Overview
The VLR Support Consultant will develop an SDG Voluntary Local Report for Moscow, contributing to research, data collection, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, drafting, and dissemination.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Lead VLR Consultant in preparing the VLR structure and chapter outline, researching Moscow's existing data sets, strategic plans, and relevant Russian-language policy documents.
- Conduct SDG data collection from open sources and provide structured inputs to the VLR Data Report, including translation and annotation of Russian-language data sources.
- Support the development of the Financial Analysis Component of the VLR, including review of Moscow's municipal budget allocation relative to SDG priorities; assessment of financing gaps and innovative financing mechanisms; preparation of a financial analysis brief.
- Support preparation of SDG Discussion Papers for the Stakeholder Consultation Forum, integrating financial analysis findings into relevant thematic sections.
- Assist in the organization and facilitation of the Moscow Government Stakeholder Consultation Forum, including preparation of facilitation materials, note-taking, and drafting of the Forum's summary report.
- Compile, organize, and present stakeholder feedback in a structured manner to support the Lead VLR Consultant in integrating inputs into subsequent VLR drafts.
- Provide drafting support to the Lead VLR Consultant throughout the VLR drafting phase, including researching and writing sections, fact-checking, editing, and formatting documents in line with UN-Habitat editorial standards.
- Support the review cycle by organizing and tracking revisions from Task Force members, maintaining a consolidated comments log, and preparing clean track-changes versions of drafts.
- Provide logistical and content support for the VLR Launch Event and any international dissemination events, including preparation of background briefs, fact sheets, and event materials.
Required Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in research, policy analysis, project implementation in the areas of urban sustainability; Experience in preparing succinct analytical documents and SDG-related research, VLR/VNR support or municipal analysis would be an advantage. Experience working on urban research in Moscow is highly desirable; Experience working with Russian government counterparts or within the Russian urban planning context is a strong advantage. Proven ability to gather, organize, and analyze large data sets from multiple sources, including Russian-language official statistics and policy documents.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in urban planning, economics, social sciences, public policy, international development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
