Team Lead Urban Planner

BDO India; Lucknow; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India in Lucknow invites applications for the role of Team Lead cum Liaison Officer on an Urban Development / Government Advisory project. The candidate will coordinate with government departments, donors, and partners to advance policy and program delivery.

Req: minimum 8 years in lead roles, master's in relevant fields, and strong proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, and inter-departmental coordination. Prior exposure to public sector environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in leadership, policy, or project roles.
• Experience in urban development projects.
• Experience coordinating with government departments and donors.

Responsibilities

• Coordination with government departments, funding agencies and key stakeholders
• Aligning donor/funding agency requirements with government priorities
• Managing stakeholder relationships and inter-departmental coordination
• Supporting implementation of key urban development initiatives
• Facilitating policy, standards and guideline alignment
• Supporting capacity-building and participatory decision-making initiatives
• Ensuring effective communication, reporting, and timely project delivery

Skills

Policy coordination

Stakeholder management

Government liaison

Proposal writing

MS Office

Education

Master's in Economics / Engineering / Business / Urban Management / Urban or City Planning / Finance / Public Administration / General Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Were Hiring | Team Lead cum Liaison Officer

We are looking for an experienced professional for the position of Team Lead cum Liaison Officer for an Urban Development / Government Advisory project.

Location: Lucknow ( UP)
Experience: Minimum 8 Years
Qualification: Master’s in Economics / Engineering / Business / Urban Management / Urban or City Planning / Finance / Public Administration / General Administration or related fields.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience as a Team Leader, Policy Expert, Program/Project Manager, Consultant, or related role
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Urban Development
• Experience working with Central/State Government departments, Ministries, PSUs, Parastatals, ULBs or similar organizations
• Experience in stakeholder management, government liaison and inter-departmental coordination
• Prior experience managing 10+ member teams is desirable
• Exposure to donor/funding agencies, development partners or international organizations will be an advantage
• Strong proposal/report writing, communication and MS Office skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination with government departments, funding agencies and key stakeholders
• Aligning donor/funding agency requirements with government priorities
• Managing stakeholder relationships and inter-departmental coordination
• Supporting implementation of key urban development initiatives
• Facilitating policy, standards and guideline alignment
• Supporting capacity-building and participatory decision-making initiatives
• Ensuring effective communication, reporting, and timely project delivery