UN Habitat Community Mobilization Expert Jobs Kenya 2025

UN Habitat Community Mobilization Expert Jobs Kenya 2025 – NGO Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Human Settlements Programme has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Kenya. They are currently hiring for the position of Community Mobilization Expert at Nairobi. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.

UN Habitat Community Mobilization Expert Jobs 2025 Details

Position	Community Mobilization Expert
Location	Nairobi, Kenya
Organization	United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Application Deadline	27th July, 2025
Job Type	Full-time

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Examine registry data, source in collaboration with the Slum Upgrading Department and the Nairobi City County Government to develop a real time mobilization and group actions of the beneficiaries of Ex-Grogon site with disaggregate for women and youth in the context of the community led house production.
With consultation and concurrence with the Project Implementation Technical Team (PITT), collaborate with partners particularly the county and national government in the organization of meetings and events (scheduling and confirmation of participation, preparation of material, identification of logistical needs, preparation and management of attendance lists, presentation files, etc.)
Organize field visits and manage collaboration with local partners (CBOs/NGOs) e) Record meetings, activities, projects and interagency initiatives through minutes and reports; or documents related to the project and / or initiatives of Ex-Grogon site (letters of invitations, contacts, presentations, among others), as requested.
Collaborate in the follow-up of the community group actions and referrals of the deliberations of the meetings and other activities, in coordination with the PITT.
Collaborate on the improvement and updating of shared files information, documentation, initiatives, activities offered to the partners for Ex-Grogon site where applicable.
Catalogue and archive the physical documentation of the project information, in coordination with the PINUA Project Manager.
Report to the PINUA Project Manager/UN-Habitat on a regular basis, identifying and anticipating in a timely manner potential risks and issues that may affect project delivery and advice on mitigating measures.
Support project communications and advocacy by organizing community events in project sites.
Provide structured mentorship to two young professionals or interns through the delivery of all the outputs.

Qualifications & Experiences

First-level university degree (Undergraduate, Bachelor or equivalent) preferably in a field related to the post description with minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is required. A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in community development/ social work in the context of human settlement/ urban development sectors is required. Experience working in an international organization/ non-governmental organization is highly desirable. Good understanding of the local community content and connected power dynamics is desirable. Experience in human rights, gender equality or youth empowerment is desirable. Knowledge of concepts and main debates related to housing administration, urban planning, housing finance, gender equality, youth is desirable. He/she must also have good oral and writing skills in the English language.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Although not a requirement, proficiency in Kiswahili is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official UN Habitat career portal.

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(Visit the link and search for the job title “Community Mobilization Expert – Nairobi” to begin your application.)

Make sure to submit your application before 27th July, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.