Urban and Regional Development Consultant
We are seeking a highly skilled consultant to join our team in urban and regional development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field of regional and urban development, urban buildings and social infrastructure, economic development, and disaster risk management.
Key areas of expertise include:
* Urban planning, urban renewal, and regeneration
* Transition to climate neutral economy and environmental sustainability
* Carbon neutral cities
* Land use and transport integration
* Transit oriented development
* Sustainable urban mobility plans
* Smart cities
* Eco-districts
* Brownfield regeneration
* Cultural heritage
* Urban/regional climate mitigation & adaptation
* Territorial governance mechanisms and partnerships
* Territorial just transition plans and similar, territorial impact assessment
Urban Buildings and Social Infrastructure:
The ideal candidate will also have expertise in urban buildings and social infrastructure in the context of integrated urban/regional development, including:
* Urban infrastructure
* Municipal utilities
* Green buildings
* Re-purposing of abandoned buildings, mining sites, lands, and stranded assets
* Education facilities (e.g., kindergartens, schools, and universities)
* Hospital and health care buildings
* Tourism infrastructure and assets, shopping centres, cultural buildings, sport and recreation facilities, parking facilities and similar
Economic Development:
The successful candidate will have experience in economic development, including:
* Tourism development
* Access to finance
* Employment creation and preservation
* Skills development (e.g., re-skilling and up-skilling)
* Productive investments in large enterprises
* Sectorial competitiveness
* Industry restructuring, clustering and similar
Disaster Risk Management:
The ideal candidate will also have experience in disaster risk management, including all stages of the DRM-cycle (prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery) in relation to natural and man-made disasters.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our team and contribute to the success of our projects. If you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications.