Urban Planner

Result of Service

Provide planning and design outputs related to UN-Habitat technical support in Mozambique.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

2 months

Duties and Responsibilities

About UN-Habitat BACKGROUND UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable and resilient towns and cities. It is the focal point agency for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat envisions well-planned, well-governed and efficient cities and towns, with adequate housing, infrastructure and universal access to employment and basic services such as water, energy, and sanitation. The Urban Lab of UN-Habitat supports countries in developing urban planning methods and systems that address current urbanization challenges. It promotes urban planning approaches to address urban expansion and transformation. Reporting and Communication The Urban Planner will be hired to collaborate closely with the Urban Lab team and will be coordinating with the team of Mozambique Country Office. He/she will be reporting to the Programme Management Officer of Urban Lab. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent of the post will have to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities: - Prepare materials (presentations, maps, drawings) for workshops with city and county officials and technical staff in Mozambique. - Be responsible of the drafting, revision and completion planning materials (spatial analysis and drawings, reports) in Mozambique. - Participate in technical missions, if required.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualification; Minimum advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Urban Planning and Design or related field that is relevant for sustainable urban development is required. Work Experience; At least five (5) years of proven experience in drawing and preparing plan graphical material using computer assisted design tools, with special attention to data management and processing with GIS software is required.

Languages

-For this advertised position fluency in English is required. -Fluency in Portuguese in desirable.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.