Background:
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations 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.
Introduction
Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) envisages ensuring access to inclusive, quality…
Read moreIssue Date: 19 July 2024
Deadline: 31 August 2024
1. About the GWOPA Assembly
The GWOPA Assembly is one of the three main bodies constituting the organizational structure of GWOPA, alongside the GWOPA Steering Committee and the GWOPA Secretariat. The Assembly is open to all institutional and individual members. The functions of the GWOPA Assembly (Membership) include:
- Reviews, guides and…
Issue Date: 19 July 2024
Deadline: 15 August 2024
1. About the GWOPA Steering Committee (SC)
The GWOPA Steering Committee (SC) is an elected body that provides strategic guidance to the GWOPA Secretariat. It helps define direction, review progress and work plans, and provide critical feedback on implementation to ensure GWOPA continues to reflect the views of its member stakeholder groups.
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Read morePurpose of the Call for Inputs
UN-Habitat, in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, are seeking case-studies to inform the World Smart Cities Outlook and the development of International Guidelines for People-centred Smart Cities. The aim is to gather best-practices, insights and experiences from UN Member States, Local and Regional Governments, UN-Habitat partners,…
Read more- Introduction / Background
GWOPA is the Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance with its Secretariat led by UN-Habitat and hosted in Bonn, Germany. GWOPA leads the global movement for Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOPs). These peer-support partnerships between water and sanitation service providers work by harnessing the skills, knowledge, and goodwill within a strong utility to build the capacity and improve the…
Read moreWelcome to the Junior Professional Officer Programme
The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme provides young professionals with hands-on experience in the international arena. JPOs are professional level staff, financed by their respective governments, normally for a period of two to three years. Applications for JPO positions is made by nationals through their respective governments. JPOs have the status of international civil servants and are subject to the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules.
The main objective of the JPO Programme is to support the implementation of UN-Habitat's mission, which is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.