Un-Habitat Housing Accessibility Specialist

Drive innovation in housing solutions as a Housing Accessibility Standards Specialist with UN-Habitat in Montreal. Lead advocacy efforts to create accessible-ready housing standards and engage with diverse stakeholders.
In this vital role, you will guide the development of the Accessible-Ready Housing Guidance Package. Collaborating with persons with disabilities and municipal staff, you will ensure their needs shape housing standards. The position also involves analyzing policy, developing prototypes, and facilitating knowledge exchange to advance equitable housing solutions.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead consultations to gather evidence from diverse stakeholders - Contribute to the development of accessible-ready housing guidelines - Analyze feedback for recommendations on policy reform - Create training products in accessible formats - Coordinate project management and resource mobilization efforts
Requirements: - Master’s degree in Social Policy, Urban Planning, or related fields - Minimum 2 years in accessibility policy or disability inclusion - Proven experience in inclusive engagement processes - Knowledge of rights-based housing approaches - Familiarity with Canadian housing regulations
Utilize your strong policy analysis and community engagement skills to impact housing accessibility for all through UN-Habitat.#J-18808-Ljbffr