Housing Policy Specialist

The consultant will conduct comparative housing-policy research for UN-Habitat’s Canada Office in Montreal. The role will analyze governance, regulation and affordability, develop evidence products and digital tools, and support policy dialogue on inclusive, climate-resilient housing solutions.

Department: Canada Office

• Research housing policies, governance and regulatory frameworks across OECD and global contexts
• Design quantitative and qualitative methods for housing-policy analysis
• Draft policy briefs, technical notes, case studies and recommendations
• Integrate affordability, accessibility, Indigenous-led models and climate considerations into research
• Develop housing-policy databases, indicators and visualization materials
• Support intergovernmental dialogue, stakeholder consultations and knowledge dissemination

• Master’s degree in urban studies, housing policy, urban planning, geography, economics, international development, social policy or a related field, or a first degree with two additional years
• At least two years of applied research and policy-analysis experience
• Experience analyzing housing models and standards in OECD countries
• Fluency in spoken and written English

• Full-time on-site consultancy for six months
• Extension may follow a positive performance evaluation
• Applicants must be Canadian residents, citizens or otherwise authorized to work in Canada