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Senior Urban Planner & Designer (Roster- Multiple Locations)

CTG
Dubai, UAE
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Senior
1 months ago
Urban PlanningUrban DesignMaster PlanningGISSpatial AnalysisStakeholder Engagement
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CTG Overview

  • CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan.
  • We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!
  • We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors.

Overview of Position

  • The CTG Talent Roster is a pre vetted talent pool designed to support rapid deployment when suitable assignments arise.
  • Joining the roster is not an immediate job offer.
  • Roster membership is typically valid for up to three (3) years and may be renewed.
  • Rostered candidates may be considered for short term, long term, on site, hybrid, or advisory assignments across multiple regions.

Purpose of the Role

  • To provide mid to senior technical advisory support in urban planning, spatial development, master planning, urban design, and city transformation initiatives.

Roster Duration

  • Up to 3 years, renewable based on continued relevance, availability, performance feedback, and programme demand.

Potential Duty Stations

  • Multiple locations globally, with potential assignments in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and other regions.

Contract Type

  • This vacancy is to create a pre vetted roster.
  • Different contract modalities may be used, including fixed term, project based, consultancy, retainer, remote, hybrid or on site assignments.

Role Objectives

  • Lead or support the development of strategic spatial plans, master plans, structure plans, urban regeneration frameworks, and city transformation strategies.
  • Integrate land use, mobility, infrastructure, housing, public realm, economic development, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience considerations into planning outputs.
  • Contribute to smart city, transit oriented development (TOD), walkability, liveability, public space, and urban design initiatives.
  • Support preparation of urban design guidelines, planning standards, zoning inputs, development control principles, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Review urban development proposals, masterplans, concept designs, and feasibility studies for technical quality, design coherence, and policy alignment.
  • Provide technical advisory support to government counterparts, municipalities, planning authorities, development authorities, and programme partners on urban reform and spatial planning systems.
  • Translate urban planning analysis into practical policy advice, implementation options, and decision ready recommendations.
  • Support alignment of planning outputs with national strategies, Vision style transformation programmes, SDGs, sustainability commitments, and institutional mandates.
  • Contribute to reforms related to spatial planning governance, development approvals, local planning, land use regulation, and metropolitan coordination.
  • Engage with ministries, municipalities, private sector partners, development agencies, design consultants, and community stakeholders as required.
  • Facilitate workshops, design reviews, charrettes, stakeholder consultations, and participatory planning sessions.
  • Support coordination across urban planning, infrastructure, transport, environment, economic development, and data/analytics stakeholders.

Qualification

  • University degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Regional Planning, Urban Development, or a related field (essential).
  • Masters in a relevant discipline preferred for senior advisory assignments (desirable).
  • Minimum of 5 20 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in urban planning, urban design, spatial development, regional planning, or related disciplines (essential).
  • Minimum of 5 20 year/s of experience in an international environment (essential).

Key Competencies

  • Strategic spatial planning, master planning, and urban design.
  • GIS, spatial analysis, mapping, and urban data interpretation.
  • Understanding of planning policy, zoning, land use, urban governance, and implementation frameworks.
  • Ability to communicate technical planning concepts clearly to non technical and government audiences.
  • Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, report writing, and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Arabic language skills are an advantage.
  • Ability to work in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Willingness to work in diverse programme environments, including on site, hybrid, or advisory arrangements depending on assignment needs.

Further Information

  • Inclusion in a pre vetted talent pool for future assignments.
  • Faster consideration when relevant opportunities arise.
  • Potential access to assignments that may not be publicly advertised.
  • Ongoing visibility across CTG supported development and institutional programmes.
  • Selected candidates may be considered for opportunities across multiple regions and operating contexts.
  • Information and claims submitted may be verified during screening.
  • Candidate information will be handled in accordance with applicable confidentiality and data protection practices.
  • Rostered candidates may periodically be requested to confirm continued interest, update availability, refresh CVs, or validate technical and commercial information.

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