Senior Advisor – Urban Development (Part‑time, Argentina)

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking a part‑time Senior Advisor to provide high‑level technical guidance for its Argentina programme portfolio. Reporting to the ROLAC Regional Director and the Andean Countries Hub Coordinator, the consultant will support the FIDUS Project and other initiatives, ensuring quality, consistency and strategic impact across urban development activities.

Key responsibilities

• Inform and validate progress of the FIDUS Project and assigned initiatives, highlighting achievements, challenges, risks and opportunities for the Regional Director and Hub Coordinator.
• Review and validate technical reports, methodologies, concept notes and other deliverables to ensure methodological coherence and quality standards.
• Lead the development of methodologies, analytical frameworks and technical tools for sustainable urban development, territorial planning, resilience, housing and public space.
• Provide senior technical advice, facilitate coordination among multidisciplinary consultants and support dialogue with governments, academia, development partners and the private sector.
• Oversee implementation, supervise consultant assignments, monitor progress and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, impact and compliance with UN values.
• Promote knowledge management by documenting lessons learned, reviewing publications and supporting the creation of knowledge products and capacity‑building activities.