Expertise in Urban and Regional Development:
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We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our initiatives in urban and regional development. This role involves working on projects that promote sustainable growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for communities.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in regional and urban development, urban buildings and social infrastructure, economic development, and disaster risk management. They should also be proficient in EU, EIB, WB, etc., financed projects and have a Master's or Bachelor's Degree relevant to the topic.
Specific Areas of Expertise:
We are looking for professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
1. Urban Planning:
* Urban renewal and regeneration
* Transition to a 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
2. Urban Buildings and Social Infrastructure:
* Urban infrastructure
* Municipal utilities
* Green buildings
* Buildings of public administrations and public service organisations/institutions
* Business infrastructure (e.g., production facilities, commonly used facilities, business parks, industrial zones, logistics facilities, science parks, research centres, office buildings, warehouses, etc.)
* 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
3. Economic Development:
* 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
4. Disaster Risk Management:
* All stages of the DRM-cycle (prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery) in relation to natural and man-made disasters
5. Social and Affordable Housing:
* 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
* Analysis of regulatory and policy issues in countries lacking robust social and affordable housing frameworks
Language Skills:
Excellent command of English (CEFR C1)
This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful impact in urban and regional development. If you have the necessary expertise and qualifications, we encourage you to apply and share your CV with us.
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further discussion.