Housing Expert (National)

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking a national Housing Expert to support the implementation of Ethiopia's National Housing Policy (2025). The consultant will work on evidence‑based housing investment, pilot rehousing solutions, and a replicable city‑level housing diagnostic methodology.

Key responsibilities

• Strengthen implementation of Ethiopia's National Housing Policy by providing data‑driven recommendations.
• Develop a bankable in‑situ rehousing pilot and a city housing diagnostic methodology.
• Prepare an affordable housing investment case for engagement with the Government of Ethiopia and potential funders.
• Conduct a housing market research programme covering the full value chain from land to rental.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with government, private developers, cooperatives, and finance institutions.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in housing policy, urban development, and market research.
• Familiarity with Ethiopia's housing sector and regulatory environment.
• Ability to produce investment cases, diagnostic tools, and partnership frameworks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Six‑month consultancy with UN‑Habitat.
• Opportunity to influence national housing strategy and climate‑resilient urban development.