Result of ServiceThe consultant will be responsible for preparing data and evidence-based inputs on sustainable urbanization issues and conducting research under the guidance of the staff team to support the development and implementation of the office programme in Montreal. Work LocationMontreal Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesUN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda (NUA). UN-Habitat’s Montreal Office fosters linkages among research, policy, and action to advance sustainable urban development globally. The office will activate a network of key partners to accelerate the quality and scale of urban sustainability solutions to implement the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan, with a focus on housing, land use and basic service provision and their linkage to climate and biodiversity action to enhance urban resilience and promote equity and justice. The office will establish a hub to advance the development and synthesis of science, data, innovation, and solutions on urban sustainability. In addition, the Montreal Office will establish close working relations with Canadian and North American subnational governments, grassroots organizations, practitioners, the private sector and other relevant constituency groups. The newly established UN-Habitat Montreal Office is seeking motivated, highly skilled, and experienced professionals to join the team. The position is initially offered as a six-month contract, with the possibility of extension based on a positive performance evaluation. Reporting line This on-site position is fulltime, and is based at UN-Habitat Office in Montreal, Canada. The consultant reports to the Lead, Montreal Office, under the overall guidance of the Director of the UN-Habitat North America Office. Applicants must be Canadian residents or citizens or have permission to work in Canada. The consultant will carry out the following tasks and responsibilities: 1. The consultant will work under supervision of the Montreal Office team and in coordination with the New York Office team as well as with other regional, country or headquarters offices of the Agency. They are responsible for ensuring effective coordination and synergy maximization 2. The consultant will be responsible for keeping the North America Office Director and staff members in Montreal fully informed of all agreements, activities, actions, relevant challenges or missions that impact the achievement of the project objectives. 3. The consultant will be responsible for preparing and submitting a Monthly Activity Report on time. The report must provide detailed information on the activities and tasks completed during the reporting period. 4. The consultant will provide general support to the office including participation in events and/or meetings and perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisors. 5. Provide technical support on the conceptualization and production of research and data products on sustainable urbanization related areas in close coordination with UN-Habitat Montreal Office team. 6. Plan and design strategies for research and data analysis, including quantitative and qualitative data as well as structures and platforms for data collection. 7. Provide support on monitoring and reporting related activities in collaboration with the Montreal Office team. 8. Develop training materials as needed. 9. Provide support and advice on strategic partnerships and alliances with relevant data entities. 10. Prepare technical notes and research documents on quantitative and qualitative data and policy in the realm of sustainable urbanization in coordination with the Montreal team. 11. Contribute to resource mobilization activities under request of the head of the office. Qualifications/special skillsA Master studies in Economics, International Development, Statistics, Urban Economy or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years experience in research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative analysis tools, survey design and methods, documenting and communicating research outputs is required. Ability to combine and present complex information in a simple manner that is suitable for diverse audiences is required. Strong report writing and reviewing skills is desirable. Progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the field of sustainable urbanization is desirable. Experience working in the UN Nations Common System is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the official working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Proficiency and/or fluency in French is highly desirable, and knowledge of another official UN language is considered an additional asset. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.