We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as an Urban and Regional Development Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for leading various projects under the European Investment Bank (EIB) framework contract.
As an expert in urban and regional development, you will work on initiatives that promote sustainable urban growth, economic development, and social welfare. Your expertise will be invaluable in shaping the future of communities across Europe.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the field of regional and urban development, urban buildings, and social infrastructure. A Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree relevant to the topic is also required.
You should have excellent command of English (CEFR C1) and experience working with EU, EIB, and World Bank financed projects.
Some of the key areas you will focus on 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
You will also contribute to initiatives related to:
* Urban buildings and social infrastructure in the context of integrated urban/regional development
* Economic development, including tourism development, access to finance, employment creation, skills development, and productive investments in large enterprises
* Disaster risk management, covering all stages of the DRM-cycle (prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery)
* Social and affordable housing construction, renovation, and finance approaches
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people across Europe. If you are passionate about urban and regional development, we encourage you to apply for this position.
The work location is NTU's office in Aalborg and/or Remote. Only selected candidates will be contacted.