We are seeking a seasoned expert to join our team in developing and implementing strategies for urban and regional development.
This role requires a high level of expertise in the field of regional and urban development, with a strong focus on urban buildings and social infrastructure, economic development, and disaster risk management.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of professional experience in these areas and a Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree relevant to the topic. Additionally, they should have experience working with EU, EIB, WB etc. financed projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement strategies for urban and regional development
* Provide expertise in urban planning, urban renewal, and regeneration
* Work on transition to climate neutral economy and environmental sustainability
* Contribute to 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, and territorial just transition plans
* Provide expertise in urban buildings and social infrastructure in the context of integrated urban/regional development, including urban infrastructure, municipal utilities, green buildings, education facilities, hospital and health care buildings, tourism infrastructure and assets, shopping centres, cultural buildings, sport and recreation facilities, and parking facilities
* Contribute to economic development, including tourism development, access to finance, employment creation and preservation, skills development, productive investments in large enterprises, sectorial competitiveness, industry restructuring, clustering, and similar
* Work on disaster risk management, including all stages of the DRM-cycle (prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery) in relation to natural and man-made disasters
* Provide expertise in social and affordable housing, including projects and programmes for social and affordable housing construction and renovation, development and application of social and affordable housing finance approaches and instruments, application of energy efficiency/circular economy/nature-based solution approaches in the housing context, and analysis of regulatory and policy issues in countries lacking robust social and affordable housing frameworks
Apart from technical expertise, the candidate should also have excellent command of English (CEFR C1). We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Please submit your CV if you are interested in this position. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote or NTU's office in Aalborg
Language: English