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Senior Urban Development Expert
Not specifiedProjectBusiness ConsultingInfrastructure ConsultingInternational Development
An international consulting firm is building an expert pool for a 48-month global urban development programme expected to begin in January 2027. Experts may support short-term assignments, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific. Pool inclusion does not
Responsibilities
- Support the identification, preparation, appraisal, and implementation of sustainable urban development projects and programmes.
- Conduct urban diagnostics, feasibility studies, technical assessments, economic and financial analyses, and urban development studies.
- Support integrated urban and land-use planning, development strategies, and master plans.
- Advise public authorities on urban policy, regulatory frameworks, institutional arrangements, and governance reforms.
- Prepare urban investment pipelines and support infrastructure investment planning and project preparation.
- Integrate sustainable mobility, accessibility, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, environmental sustainability, and resilience into urban investments.
- Support urban regeneration, public-space development, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, and inclusive urban development.
- Assess financing mechanisms, including private-sector participation and public-private partnerships.
- Support infrastructure maintenance, asset management, life-cycle approaches, institutional strengthening, training, and capacity building.
- Coordinate with public authorities, EU delegations, financial institutions, private-sector stakeholders, civil society, and development partners.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in urban development, urban planning, municipal infrastructure, or a related field.
- Expertise in one or more relevant areas, including integrated urban planning, urban regeneration, sustainable mobility, smart cities, green infrastructure, climate adaptation, urban resilience, municipal services, inclusive urban design, land-use planning, urban governance, social inclusion, urban economics, infrastructure investment, public-private partnerships, asset management, or programme monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent command of English.
- Strong analytical, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with international technical assistance, donor-funded, or IFI-financed projects.
- Professional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and/or Asia-Pacific.
- Familiarity with Global Gateway, the European Green Deal, G20 quality infrastructure principles, and international urban development practices.
- Experience working with municipalities, national authorities, urban agencies, international financial institutions, development partners, civil society, or private-sector stakeholders.
- French or Spanish language skills, depending on assignment.