Urban Development Experts
Core
Supporting the identification, preparation, appraisal, and implementation of sustainable urban development projects and programmes globally, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific.
Role type
Senior IC urban development expert (technical advisory)
Builds
Sustainable urban development projects, master plans, investment pipelines, and climate-resilient city strategies
Domain
Urban planning, infrastructure, sustainability, and international development
Required skills
Integrated urban planning, urban and regional planning, urban regeneration, sustainable urban mobility, smart cities, green infrastructure, climate-resilient development, municipal infrastructure, land-use planning, urban governance, urban economics, PPPs, asset management, disaster risk reduction
Preferred skills
International technical assistance experience, donor-funded/IFI project experience, regional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa/Latin America/Asia-Pacific, knowledge of Global Gateway/European Green Deal
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conducting urban diagnostics, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, technical assessments, and economic/financial analyses; Advising public authorities on urban policies, regulatory frameworks, and institutional reforms; Supporting integrated urban planning, land-use planning, and the preparation of urban development strategies and master plans; Integrating climate change adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction into urban investments; Supporting socially inclusive urban development, including gender equality and accessibility considerations; Facilitating coordination between municipal/national authorities, EU Delegations, IFIs, and private sector stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC