About UNOPS:

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)’ mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Programme Management Analyst (Urban Planner) in collaboration with the team members and the project stakeholders will perform the following tasks:

Slum upgrading feasibility study:

• Work with the MLHUD, surveys and Mapping Department to assemble road network, urban planning, and utilities network within the informal settlements.
• Enumerate and map existing settlements and integrate key studies to develop slum upgrading plan including identified sites for basic infrastructure.
• Use satellite imagery (triangulated on the ground), count the houses within the settlement.
• Collaborate with the local authority to support the land use planning of the selected land parcels and subdivision into resident plots and mapping out the supporting infrastructure required.

Land Audit

• Collaborate with SDI to identify sites or rent opportunities within the greater Kampala area for the construction of improved shelter for the most vulnerable households
• Collaborate with the local authority to support the land use planning of the selected land for subdivision into resident plots and supporting infrastructure.

Nakawa Market Accessibility study

• Collaborate with the local authority to support the land use planning of the area around the Nakawa Market and supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with KCCA to identify short term relocation options and engage the traders on selecting the best option.
• Develop implementation strategy and plan for both the short, medium and long term development options.
• Any other duties as directed by UNOPS project office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Programme Management Analyst (Urban Planner)- Retainer job opportunity should hold an advanced University Degree in urban planning or physical planning from a recognized University or equivalent
• University Degree (bachelor’s degree) with a combination of 4 additional years of relevant professional experience  in urban planning or physical planning from a recognized University or equivalent may be accepted in lieu of the advance university degree.
• At least four years’ experience in urban planning in an informal setting especially in housing and retail markets is required.
• Previous experience and knowledge in the country context related field is an asset
• Languages: English language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset

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Deadline: 22 April 2020