BACKGROUND
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations 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 Land and GLTN Unit, located within the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to develop, test and disseminate pro-poor and gender responsive approaches in regard to urban land, innovative residential tenures, affordable land management/administration systems, and land related regulatory/legal frameworks and tools. The Unit hence focuses on research and tool development also to supply technical advice to Member States and backstop the Regional offices and other sections of UN-Habitat. Land tools provide a resource for enabling action. While there has been extensive global discussion around land policies that work for the poor, there has been insufficient attention paid to the development of methods for developing and implementing these pro-poor land policies. Consequently what are required are land tools that are affordable and accessible for all sections of the population in countries around the world. This is essential for creating societies with sustainable, equal access and use of land. Work has already started on these approaches, both for developing and post-conflict societies. Incremental expansion of this work over time, as capacity is developed, will take place through the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN, the Network), the Secretariat of which is located at UN-Habitat.
This international consultancy post for Country Operations for DRC is created to reach the objectives of the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) in supporting the implementation of pro-poor and gender-responsive land reforms at country level. The core of the strategy and interventions at country level would be through value-addition and working through and with partners. Five main areas of interventions at country level have been identified: (1) knowledge and awareness-building, (2) land policy reform, (3) donor coordination, (4) capacity development, and 5) tool development and implementation. Based on the previous experience of the network, these five thematic areas are critical entry points in land sector reform. In consensus with its partners, at global level and with national partners, GLTN will work with a variety of stakeholders including national, local and municipal governments, development partners, civil society, grassroots organizations and other non-state actors, to catalyse and add value to existing processes in the land sector in a convergent and focused manner that will have positive impact especially on the urban and rural poor and will benefit both women and men in a more equal way. The consultant for Country Operations directly reports to the Unit Leader, Land and GLTN Unit or any authorized staff. The focus of this job is for the support in coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country level work of the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN), focusing on selected priority countries in Africa and coordination with regional programmes.

RESPONSIBILITES
The International Consultant will be responsible for the following duties:
• Supports the conceptualization of the country level strategy of the GLTN, abiding by its vision and core principles.
• Works with UN-Habitat Regional Office for Africa, DRC country team, government and other key partners in DRC identified to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of GLTN’s country level work.
• Monitors and analyses specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Reviews relevant GLTN tools and approaches such as the continuum of land rights, Social Tenure Domain Model, Gender Evaluation Criteria, Participatory and Inclusive Land Readjustment, participatory enumeration, among others and their applicability in the DRC context
• Provides substantive support such as review of the GLTN tools in French, for use in DRC and in other Francophone countries.
• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies.
• Assists in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of learning events, participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Undertakes in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support to priority countries.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
• Counterparts, officers and technical staff in UN- Habitat headquarters and regional office, DRC country office
• Representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, consultants
• GLTN Partners, regional commissions, international development partners
• UN Country Team
• Thematic Groups on Land
• Civil society, professional groups and training institutions on land

RESULTS/ OUTPUTS EXPECTED:
• Provides operational support to managing the country operations of GLTN Partners.
• Provides well researched and sound analysis of issues and developments affecting programme/project development, administration and implementation that will inform GLTN’s country level operations.
• Provides thorough, well-reasoned written contributions and presentations. Effectively, and in a timely manner, liaises and interacts with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.

COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of GLTN’s vision, principles and approaches relevant to effectively carrying them out at country level. Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and Organising: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Team Work: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

EDUCATION
At least a first-level university degree in land administration and management, social sciences, or related fields. Advanced related education or degree is an advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Experience in addressing land tenure and administration issues in developing countries (particularly in DRC) is required;
• Experience on research, coordination, knowledge management and documentation on land tenure and other related issues is highly preferred;
• Knowledge on land and land tenure tools, good practices and innovations is desirable;
• Experience in coordination of multi stakeholder projects and complex partnerships is desirable;
• Team working ability and flexibility;
• Previous UN working experience is preferred;

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in French and English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other local languages in DRC is an added advantage.
OTHERS:
• Willingness to go on frequent missions to DRC
• Very good writing and computer skills, including Word Processing and PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure and in an ethnically diverse and political setting.

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 in instalments upon completion and acceptance of the outputs.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should include:
• Motivation Letter (maximum 1 page)
• Summary CV (please use the United Nations standard personal history form available upon request or via http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc).:
• 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 (daily)
• List of referees
• Financial Proposal (e.g Consultancy fees)
• Proof of relevant work

All applications should be submitted to:
Global Land Tools Network Secretariat, UN-Habitat
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info.ullg@unhabitat.org cc: Lowie.Rosales-Kawasaki@unhabitat.org
Subject of the email: Application – Country Operations-DRC
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: 02 March 2015