Housing Policy Specialist
Quick answer
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a mid-level Housing Policy Specialist in Montreal, Canada, to support applied research and knowledge management activities related to housing policies.
- Role
- Housing Policy Specialist
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The consultant will be responsible for providing support in all the steps of the data management process and preparing evidence-based inputs on international and domestic housing policies, as well as supporting applied research and knowledge management activities.
What you'll do
- Conduct applied and comparative research on housing market policies
- Design and implement policy research methodologies
- Draft analytical papers, technical notes, and policy briefs
- Examine and document policy drivers, barriers, and enablers influencing market housing supply
- Support intergovernmental policy dialogues and expert consultations
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Urban Studies, Housing Policy, Urban Planning, Geography, Economics, International Development, Social Policy or a related field with a focus on housing policy research
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied research and policy analysis
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required; proficiency and/or fluency in French is highly desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Montreal, Canada.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of professional experience in applied research and policy analysis are required.
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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