Field Officer

United Nations - UN United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Consultant Closes 26 May 2026 3 days left

Overview

Strengthen field presence, government relationships, and partnership coordination for UN-Habitat's EUNDICI and JSB operations in Dadaab–Hagadera Municipality.


Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain regular engagement with Dadaab–Hagadera Municipality, Garissa County Government, and DRS; facilitate coordination meetings, prepare minutes, and track follow-up actions.
  • Serve as day-to-day liaison with the JSB implementing partner, tracking field activities and flagging operational risks and issues.
  • Represent UN-Habitat in relevant Dadaab sector coordination forums and maintain an updated partnership contacts and activity log.
  • Collect and compile contextual field data including community feedback, access conditions, local market updates, partner activity, and emerging risks.
  • Facilitate multi-stakeholder planning and validation workshops for EU-funded projects.
  • Organize community co-design sessions for JSB flood protection infrastructure and flood-resilient shelter prototypes.
Required Experience

Minimum of 3 years of field-based experience in humanitarian, development, or displacement-affected settings in Kenya is required.

Qualifications

University degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related fields is required. Master's degree is an added advantage.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Languages Preferred
• Knowledge of Somali or Swahili is a strong advantage given the working context.
Contract Duration
6 Months
Work Modality
Dadaab, Kenya
Remuneration
Not specified
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