Project Support Consultant (Urban Expansion Planner) at IOM

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Urban Planning, Technical Analysis, Data Collection, Mapping, Capacity Building, Technical Support, Public Service Delivery, Livelihood Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability, Stakeholder Coordination, Training Delivery, Urban Expansion Modelling, Public Space Design, Policy Development, Community Engagement, Workshop Facilitation

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Project Context and Scope Supporting Urban Integration of Displacement-Affected Communities (SUIDAC) Programme: The SUIDAC Programme (2024–2028) aims to foster the sustainable integration of displaced populations and their host communities in nine secondary cities across five countries in SubSaharan Africa that share significant challenges in hosting displaced populations. It seeks to improve the living conditions of DACs - which include both forcibly displaced populations (refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and returnees) and host communities - by enhancing public service delivery, creating livelihood opportunities, and strengthening protection services. It also builds the capacity of local authorities in urban governance and planning, while fostering city-to-city learning within the region to sustainably integrate displaced communities. SUIDAC enhances municipalities’ ability to address the needs of DACs amid urban challenges caused by forced displacement. This empowers host cities and local stakeholders to become key leaders of their own development, more resilient, and better prepared for the impacts of human mobility. The EUR 30 million programme is funded by the EU and implemented by Cities Alliance in partnership with six technical implementing partners (TIPs) and nine municipalities through direct implementation and grants. The primary objectives of the role are to: Urban Planning and Technical Analysis Development of Urban Expansion Strategies includes (Lead the design of urban expansion framework aligned with local development priorities and displacement-sensitive approaches. Integrate considerations related to DACs, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and public service provision. And support municipalities to embed these strategies into local development plans and policy documents. Identify training needs among local technical staff and political leaders (capacity‑needs assessment) and draft implementation workplan and timeline for Activities. Data Collection and Mapping Coordination with Local Authorities and Stakeholders Capacity Building and Technical Support includes ( Deliver training and hands‑on coaching to local staff on: spatial planning tools, urban expansion modelling, public space design and management, inclusive and sustainable urban development approaches and Prepare user-friendly manuals, toolkits, and guidelines for municipal teams. Prepare concept plans, expansion strategies, and public space improvement proposals. Participate in sectoral working groups, planning committees, and coordination fora. Conduct one worshop for senesitaization of government and Reaching Consensus with the Government on Optimal Approaches for Plan Development Amid Sudan’s Security Challenges Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing The Sustainable Urban Integration of Displacement-affected Communities (SUIDAC) in Sub- Saharan African Cities Action in Sudan - Phase II – CS1421 under Transition and Recovery unit

Responsibilities

The consultant will lead the design of urban expansion strategies and support municipalities in embedding these strategies into local development plans. They will also deliver training and coaching to local staff on various urban development approaches.