Overview
Consultant to design a standardized, data-driven diagnostic assessment and monitoring framework for land subsidence in Asia-Pacific cities. The role involves developing practical guidance, capacity-building support, and translating findings into actionable policy and planning responses.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and finalize a standardized, data-driven diagnostic assessment and monitoring framework incorporating forecasting that maps and analyses subsidence hotspots and deformation trends, urban infrastructure density and risk, vulnerability and exposure and protected areas and ecosystem degradation zones.
- Design and deliver online capacity-building workshops for stakeholders in pilot countries.
- Design and deliver a DEAR-based Assessment, Monitoring and Forecasting Tool for the Cox’s Bazar Development Authority.
- Develop a comprehensive training manual for the DEAR Assessment, Monitoring and Forecasting Tool.
- Develop a set of evidence-based policy recommendations and response options based on the application of the DEAR tool in Cox’s Bazar.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in sustainable urban development, water resource management, climate adaptation, or environmental resilience.
- Demonstrated expertise in applied research, technical assistance, and policy analysis related to urban and environmental systems.
- Proven track record of working with national and/or subnational governments to support development projects in areas such as infrastructure planning, environmental assessment, disaster risk reduction, or strategic urban development.
- Experience in designing and applying diagnostic frameworks, monitoring tools, or geospatial methodologies in support of evidence-based urban planning and policy-making.
- Comprehensive understanding of urban and regional development trends and challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly related to land subsidence, coastal resilience, and climate change impacts on urban systems; sustainable water resource management; circular economy, disaster resilience, and mainstreaming sustainability into urban infrastructure, planning, and governance.
- Proficiency in geospatial analysis, GIS, and remote sensing (e.g., InSAR) for urban and environmental monitoring.
- Strong capacity to translate scientific data into actionable recommendations, training materials, and policy guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to build capacity and facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement, including with government agencies, academia, and development partners.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in urban planning, geography, engineering, sustainable development, environmental sciences, social sciences, or a related discipline.
