Global Urban Development Expert – Smart, Green Cities

NTU International A/S; Kralendijk; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S is seeking experienced Urban Development Experts to join its Global Gateway Transport and Urban Facility 2 talent pool. The role spans urban planning, infrastructure and sustainability across international assignments beginning January 2027, with a 48‑month implementation window.

You will support appraisals, master planning, mobility integration and governance reforms while engaging with authorities, IFIs and private partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in urban development, urban planning, municipal infrastructure or related sectors.
• Experience in international technical assistance, donor-funded and/or IFI-financed projects is highly desirable.
• Professional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and/or Asia and the Pacific will be considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Global Gateway, the European Green Deal, G20 Principles for Quality Infrastructure Investment, sustainable urban development frameworks and international good practices is advantageous.
• Experience working with municipalities, national authorities, urban agencies, IFIs, development partners, civil society and/or private sector stakeholders is desirable.
• Strong analytical, coordination, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the identification, preparation, appraisal and implementation of sustainable urban development projects and programmes.
• Conducting urban diagnostics, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, technical assessments, economic and financial analyses, and urban development studies.
• Supporting integrated urban planning, land-use planning and the preparation of urban development strategies and master plans.
• Supporting the development of smart, green, inclusive, safe and climate-resilient cities.
• Advising public authorities on urban policies, regulatory frameworks, institutional arrangements and urban governance reforms.
• Supporting the preparation of urban investment pipelines aligned with Global Gateway and European Green Deal priorities.
• Integrating sustainable urban mobility and accessibility considerations into urban development planning.
• Supporting urban regeneration, public space development, nature-based solutions and green infrastructure.
• Integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, environmental sustainability and resilience into urban investments.
• Supporting socially inclusive urban development, including gender equality, accessibility and human rights considerations.
• Conducting economic and financial assessments and supporting the identification of appropriate financing mechanisms, including private sector participation and PPPs.
• Supporting infrastructure maintenance, asset management and life-cycle approaches to urban infrastructure.
• Contributing to institutional strengthening, knowledge creation, training and capacity-building activities.
• Facilitating coordination between municipal and national authorities, EU Delegations, IFIs, private sector stakeholders, civil society and development partners.

Skills

Urban development

Urban planning

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Sustainability

Climate resilience

Governance reform

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Job description

NTU International A/S is seeking experienced Urban Development Experts to join its Global Gateway Transport and Urban Facility 2 talent pool. The role spans urban planning, infrastructure and sustainability across international assignments beginning January 2027, with a 48‑month implementation window.

You will support appraisals, master planning, mobility integration and governance reforms while engaging with authorities, IFIs and private partners.