Community and Stakeholder Engagement Advocate

The position of Programme Management - Associate (Community and Stakeholder Engagement Associate) is under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. As this position is related to QUDSI-R4R project (Quality Urban Development and Sustainable Interventions for Jerusalem’s Old City), in the occupied Palestinian territory with an expected duration of five and half years (Already started in January 2022) , the LICA Contract extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding under the project

UN-Habitat is leading the implementation of a 5.5-year EU funded Project: “Quality Urban Development and Sustainable Interventions – Rehabilitation for Revitalization (QUDSI-R4R)” in partnership with local technical and academic entities. The Project aims to improve socio-economic conditions for Palestinians in the Old City of Jerusalem by rehabilitating towards revitalizing historic sites as a catalyst for Palestinian integrated urban regeneration. The activities of the project focus on strengthening the old city’s Palestinian intergovernmental coordination; Rehabilitation and maintenance as well as business development and sustainability of key areas in the Old City; as well as professional capacity building for individuals who work in the Old City’s regeneration, advancing their professional development in several core competencies capable of unlocking new commercial opportunities in the economic sector. In parallel, the project also includes an interconnected track of Technological Empowerment and Innovation directed to Palestinian youth”

Funded by the European Union, UN-Habitat- is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Community and Stakeholder Engagement Associate under the overall guidance and the direct supervision of the Project Manager.  As this position is related to QUDSI-R4R project in the occupied Palestinian territory with an expected duration of five and half years, the Service Contract extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding under the project.

Since 2003 UN-Habitat has supported the government and people of the State of Palestine through the Special Human Settlements Programme for the Palestinian People that was established to improve the human settlements conditions, with focus on spatial planning, land management and housing issues, addressing the urbanization challenges, supporting the building of a Palestinian state, humanitarian action and peace-building, in the areas where there are acute humanitarian and development needs

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Special Human Settlements Programme for the Palestinian People.

The Community and Stakeholder Engagement Associate role is to serve as the vital link between the organization and the project-based stakeholders and their communities. This role exists to foster trust, build meaningful relationships, and ensure that community voices are heard, respected, and reflected in the organizational decisions and project initiatives.

Also, this role is focused on relationship building through establishing direct connections with community leaders and members, local organizations, as well as their networks, in addition to advocacy and representation of activities, through acting as a voice for the community needs and concerns and ensure that they are addressed within the project organizational planning. Furthermore, the role requires direct engagement through different activities, where the advocate will design, implement, and support the creation of outreach activities, events, and partnerships, in addition to providing a clear path of communication between the organization/project and the community. Thus, this role exists to build bridges between the organization and the project stakeholders as well as the  community, ensuring that engagement is not transactional but transformational.

Summary of Key Results:  

The Community and Stakeholder Engagement Associate provides practical support to community outreach, engagement, and communication activities under the QUDSI-R4R project, under the supervision of the Project Manager, with a focus on day-to-day implementation in Jerusalem’s Old City.

1. Community Outreach, Engagement, and Partnerships

• Support community outreach and engagement activities targeting residents, youth, tenants, shopkeepers, and other local stakeholders in the Old City.

• Maintain regular communication with community members to support trust-building and information sharing.

• Assist in organizing meetings and consultations with families, residents, business owners, and community groups.

• Support coordination with local institutions, community organizations, and stakeholders relevant to project activities.

• Collect and document community feedback, concerns, and observations to support project follow-up.

• Support inclusive engagement approaches in coordination with gender and youth focal points.

2. Events, Visibility, and Communication Support

• Support planning and organization of community-based activities, including workshops, events, consultations, and public meetings.

• Assist with outreach and communication activities that support project visibility, including social media and online content, in coordination with the Project Management Team.

• Support basic data collection related to community participation and engagement activities.

• Assist in preparing simple community surveys and summarizing results for internal use.

• Support coordination of community learning activities, trainings, and awareness sessions, including activities with schools and local institutions.

• Assist in preparing community-focused stories, short articles, and content for public communication materials.

3. Operational and Logistical Support

• Support operational and administrative aspects of community activities, including coordination of small procurements, recruitments, and activity-related follow-up.

• Coordinate logistical arrangements for workshops, trainings, events, and field activities, including venues, materials, scheduling, and on-site support.

• Maintain organized records, attendance lists, and documentation related to community engagement activities.

Perform other project-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager to support smooth project implementation.