Senior Urban Planner

Job ID/Title :UN-HABITAT Senior Urban Planner
Brand :UN-HABITAT
Application Deadline :10-Aug-14
Duty Station :Ramallah
Languages Required :Arabic, English,
   
Duration of Initial Contract :One Year
Expected Duration of Assignment :One Year

Background:
The Urban Planner will work under the overall supervision of the International Chief Technical Advisor / Team Leader for the occupied Palestinian territory, and the direct supervision of the Portfolio Manager for the West Bank.
He/she will be part of UN-HABITAT's Support Team to urban planning related projects. He/She will take the lead on specific expected results assigned to him/her and act the Project Manager, including the function of officer-in-charge in absence of the Portfolio Managers.
He/she will build up and maintain a network of local organisations and professionals working on planning related matters, liaise with relevant counterparts with the Palestinian Authority, sister Agencies and project partners on project activities, as requested by the Portfolio Manager; He/she will support the Portfolio Manager in proper knowledge management with regard to urban planning issues in the occupied Palestinian territory, and strengthen information flow between UN-HABITAT HQ and local HABITAT partners through representation, liaison, networking, and attendance at meetings, workshops and conferences.

Description of Responsibilities:
The overall goal of the above mentioned programme component is broken down in three more specific objectives:
-Preparation of statutory plans and development frameworks for Palestinian communities to realize authorized increases in building rights, enhance sustainable development and build resilience through participation in planning processes;
-Enhanced Palestinian capacity for planning in Area C;
-Coordinated advocacy for changes in the restrictive planning system of Area C based on comprehensive information and monitoring system.

Impact of Results
The Senior 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 :

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 five (5) years working experience on urban planning and development issues or / BA degree accompanied with 10 years of experience;
-Minimum of two (2) years working experience with project management.

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Other  Requirements:
- Command of and availability of technical tools (i.e. drawing software, etc.)
-Proficient in website and internet applications, database management, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), image and publishing software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
-Valid driving license

 

“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”

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