Urban and Regional Development Expert
We are seeking an experienced Urban and Regional Development Expert to join our team on a short-term assignment basis.
* The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of professional experience in regional and urban development, urban buildings and social infrastructure, economic development and disaster risk management, and social and affordable housing.
* The selected expert will work with us on various projects under the EIB priorities framework contract.
Key Responsibilities:
Urban Planning and Development: Assist in developing urban plans, promoting urban renewal, and regeneration efforts. This includes transitioning to a climate-neutral economy and environmental sustainability.
Urban Buildings and Social Infrastructure: Support the development of urban infrastructure, municipal utilities, green buildings, and other related projects.
Economic Development: Contribute to initiatives focusing on tourism development, access to finance, employment creation, skills development, and sectoral competitiveness.
Disaster Risk Management: Collaborate on all stages of the DRM cycle, including prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery for natural and man-made disasters.
Social and Affordable Housing: Work on projects and programs for social and affordable housing construction and renovation, as well as developing and applying social and affordable housing finance approaches and instruments.
Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required (CEFR C1).
Requirements:
A Master's or Bachelor's degree relevant to the topic and experience working with EU, EIB, WB-financed projects is necessary.
Specific professional experience within one of the following sectors: urban and regional development, urban buildings and social infrastructure, economic development, disaster risk management, and social and affordable housing.
Working Conditions:
The work location will be NTU's office in Aalborg and/or Remote. Only selected candidates will be contacted.