Urban Planner

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UN-Habitat seeks an Urban Planner to support the South Sudan component of the EU Operational Support to the IGAD Platform. The role involves strategic planning, spatial data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Requires advanced degree, 2 years experience, and GIS skills. Based in Nairobi for a 6-month contract.

• Supports sustainable urban development in South Sudan through EU-funded project.
• Requires advanced university degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of GIS/ArcGIS and Adobe Suite mandatory.
• 6-month contract based in Nairobi.

Description

Urban Planner | UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Urban Planner UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Nairobi CON level Speaks English Application deadline: August 06, 2026 (12 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking an Urban Planner to support the South Sudan component of the EU Operational Support to the IGAD Platform. The role involves strategic planning, spatial data collection and analysis, and coordination of project activities to promote sustainable urban development. The Urban Planner will be responsible for producing high-quality reports, maps, and visualizations, as well as supporting stakeholder engagement and field activities. This position is based in Nairobi and requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree in relevant field At least 2 years of relevant work experience Knowledge in GIS/ArcGIS and Adobe Suite Tools Experience in urban development or related fields Fluency in oral and written English Result of Service The South Sudan component of the EU Operational Support to the IGAD Platform is effectively co-ordinated and implemented, with project activities delivered on time and within budget, partnerships effectively managed, and quality monitoring and reporting systems in place, contributing to the achievement of project objectives and expected results in accordance with donor and UN-Habitat requirements. Work Location Nairobi Expected duration 6 Months Duties and Responsibilities Background The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations agency mandated by the General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. In October 2016, at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), Member States adopted the New Urban Agenda, an action-oriented framework that sets global standards for sustainable urban development and guides how cities are planned, managed, and lived in. Through partnerships with governments and other stakeholders, UN-Habitat advances sustainable urbanization, inclusive governance, climate resilience, and access to adequate housing, land, and basic services. UN-Habitat is implementing the EU Operational Support to the IGAD Platform, a regional programme covering Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, and the IGAD region. The programme seeks to strengthen institutional and community capacities to respond to forced displacement and return movements while promoting climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development solutions. The programme focuses on strengthening governance systems, supporting housing, land and property rights, empowering communities, and improving access to climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable services. South Sudan continues to face complex humanitarian and development challenges driven by displacement, climate shocks, rapid urbanization, and institutional capacity constraints. To support the effective implementation of the South Sudan component of the programme, UN-Habitat seeks to engage a Project Assistant to provide administrative, operational and programme support, including coordination of project schedules, meetings, missions, financial and procurement processes, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities. The assignment will contribute to UN-Habitat's mandate of promoting sustainable urban development and durable solutions for displacement-affected communities through effective project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and partnership coordination, ensuring timely delivery of project results in accordance with UN-Habitat and donor requirements. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, within the Regional Office for Africa under the East and Horn Sub-Regional Programme. Under the direct supervision of the International Project Coordinator based in Nairobi, Kenya and the National Project Manager based in Juba, South Sudan, the Region-al - Urban Planner will be responsible for the following: Strategic Planning and Technical work: a) Spatial Data Collection and Analysis and Diagnostic • Collect, compile, validate, and analyse primary and secondary geo-referenced spa-tial data from multiple open-source and institutional sources. • Develop and maintain GIS databases and spatial datasets to support evidence-based planning and decision-making. • Conduct desk review of relevant international, regional, national, and local planning policies, regulations, standards, and frameworks applicable to the study area • Assess institutional mandates, governance structures, coordination mechanisms, capac-ities, and stakeholder roles relevant to spatial planning and urban development b) Multi-Scalar and Multi-Sectoral Spatial Analysis • Conduct a