VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Issued on: 2 December 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-HABITAT DUTY STATION: Nairobi, Kenya FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Consultant – GNSC Governance and Administration DURATION: 6 weeks over 10 months CLOSING DATE: 14 December 2011
BACKGROUND
Local authorities have a key role in reducing crime and violence in the cities. Success depends on partnerships between local governments and other key stakeholders. Over the past 15 years, the Safer Cities Programme of UN-HABITAT continues to support local governments in developing and implementing citywide crime and violence prevention strategies using a systematic participatory approach:
• Identifying and mobilizing diverse local partners who can contribute to reduce and prevent crime and violence; • Creating a local safety partnership led by a public champion; • Assessing, measuring and understanding the local safety problems; • Developing a local crime and violence prevention strategy and a detailed plan of action; • Implementing the local strategy through initiatives that address the fears of crime by improving social cohesion and community engagement in prevention; • Institutionalization of the local participatory approach by incorporating security as a cross-cutting dimension in the various departments of local government. This often requires training and coaching, institutional reform and improving security policies.
The Safer Cities current work programme is focused around three main objectives: 1. Exchange of knowhow and experiences on urban crime and violence prevention among cities and citizens; 2. Transforming societies to be more inclusive and participatory, furthering social cohesion; 3. Fostering a culture of crime prevention promoting social cohesion
UN-HABITAT Safer Cities Programme, together with partners, is designing a Global Network on Safer Cities (GNSC) to be launched at the Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum in Naples, from 1 – 7 September 2012. The GNSC is designed to support cities in the prevention of urban crime and the enhancement of urban safety strategies, acting as a common platform that links existing crime and violence prevention networks with the different cadre of urban players.
In preparation for the establishment of the Global Network on Safer Cities (GNSC), UN-HABITAT is designing the network architecture of the GNSC building on the inputs by partners who have participated in a series of consultations that started in October 2010 to-date. A fact sheet was produced gathering the different opinions of partners. In addition, a discussion paper was developed and tabled at a partners consultative meeting in April 2011, alongside the 23rd Session of UN-HABITAT’s Governing Council. Various recommendations were made at this meeting which formed a follow-up group to meet in February 2012 during the ICPC colloquium to review and improve upon a draft working paper on the governance and administrative structure of the GNSC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of this consultancy is to carry out the following detailed activities in preparation for the launch event of the GNSC at the World Urban Forum in Naples, 1 – 7 September 2012:
(A) Conceptual Discussion Paper on the Process and Content of the GNSC 1.1. Consolidation of the inputs of the Partners Consultative Group Meeting in April 2011 in Nairobi and the September 2011 meeting in Bonn and including them in the paper. The consultant will refer to the first draft of the GNSC discussion paper presented at the April 2011 meeting, and annexed to the present document. In accordance with the latter, the consultant will: (a) review the development and implementation of technical assistance on safer cities worldwide, (b) highlight the potential role of cities administrations (local authorities) and citizens groups in enhancing safer cities for all based on practice, (c) review existing commitments, actions and experiences globally on urban crime prevention and the enhancement of urban safety, (d) systematically review other partner network governance on safety issues as well as extract lessons from UN-HABITAT’s internal networks, (e) and in this context, assess the relevance of the GNSC including the why, what, who, and (e) derive policy issues from the above analysis that can be applied to the governance and process of the GNSC (f) and finally, develop the ‘end in mind’ for the GNSC and refined road map toward this end. February 2012. 1.2. Further review of key policy issues (covered by the paper) by UN-HABITAT team. March 2012. 1.3. In-house review and dissemination of the draft to relevant resource persons and institutions by UN-HABITAT team. March-April 2012. 1.4. Compilation of the inputs of partners and integrating these in the paper. End April 2012.
(B) Working paper on the Governance and Administrative structure of the GNSC
1.5. Production of the draft working paper, in English. The paper should follow the following structure: (a) introduction (b) Strategic Priorities for the period 2012-16, (c) Mission, Vision, Scope, Goals, Guiding Principles, and value statement (d) Structure and Functions, (e) Role of UN-HABITAT and, (e) work plan 2012-16. 31 January 2012 1.6. Dissemination of the revised paper to the follow-up group of experts in Cape Town in February 2012 and including their inputs and feedback (including proposed names). February 2012 1.7. Review by UN-HABITAT team. March/April 2012 1.8. Consultation with Partners Consultative Group Members and UN-HABITAT Committee of Permanent Representatives May 2012 1.9. Final review of the paper and final editing. Mid-May 2012 1.10. Publication in print and on web-site, with links to other organisations and publications by UN-HABITAT team. (End of June 2012) 1.11. Design of Meetings of the various GNSC organs during the launch event leading to the Sixth session of the World Urban Forum, 30 – 31 August 2012. (June – August 2012) 1.12. Facilitation and reporting of the Launching event meetings (October 2012)
All documents will be prepared in English, in hard copies as well as in electronic Word format. The contractor may be required to present both papers at high-level UN Forums, if necessary. Travel and DSA will then be organised separate to this contract, in accordance with the UN rules and regulations.
The consultant will work under the technical guidance and supervision of the Safer Cities Programme Task Manager for the GNSC. The consultant will also work in close collaboration with the Safer City focal points on city level, local partners and the Safer Cities team at headquarters. The consultant shall be expected to submit the following outputs:
(A) Conceptual discussion paper on GNSC (B) Working paper on the Governance and Administration Structure of GNSC
NB: Travels will be covered separately and require prior approval by UN-HABITAT Safer Cities Programme and expenses will be reimbursed according to UN-HABITAT rules and regulations.
COMPETENCIES
The Consultant should reflect the following characteristics: - A professionally independent and creative urban development expert, with proven track record in local violence and crime prevention, community or institutional development at city level. - A committed and stable team player, ready to learn as well as to provide guidance and training in his/her areas of competency, in a diverse and challenging environment. - A good communicator, able to become an advocate of the project with local partners. - Client oriented, with ability to identify clients' needs and propose appropriate solutions; establishes and maintains effective relationships with outside collaborators and other contacts. - A good organizer, with the ability to plan and implement projects’ activities; identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; ability to work under pressure.
EDUCATION Advance University degree in criminal justice; international relations; social sciences, or urban planning, or a first level university degree in same fields with relevant working experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in urban safety, development/governance, and/or community development. Excellent knowledge of urban safety, participatory planning processes and working with partners is an advantage. Experience working with the UN system is considered as an additional advantage.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent written and spoken English, French and Spanish required. OTHER SKILLS - Adept in using Microsoft Office tools and in the preparation of presentation materials. - Proven ability to facilitate discussions, analyse, synthesise, and to write reports.
REMUNERATION Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
Applications should include: • Cover memo (maximum 1 page) • Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information: 1. Educational Background (incl. dates) 2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) 3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.) 4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments 5. Expectations regarding remuneration
All applications should be submitted to: Mr. Juma Assiago Urban Governance Section UN-HABITAT P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email: juma.assiago@unhabitat.org
Please 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
Deadline for applications: 14 December 2011
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