UN-HABITAT National Urban Planner

Job ID/Title :UN-HABITAT National Urban Planner - Two positions
Brand :UN-HABITAT
Application Deadline :  19-Dec-12
Duty Station : Ramallah
Type of Contract :     Service Contract
Languages Required :Arabic, English,   
Duration of Initial Contract : One year
Expected Duration of Assignment :  Two years



 

Background:
The National Urban Planner will work under the overall supervision of UN-Habitat Project Manager and will be seconded to the Task Force Area C Planning, within the Planning Department of the Ministry of Local Government.

He/she will be fully part of the Task Force, set up and led by the Planning Department of the Palestinian Ministry of Local Government, in view of helping with the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan "Planning Support to Palestinian Communities in Area C". He/She will work closely with the senior technical advisor to be appointed by the Minister of Local Government and with the Director of the Planning Department of the Ministry of Local Government, and according to the workplans as jointly established with the Department.
He/She will take the lead on specific expected results assigned to him/her.
He/she will build up and maintain a network of local organisations and professionals working on planning related matters, work closely and liaise with the senior technical advisor and the Director of the Planning Department in the Ministry of Local Government, and other relevant counterparts with the Palestinian Authority, sister Agencies and project partners on project activities, as requested by the Project Manager; He/she will support the Planning Department in proper knowledge management with regard to urban planning issues in the occupied Palestinian territory, and strengthen information flow between different stakeholders through representation, liaison, networking, and attendance at meetings, workshops and conferences.
 
Description of Responsibilities:

The National Urban Planner will fulfil the following functions and be responsible for the following expected results:
- Project/programme development: provide technical inputs into the development of programmes and projects which are in line with the relevant Governing Council Resolutions, the Strategic Action Plan "Planning Support to Palestinian Communities in Area C, and the Palestinian National Development Plan, and in line with her/his technical profile and expertise;
- Project management: support the Ministry of Local Government, and the Planning Department more in particular, and the partners, in the effective and timely execution of the Strategic Action Plan by providing appropriate technical and management support;
- Advisory services: provide technical inputs on urban planning related matters in the Strategic Action Plan, as per the tasks assigned to her/him, drawing on UN-HABITAT's and the partners expertise and best practices;

Impact of Results
The National Urban Planner will play a key role in quality assurance of project results, in relation to his/her field of expertise and help to ensure efficient and effective project management.

Competencies :
- Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seek to develop oneself professionally and personally; contribute to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; show willingness to learn from others; seek feedback to learn and improve;
- Communication: strong conceptual skills combined with a proven ability to write technical and normative documents addressing a variety of audiences;
- Teamwork: must be able to operate in multicultural teams in a flexible manner;
- Accountability: should be able to perform her/his duties under pressure and with deadlines.

Qualifications :
Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in urban planning, or related field.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years working experience on urban planning and local development, including concrete planning experience in the occupied Palestinian territory; Familiarity with strategic planning concepts and local assessment needs: knowledge of the Israeli planning system and requirements is an asset
Language Requirements: Fluency in spoken and written English, Arabic
Knowledge of Hebrew is considered an asset;
“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”
 

 

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