Landscape Consultant

Overview

The Landscape Consultant will contribute to strengthening UN-Habitat’s programmatic approach for community-led public space development by providing a methodological framework for a canopy intervention.

Tasks Summary

• Prepare the comprehensive design of the canopy for the Al Taleeleh intervention, including architectural detailing and structural analysis.
• Oversee and support the implementation of the canopy works, ensuring compliance with approved designs and technical specifications.
• Facilitate the formal handover of the completed canopy structure to Greater Zarqa Municipality.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and verify on-ground constraints and opportunities.
• Develop the structural design and analysis using appropriate software, ensuring compliance with safety standards and codes.
• Provide material specifications and physical samples for review and approval.
• Prepare a detailed method statement outlining the installation process.
• Provide technical supervision and on-site support during the installation.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the field of public space development, landscape and urban design (and/or related fields) in the local context with direct proven experience is required.
• Experience in organizing training, events, workshops, conferences is desirable.
• Understanding of and experience in landscape is desirable.
• Working experience with international development organizations is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in architecture, landscape, urban planning, or any related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Competencies with office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Cad, etc.) and Adobe Suite are required.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and written) is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 2 months

Work Modality: Home Based

Remuneration: