Develop ranking criteria to be able to identify land suited for resettlement of households and incremental housing.
• Any other duties as directed by UNOPS project office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Programme Management Analyst (Land Specialist)- Retainer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in land management and administration or land economics from a recognized University is required.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Four (4) years of relevant experience is required in real estate and housing tenure.
• Previous experience and knowledge in the country context related field is desired.
• Experience working and championing for land rights within disadvantaged communities is desired

Competencies

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

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Closing Date : 22nd April 2020