Upcoming Need-Urban Planning & Development Specialist - Multiple Locations

ICF Olson; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Olson is seeking an Urban Planning & Development Specialist to provide technical leadership in integrated urban planning, climate-responsive development and infrastructure planning across India. You will support city development strategies, urban regeneration and planning frameworks for resilient, inclusive growth.

The role requires 8+ years in master planning, city development and climate-responsive planning, with mobility across diverse regions and strong policy analysis and coordination

Qualifications

• Master's in Urban/Regional/Town Planning, Architecture or related.
• Planning institute membership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare urban development strategies.
• Review master/development plans.
• Mainstream climate resilience.
• Prepare investment plans.
• Conduct land use analysis.
• Integrate mobility, housing and infrastructure.
• Assess infrastructure gaps.
• Prepare planning guidelines.
• Support policy reforms.
• Develop implementation frameworks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary planning.
• Support funding proposals.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Spatial Analysis

Technical Writing

Facilitation

Policy Analysis

Coordination

Education

Master's in Urban/Regional/Town Planning, Architecture or related

Planning institute membership

Job description

Position Overview

The Urban Planning & Development Specialist will provide technical leadership in integrated urban planning, sustainable land use planning, climate-responsive urban development and infrastructure planning. The expert will support preparation of city development strategies, urban regeneration initiatives and planning frameworks that promote resilient, inclusive and sustainable urban growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare urban development strategies.
• Review master/development plans.
• Mainstream climate resilience.
• Prepare investment plans.
• Conduct land use analysis.
• Integrate mobility, housing and infrastructure.
• Assess infrastructure gaps.
• Prepare planning guidelines.
• Support policy reforms.
• Develop implementation frameworks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary planning.
• Support funding proposals.

Educational Qualifications

• Essential: Master's in Urban/Regional/Town Planning, Architecture or related.
• Preferred: Planning institute membership.

Professional Experience

8+ years in master planning, city development and climate-responsive planning.

Technical Competencies

• Urban Planning;
• Land Use;
• Spatial Planning;
• Urban Design;
• Infrastructure Planning;
• TOD;
• Policy Analysis.

Preferred Sector Experience

• Smart Cities;
• AMRUT;
• Urban Renewal;
• Mobility;
• Housing;
• Municipal Infrastructure.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Planning;
• Spatial Analysis;
• Technical Writing;
• Facilitation;
• Policy Analysis;
• Coordination.

Assignment Nature

• Full-time project-based(contract)engagement with travel across India and coordination with government agencies for multiple locations mentioned below.

Cluster

• North & Central India Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand
• South India Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Goa
• East India Jharkhand
• North-East & Eastern Himalayan Region Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim

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