Housing Expert (National)
Quick answer
UN-Habitat is seeking a Housing Expert (National) for a 6-month contract in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to support the development of an affordable housing investment case and co-develop a city housing diagnostic methodology.
- Role
- Housing Expert (National)
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Support the development of an affordable housing investment case, co-develop an in-situ rehousing pilot proposal, and develop a replicable city housing diagnostic methodology for Addis Ababa and one secondary city.
What you'll do
- Support the development of an affordable housing investment case with the Government of Ethiopia
- Co-develop an in-situ rehousing pilot proposal with the Addis Ababa City Administration
- Develop and pilot a replicable city housing diagnostic methodology for Addis Ababa and one secondary city
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, finance, urban planning, civil engineering/construction management, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Ethiopia’s housing, construction, urban development or finance sector
- Demonstrated experience engaging senior government officials at federal and city level
- Practical knowledge of the construction sector with demonstrated ability to verify materials prices, construction costs and delivery capacity through field work and professional networks
- Working knowledge of housing finance in Ethiopia; established relationships with, or demonstrated ability to engage, banks and microfinance institutions
- Familiarity with housing market analysis and with value chain or economic impact approaches to the housing sector
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
What is the compensation?
Not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) and minimum 5 years of professional experience in Ethiopia’s housing sector.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal link provided.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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