Programme Management - Analyst (Economist)-Retainer

Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages a growing portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks. The KEMC sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Nairobi/Kenya which manages a portfolio of engagements in multiple countries in East and South Africa. This includes primarily transactional projects in partnership with the Nairobi based UN Agencies, UN-Habitat and UNEP, and multiple ‘operational’ projects in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and several island states.

Within the frame of the proposed construction of the Kampala Jinja Expressway, is a programme referenced as the Kampala Jinja Expressway “No-one worse off” (KJE-NOWO) initiative, which  aims to support UNRA to effectively implement 4 of the 7 safeguard programmes identified as being vital to meet the required IFC safeguard standards.

The successful implementation of the safeguards requires two discreet but connected sets of activities:

1. Firstly, identification of affected stakeholders and the establishment of credible dialogue and engagement platforms and forums that enable trust and confidence to be built.
2. Secondly, the collection of technical information to inform the dialogue and public engagements between UNRA and the affected persons.

In order to undertake the second activity above, there is in place a  technical UNOPS  and Cities Alliance project team that works in conjunction with Slum Dwellers International (via its local affiliate Altogether), amongst other stakeholders  namely Platform for Vendors in Uganda (PLAVU) and Association of Volunteers international (AVSI) who organize for the community liaison

Slum upgrading feasibility study:

This component of the programme is in support of the realization of both the short- and long-term development objectives related to the incremental in-situ upgrading of Kasokoso and Kinawataka informal settlements. The short-term objectives relate to the resettlement of households from the KJE ROW onto land that will benefit from a longer term incremental in-situ development process. The longer term objectives relate to a strategy and plan  for the longer term upgrading of Kasokoso and Kinawataka informal settlements.

Nakawa Market Accessibility study

Nakawa market is one of Kampala’s largest food markets providing thousands of direct and indirect economic opportunities. While every effort was taken to design the KJE alignment to minimize negative impacts on the Nakawa market, the exact scale and nature of the impacts on the long-term viability of Nakawa market by the construction of the KJE is unclear.

The purpose of this component is to

1. Determine the exact number and circumstances of traders currently trading from within the ROW that need to be relocated.
2. Identify the least disruptive economically viable short- term development options
3. Determine to what extent accessibility to the market is diminished by the construction of the expressway and if needed examine opportunities to restore or improve accessibility
4. Determine what options exist and make recommendations for the least disruptive long-term relocation or in-situ redevelopment option.

The  Programme Management Analyst (Economist) in collaboration with the team members and the project stakeholders will perform the following tasks:

• Assist in collection and analysis of financial and socio-economic data for the project.
• Advise and make recommendations on long term affordable and accessible financing of upgrading of the informal Settlements of Kinawataka and Kasokoso informal settlements.
• Work with Utility (electricity, water and sewerage) providers to develop feasible financial models for long term development options and extension of the services for Kinawataka and Kasokoso informal settlements
• Work with KCCA and other Utility providers to develop affordable and accessible financial models for the long term development and management of the Nakawa Market.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Urban/Municipal Planning, Governance or relevant field from a recognized University or equivalent is required
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in developing financial models for community projects in an urban setting is required.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

This is a local post and it is for only Ugandan nationals. Individuals with valid residency work permits are eligible to apply. 

The position is based in a family duty station

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Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.