Active Mobility Consultant

United Nations

Job details

  • ONSITE
  • CONSULTING
  • NAIROBI
  • Verified 2026-11-05
  • Source: United Nations public UN Careers board

Original job description

Result of Service 1. GEF Working Group on active mobility; Organization and delivery of two meetings of the GEF Working Group on Active Mobility, including preparation of agendas, technical notes and briefs, and presentations, together with meeting summary reports and follow-up on agreed actions coordinated with UNEP’s Sustainable Mobility Unit. 2. Country level research and knowledge development; Development of country-level case studies documenting the process, outputs and lessons learned from national and city-level walking and cycling policy, strategy or action plan development under UN Development Account projects together with technical inputs, review comments and briefing materials produced for related government consultations. Case studies will highlight the stakeholder engagement approach, key policy content, and the enablers and barriers encountered in each country, and will be structured for use as knowledge products for PAAPAM. 3. Country level technical assistance and programme delivery; Provide technical assistance to at least two PAAPAM flagship countries. This includes stakeholder engagement, the preparation of workshop materials and reports, capacity development and regular engagement with national and city level counterparts. 4. Active Mobility Investment and Financing Guidance; Development of a guidance note and/or practical tool on financing and investment for active mobility, for use by governments, donors and financial institutions engaging through the GEF Working Group and the wider Programme. 5. Regional PAAPAM Coordination; Technical and coordination support to the PAAPAM Coordination Hub and Regional Task Forces, including consolidated progress updates, a lessons-learned summary, and briefing materials prepared for the PAAPAM Steering Group. 6. General Project Support; Provision of general support to the active mobility programme lead, including preparation of presentations, briefing materials, and logistical arrangements for events and capacity-building activities. Work Location UNEP Nairobi Expected duration 12 Months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The overall objective of the Industry and Economy Division of UNEP is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities, and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies, practices, and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals, and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices, and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The Sustainable Mobility Unit (SMU) is part of the Industry and Economy Division and promotes sustainable low and zero emissions transport in low-and-middle-income countries around the world through projects and programmes on cleaner Fuels and Vehicles, Electric Mobility, Active Mobility and Transport Digitalisation. The consultant will support the delivery of the Active Mobility projects across its donor-funded projects and represent/support SMU’s technical engagement with the GEF Working Group on Active Mobility. The consultant will provide technical, coordination and reporting support at regional, national and city level, with particular attention to policy, strategy and action plan development, and to unlocking investment for walking and cycling. The consultant will also assist in the implementation of the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM) In close consultation with the SMU Active Mobility lead, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities: Lead engagement with the GEF Working Group on Active Mobility. Coordinate and host two working group meetings. Prepare technical notes, policy briefs and presentations for Working Group sessions; track agreed actions and follow up on behalf of SMU; ensure GEF-related outputs are coherent with ongoing activities. 1. Develop investment and financing guidance for active mobility. Contribute to guidance notes, business cases and tools that help governments, donors and financial institutions, including those engaging through the GEF Working Group to prioritize and structure investment in walking and cycling infrastructure and programmes. 2. Support policy, strategy and action plan development. Provide technical support to national and city governments developing or reviewing walking and cycling policies, strategies, master plans or action plans, in target countries including drafting inputs, reviewing government-produced drafts, and preparing briefing materials for stakeholder consultations. 3. Support the development of investment and financing guidance for active mobility. Contribute to guidance notes, business cases and tools that help governments, donors and financial institutions – including those engaging through the GEF Working Group - prioritize and structure investment in walking and cycling infrastructure and programmes. 4. Assist the PAAPAM Coordination Hub and regional task forces in monitoring and implementation progress across countries, compiling lessons learned and preparing materials for the PAAPAM Steering Groups and related regional convenings. 5. Prepare case studies, factsheets, reports presentations and web/newsletter content that showcase results across the active mobility portfolio and support knowledge development and dissemination, clearly distinguishing which donor/project each result relates to. 6. Provide general support to the SMU active mobility team. Assist with logistics and substantive preparation for workshops, missions, training and Working Group meetings at regional, country and city level, and undertake any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor within the scope of this assignment. Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree is required (master’s or equivalent) in sustainable transport, digitalization, urban planning, or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least 2 years of experience working on active mobility, urban planning, and/or gender. Proven experience working with national and city governments in Africa is required. Proven experience in design, coordination, delivery of training and virtual knowledge-sharing events is required. Proven technical writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills are required. Proven expertise in sustainable transport projects within Africa is required. Prior experience working in an international organization or government agency is desirable. Solid understanding of walking and cycling trends, and policy frameworks is desirable. Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, training, technical writing, and effective communication are desirable. Familiarity with national and international development frameworks, including experience with donor-funded projects and the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility is desirable. Languages English and French are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional Information Not available. No Fee THE 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.

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