Urban Development Specialist

Position: Urban Development Specialist
Location: Gurgaon
Experience: 15+ Years

Job Overview:
Identify, develop, process, implement and administer loans, technical assistance (TAs) projects. Formulate and articulate policies and strategies on the urban sector development. Engage in dialogue with the governments concerning urban development issues including urban planning, urban and municipal management, urban environmental management, and private sector participation in provision of municipal services

Responsibilities
• Support the development of urban sector policy and strategies for urban development in consultation and coordination with relevant government agencies.
• Undertake policy dialogue with governments and other donor organizations on urban development thematic areas, promote efficient use of resources and encourage participatory approaches to development planning, financing and sustainability.
• Participate in country teams and provide inputs around urban development issues for Country Partnership Strategy and Country Operations Business Plans.
• Conduct economic, thematic and sector work in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction.
• Work closely with field offices.
• Liaise with and coordinate with development agencies on program loans and investment projects. Requirements
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in urban development and urban environmental improvement, urban sector development issues, or related area and in project administration and relevant experience in design of multi-sector projects, practical knowledge and experience in integration of financial, economic, social, institutional and safeguard requirements and issues in project design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Required Education
Bachelor and Master’s degree in Infrastructure/Project Finance, Urban Finance, Urban Planning or other related fields. University degree with extensive specialized experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree