Active Mobility Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is recruiting an Active Mobility Consultant based in Nairobi. The consultant supports the delivery of active mobility projects across donor-funded projects and represents the Sustainable Mobility Unit's technical engagement with the GEF Working Group on Active Mobility. The work covers policy, strategy and action plan development, and unlocking investment for walking and cycling, with a 12-month expected duration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engagement with the GEF Working Group on Active Mobility, coordinating and hosting two meetings, preparing agendas, technical notes, briefs and presentations, and following up on agreed actions.
• Develop investment and financing guidance and practical tools for governments, donors and financial institutions to invest in walking and cycling infrastructure.
• Support national and city governments in developing walking and cycling policies, strategies and action plans, including drafting inputs, reviewing drafts and preparing briefing materials for consultations.
• Provide technical assistance to at least two PAAPAM flagship countries, including stakeholder engagement, workshop materials, capacity development and regular contact with national and city counterparts.
• Support the PAAPAM Coordination Hub and regional task forces with progress updates, lessons learned and briefing materials for the Steering Group.
• Develop country-level case studies on walking and cycling policy development, highlighting stakeholder engagement, policy content and enablers and barriers.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials and logistical arrangements for events, workshops and capacity-building activities, and support the active mobility project lead.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in sustainable transport, digitalization, urban planning or a related field, or a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in active mobility, urban planning and/or gender.
• Proven experience working with national and city governments in Africa.
• Proven experience designing, coordinating and delivering training and virtual knowledge-sharing events.
• Prior experience in an international organization or government agency is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English; French is the second official language of the UN Secretariat.

Required skills

• Technical writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Expertise in sustainable transport projects in Africa.
• Stakeholder engagement, training and communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects, development frameworks and the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility is desirable.