This job is with United Nations, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Result of Service The consultant will be responsible for providing support in all the steps of the data management process and preparing evidence-based inputs on international and domestic housing policies, as well as supporting applied research and knowledge management activities. Under the guidance of the UN-Habitat Canada Office team, the consultant will consolidate research outputs and knowledge products that strengthen the office’s housing programme and contribute to the global exchange of Canadian expertise on sustainable and inclusive housing and urban development.Work Location MontrealExpected duration 6 monthsDuties and Responsibilities 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 Canada Office of UN-Habitat strengthens the organization’s mission by serving as a focal point for partnerships, applied research, and policy engagement in Canada and across North America for the implementation of UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan. Operating from the City of Montreal, the Canada Office plays a central role in four domains: partner engagement and resource mobilization; research-policy-action interface; advocacy and communication; and the advancement of sustainable urbanization agendas within the Canadian and North American context.The Canada Office places particular emphasis on knowledge and innovation with a view to accelerating housing solutions that are affordable, adequate, resilient, and compatible with national and global commitments.In alignment with its housing and urban development priorities, the Canada Office also contributes to UN-Habitat’s global efforts to strengthen intergovernmental dialogue and cooperation on housing in close cooperation with UN-Habitat's Land,



Housing and Shelter Section in Nairobi, Kenya. This includes supporting the work of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All (OWEG-H), which aims to advance a shared understanding and actionable recommendations for realizing the right to adequate housing within the framework of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Through evidence-based research, policy engagement, and partnership-building, the Canada Office helps ensure that global innovations and lessons inform and enrich the OEWG-H’s deliberations and outputs.UN-Habitat Canada Office is seeking motivated, highly skilled, and experienced professionals to join the team. The position is initially offered as a six-month contract, with the possibility of extension based on a positive performance evaluation.Reporting lineThis in office position is fulltime, and is based in Montreal, Canada. This mid-level position is under the overall guidance of the Head of Office of the UN-Habitat Canada Office and report directly to the Programme Management Officer (P4), Human Settlements. Applicants must be Canadian residents or citizens or have permission to work in Canada.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe consultant will carry out the following tasks and responsibilities:1. Conduct applied and comparative research on housing market policies, governance arrangements, and regulatory frameworks across OECD and selected global contexts. 2. Design and implement policy research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) to analyze multi-level governance, fiscal, and regulatory approaches affecting housing markets and affordability. 3. Draft analytical papers, technical notes,



and policy briefs synthesizing comparative insights on effective housing policy instruments, institutional coordination, and innovation models relevant for Canada and international partners. 4. Examine and document policy drivers, barriers, and enablers influencing market housing supply, including land-use regulation, not-for-profit housing, infrastructure financing, labour policy, and environmental and climate factors. 5. Integrate equity and inclusion perspectives—including accessibility, Indigenous-led models, and affordability—into all aspects of the comparative policy framework and outputs. 6. Contribute to the preparation of case studies highlighting successful housing supply reforms, construction innovation, and policy coordination across selected OECD countries. 7. Support intergovernmental policy dialogues and expert consultations under the Open-Ended Working Group on the Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All. 8. Analyze and summarize findings for dissemination through UN-Habitat and other global knowledge exchange platforms. 9. Support development of knowledge products and digital tools, including databases and visualization materials documenting housing policy models, data sources, and indicators related to adequacy, accessibility, and climate performance. 10. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project progress, deliverables, and lessons learned, ensuring consistency with Canadian and UN-Habitat research standards. 11. Engage with academic, public sector, and private stakeholders to strengthen research partnerships and validate findings on policy innovation and implementation. 12. Prepare briefings and recommendations to inform Canada’s housing policy reform and UN-Habitat’s global housing agenda, linking national and international policy insights. 13. Support the synthesis and dissemination of findings through workshops, presentations, and digital platforms, ensuring knowledge

📌 Housing Policy Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 United Nations
📍 Montreal