Position available: Chief Urban Planning Officer, African Development Bank

Thursday, 20 July 2017

The African Development Bank had called for applications for its post of Chief Urban Planning Officer.

The Chief Urban Planning Officer will lead the development of policies, strategies and project and programs related to urban development initiatives supported by the Bank in regional member countries.

The purpose of the job is as follows:

  • To act as the Bank’s principal expert on urban planning with particular emphasis on cities development strategies and urban and regional development planning.
  • To strengthen and maintain the Bank’s understanding of the urban development and planning and its role in the development of African cities and towns.
  • To advise on ways and means to addressing the social inclusion of the poor, vulnerable and excluded groups through accountable institutions, and future investments in the sector by the Bank and its regional member countries.
  • To lead the identification, preparation, appraisal, and implementation supervision of urban development projects and programs.

Click here to read more about the position and how to apply.

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