Under the overall supervision of the Director of the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge & Innovation Division (ERSKID), the consultant will perform the following duties:


Lead the design and execution of a stakeholder engagement track for WUF 13 and preparation of a corporate stakeholder engagement mechanism.
Provide strategic policy guidance and advise on WUF stakeholder engagement and partnerships, ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan 2026-2029, SDGs, and the New Urban Agenda
Design and lead implementation of inclusive stakeholder engagement processes, platforms, and events leading up to, during, and after WUF13
Design on performance measurement and impact indicators for WUF 13 stakeholder engagement roadmap and specific consultations tracks with major groups and stakeholders
Lead substantive and strategic review of WUF 13 sessions including Assemblies and Roundtables to ensure strategic relevance and high-impact outcomes aligned to the Forum’s theme and objectives
Lead substantive and strategic review and guidance of the substantive content and directions of pre-WUF 13 stakeholder engagement consultation session
Oversee substantive and strategic review and guidance of stakeholder inputs into WUF13 outcomes
Oversee consolidation of stakeholder inputs for the preparations of the Baku Call to Action including the work of the WUF Advisory Group that prepares the Call to Action
Consolidated diagnostics report on WUF stakeholder engagement (working with focal points of the major groups and stakeholder tracks) to identify key lessons, gaps, opportunities and future prospects
Develop a consolidated guide to sustain and institutionalize meaningful stakeholder engagement in WUF beyond WUF13, supporting long-term impact and collaboration
Develop a new UN-Habitat’s stakeholder engagement mechanism 2026-2029 drawing on the WUF 13 experiences and stakeholder inputs


Qualifications/special skills


Advanced university degree in business administration, management, economics, international relations, business administration, research, urban planning and architecture, mass media and communication, sociology, project management or related field is required.
A minimum of10 years of experience in urban research, data, partnerships and advocacy is required.
Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and partnership building at the international level is desirable. Proven track record in dealing with different constituencies and delegations, member states, civil society organizations, the private sector, etc is desirable
Proven track record in dealing with different urban related challenges within the context of partnership engagement is desirable. Knowledge of sustainable urban development and related issues is desirable.
Experience in the context of the UN system is desirable. Ability to work effectively in a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced multicultural environment is desirable.