Urban Planning and Development Specialist

Position Overview

The Urban Planning & Development Specialist will lead technical efforts in integrated urban and sustainable land use planning, emphasizing climate-adaptive city growth and infrastructure development. This role involves designing city development strategies, facilitating urban regeneration projects, and framing plans that encourage resilient and inclusive urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive urban development strategies.
• Examine and review master and development plans.
• Incorporate climate resilience measures in planning processes.
• Create investment plans aligned with urban development goals.
• Perform land use assessments.
• Align mobility, housing, and infrastructure planning.
• Identify and analyze infrastructure deficiencies.
• Draft urban planning guidelines.
• Assist in policy reform initiatives.
• Design frameworks to implement urban plans effectively.
• Facilitate coordination among multidisciplinary planning teams.
• Provide support for funding proposal creation.

Educational Requirements

A Master's degree in Urban, Regional, or Town Planning, Architecture, or a related field is essential. Membership in a professional planning institute is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required, specializing in master planning, city development, and climate-responsive urban planning.

Technical Competencies

• Urban Planning and Design
• Land Use and Spatial Analysis
• Infrastructure and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning
• Policy Analysis and Technical Writing
• Strategic Planning and Facilitation

Preferred Sector Exposure

• Smart Cities initiatives
• AMRUT program
• Urban Renewal and Mobility planning
• Housing and Municipal Infrastructure development

Assignment Details

This is a full-time, project-based contract position requiring travel to various regions across India including North & Central India (Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand), South India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Goa), East India (Jharkhand), and the North-East & Eastern Himalayan region (Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim). The role also involves extensive collaboration with government agencies across these locations.