Urban Planner at UN-Habitat

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: Provide technical advice with activities conducted by the UPIMC Cameroon Project team in the preparation of a multi-sectoral spatial profile providing a city/neighborhood-wide overview and multi-scalar assessment of displaced communities.
• Desk review and socio-economic data collection
• Planning & Migration policy analysis & Institutional framework assessment
• Spatial data collection, asset, and infrastructure mapping
• Mapping of proposed infrastructure investments
• Cross-sectoral spatial analysis and key trend identification
• Profile Preparation, including illustrating maps, drafting text and laying out information.
• Proofread and edit outputs, ensuring UN-Habitat standards are met
• Development of technical and financial reviews on priority investments that are approved by the relevant ministries/authorities.
• Consultations with financing institutions.
• Support on the development of localized criteria to prioritize investments.
• Preparation of technical and financial reviews of prioritized investments.
• Support on the development of a framework for assessing the impact of proposed infrastructure.
• Understanding of requirements, including next steps, for feasibility studies and preparation of projects.
• Elaboration of inclusive development scenarios and visions for selected areas, prepared and approved in participatory manner.
• Detailed problem definition and scenario development for the pilot area in the city context.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Visioning workshops preparation.
• Planning workshops to define a strategic vision of the pilot zone linked to the context of the city.
• Contributions and support to coordination for the preparation and facilitation of training, events, exchanges for local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials and participate in meetings with key actors in Douala.
• Support the engagement of local authorities in global forums.
• Capacity building sessions with local authorities to continue monitoring and guiding implementation of infrastructures.
• Contribution and support to coordination for the preparation and deployment of data management systems.
• Knowledge and reporting on lessons learned, as well as assistance with project evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Urban Development and Planning, Geography is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban development and planning (and/or related fields) is required.
• Experience working on issues related to migration and displacement is desirable.

Deadline : Sep 24, 2024