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UPIMC Cameroon Urban Planner at

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Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UN-Habitat Full time
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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 (PhD, master's degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Urban Development and Planning, Geography, or a related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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.
Working experience with international development agencies is desirable.

Working knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (and their monitoring/evaluation) and of the New Urban Agenda is desirable.

Understanding of and experience from managing urban data is required.
Experience working in the public sector, e.g., local governments, academia is an asset.
Experience working on social change projects is an asset.
Working experience with the United Nations is an asset.
Knowledge in GIS is required.