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Project Implementation and Coordination Support Consultant

UN-HabitatBilbao, Spain
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:4 Aug 2026Job ID:281437Posted on:24 Jul 2026
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Overview

Coordinates a municipal SDG-localisation project for the Local2030 Coalition, managing delivery, stakeholder engagement, policy and knowledge products, events, communications and donor reporting so local evidence and solutions shape sustainable-development processes.

Department: Local2030 Coalition Secretariat

Languages

Required: English, German

Desired: Another UN language

Job Areas

  1. Programme & Project Management
  2. Knowledge & Information Management

Minimum Experience

2 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate project workplans, activities, milestones and donor reporting for municipal SDG localisation
  • Manage development, review, publication and dissemination of policy and knowledge products
  • Organise consultations, high-level events, workshops, training and peer-learning activities
  • Document local solutions, good practices and stakeholder contributions for global policy processes
  • Maintain project repositories and produce web, social-media and communication materials
  • Coordinate procurement, service recruitment, travel, finance and contractual documentation
  • Facilitate collaboration among UN entities, donors, municipalities and Local2030 partners
  • Identify delivery risks, coordinate corrective action and prepare implementation and achievement reports

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in public affairs, political science, social sciences, development studies or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
  • At least two years of experience supporting project implementation, progress monitoring, activity coordination, shared information management and timely delivery
  • Experience organising global multi-stakeholder events and preparing invitations, agendas, concept notes and talking points
  • Advocacy experience developing key messages and promoting project outputs through online platforms and social media
  • Fluency in English and German

Skills

Project CoordinationKnowledge ManagementPolicy ProductsStakeholder EngagementEvent ManagementDonor ReportingAdvocacyContent DevelopmentContract ManagementRisk Management

Tools

Online Collaboration PlatformsSocial Media

Additional info

  • Consultancy duration is nine months
  • The consultant reports to the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat Team Lead