Housing Expert (National)

Acts as UN-Habitat national focal point for Ethiopia housing work, advancing investment-case evidence, an Addis Ababa rehousing pilot, city diagnostics and partnerships for affordable housing.

• Review and strengthen the affordable housing investment case for government and funder engagement
• Prepare briefing notes, talking points and presentation materials for federal ministries, banks and city administrations
• Co-develop an Addis Ababa in-situ rehousing pilot with city authorities and technical partners
• Support household enumeration, community engagement and technical structuring for the rehousing pilot
• Develop and pilot a replicable city housing diagnostic methodology in Addis Ababa and a secondary city
• Produce analytical briefs and document the diagnostic method for future housing policy work
• Maintain partner engagement across government, finance, developers, cooperatives, United Nations agencies and research institutions

• Advanced university degree in economics, finance, urban planning, civil engineering, construction management or a related field, or first-level degree with additional relevant experience
• Minimum five years of professional experience in the housing, construction, urban development or finance sector in Ethiopia
• Demonstrated experience engaging senior government officials at federal and city level
• Practical knowledge of the construction sector and ability to verify materials prices, construction costs and delivery capacity through field work and professional networks
• Fluency in Amharic and English

• National consultancy expected to last six months
• Assignment supports Ethiopia National Housing Policy implementation and affordable housing portfolio development