Housing Policy Specialist

United Nations - UN United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Consultant Closes 10 Aug 2026 18 days left

Overview

The consultant will provide support in data management and prepare evidence-based inputs on housing policies, as well as support research and knowledge management activities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct applied and comparative research on housing market policies, governance arrangements, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Design and implement policy research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative).
  • Draft analytical papers, technical notes, and policy briefs.
  • Examine and document policy drivers, barriers, and enablers influencing market housing supply.
  • Integrate equity and inclusion perspectives into the policy framework and outputs.
  • Contribute to the preparation of case studies on housing supply reforms.
  • Support intergovernmental policy dialogues and expert consultations.
  • Analyze and summarize findings for dissemination.
  • Support development of knowledge products and digital tools.
  • Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project progress.
  • Engage with stakeholders to strengthen research partnerships.
  • Prepare briefings and recommendations to inform housing policy reform.
  • Support the synthesis and dissemination of findings through workshops and presentations.
  • Provide support in preparing inputs for major domestic and global events.
  • Provide support to the Canada Office across general functions.
Required Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied research and policy analysis, including designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, survey design, and documenting and communicating research outputs is required. Demonstrated ability to conduct comparative and applied research on housing supply, adequacy, and affordability; synthesize complex information; and present findings in formats accessible to policymakers, practitioners, and diverse audiences is required. Experience analyzing and applying frameworks or standards of housing models in OECD countries is required. Proven experience drafting analytical papers, technical notes, policy briefs, and case studies, with strong report writing, reviewing, and editorial skills is required. Experience contributing to national or international projects on housing supply systems is desirable. Experience within the United Nations Common System or other international organizations is desirable.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Urban Studies, Housing Policy, Urban Planning, Geography, Economics, International Development, Social Policy, or a related field with a focus on housing policy research is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
Proficiency and/or fluency in French is highly desirable, and knowledge of another official UN language is considered an additional asset.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
on-site
Remuneration
Not specified
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