Expert in Integrated Urban and Regional Development
We are seeking a highly skilled expert to join our team of professionals in the field of urban and regional development. As an expert in this field, you will have extensive knowledge of regional and urban development, urban buildings and social infrastructure, economic development, and disaster risk management.
Your expertise should include at least 10 years of professional experience in these areas, with a strong focus on transition to climate-neutral economies and environmental sustainability. You should also have experience working with EU, EIB, WB, etc., financed projects, as well as a Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree relevant to the topic.
You will be expected to work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop effective solutions that meet their requirements. Your skills and qualifications should include:
* Urban and Regional Development
o Urban planning, urban renewal, and regeneration
o Transition to climate-neutral economy and environmental sustainability
o Carbon neutral cities
o Land use and transport integration
o Transit-oriented development
o Sustainable urban mobility plans
o Smart cities
o Eco-districts
o Brownfield regeneration
o Cultural heritage
o Urban/regional climate mitigation & adaptation
o Territorial governance mechanisms and partnerships
o Territorial just transition plans and similar, territorial impact assessment
* Urban Buildings and Social Infrastructure
o Urban infrastructure
o Municipal utilities
o Green buildings
o Re-purposing of abandoned buildings, mining sites, lands, and stranded assets
o Education facilities (e.g., kindergartens, schools, and universities)
o Hospital and health care buildings
o Tourism infrastructure and assets, shopping centres, cultural buildings, sport and recreation facilities, parking facilities and similar
* Economic Development
o Tourism development
o Access to finance
o Employment creation and preservation
o Skills development (e.g., re-skilling and up-skilling)
o Productive investments in large enterprises
o Sectorial competitiveness
o Industry restructuring, clustering and similar
* Disaster Risk Management
o All stages of the DRM-cycle (prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery) in relation to natural and man-made disasters
* Social and Affordable Housing
o Projects and programmes for social and affordable housing construction and renovation
o Development and application of social and affordable housing finance approaches and instruments
o Application of energy efficiency/circular economy/nature-based solution approaches in the housing context
o Analysis of regulatory and policy issues in countries lacking robust social and affordable housing frameworks
* Language Skills
o Excellent command of English (CEFR C1)
This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply with your CV and one or more telephone numbers. The work location is flexible, with options for remote work.
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.