Landscape Planning and Design Expert

Overview

To provide technical expertise related to territorial and landscape planning and design within PFS, collaborating closely with the team and reporting to the Public Space and Urban Regeneration team Lead.

Tasks Summary

• Provide technical expertise and input in urban design proposals and urban planning projects.
• Develop analysis, collection, interpretation and representation of data and spatial analysis.
• Produce desk and field research on topics related to urban planning projects.
• Elaborate project proposals and support fundraising efforts related to urban planning and urban regeneration.
• Advice and implement participatory processes in the scope of urban planning projects.
• Advise and develop materials for events, outreach, communications, capacity building sessions and workshops.
• Develop graphic materials and publications.
• Draft progress reports regarding the implementation of projects, including documentation, knowledge management, advocacy and outreach.
• Coordinate project implementation with partners, including follow-up implementation activities, supervision of output quality, and support for donor reporting.
• Overall support to activities, including technical advice provided to the Public Space and Urban Regeneration team, as well as broader PFS and UN-Habitat initiatives.

Experience Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban and territorial planning is required. Relevant data analytic experience is required. Work experience with an international organization is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advance university degree in geography, urban planning, landscape architecture, urban development, or a 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.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Nairobi

Remuneration: