Urban Planner
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UN-Habitat is recruiting an Urban Planner Consultant to support inclusive, climate-resilient planning and durable solutions in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The role involves assessments, training, settlement planning, and land governance support under the Programme Manager. The 12-month assignment is based in Bahir Dar, with a deadline of September 15, 2026.
- 12-month consultancy based in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
- Focus on climate-resilient planning, durable solutions, and land governance
- Requires 7 years of urban planning experience and GIS skills
- Fluency in English required; Amharic is an advantage
- Application deadline: September 15, 2026
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Urban Planner | UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Urban Planner UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Nairobi CON level Speaks Amharic, English, French Application deadline: September 15, 2026 (10 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking an Urban Planner Consultant to improve access to practical training and spatial evidence for inclusive, climate-resilient planning in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager and collaborate with the UN-Habitat Ethiopia Programme team. Key responsibilities: include conducting assessments, preparing training materials, supporting settlement planning, and contributing to land governance initiatives. The role aims to enhance institutional capacities and promote durable solutions for displacement-affected populations. Candidate Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Training in urban planning or related field Minimum 7 years of relevant experience: in urban planning Experience: using GIS and spatial planning tools Fluency in English Knowledge of Amharic is an advantage Result of Service Relevant authorities in Amhara Region have improved access to practical training, settlement assessments and spatial evidence to inform inclusive, climate-resilient and displacement-responsive planning. The assignment contributes to better-informed settlement development and investment decisions that incorporate durable solutions, land governance and tenure security considerations. Work Location Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Expected duration 12 months Duties and Responsibilities: Background The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat works with governments, local authorities, development partners, civil society and communities to advance sustainable urbanization and inclusive development. The position is located within the UN-Habitat Ethiopia Country Programme under the Regional Office for Africa. UN-Habitat Ethiopia is implementing the European Union-funded Regional Programme on Operational Support to the IGAD Platform to strengthen institutional capacities, support durable solutions for displacement-affected populations, improve settlement management systems, strengthen land governance and promote climate-resilient urban development. Within Ethiopia, the programme focuses on Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz Regions through leadership development, climate-smart settlement planning, tenure security systems and environmental service delivery interventions. Under Output 1.3.4, UN-Habitat is implementing the City Leaders Training Programme on Durable Solutions, Area-Based Approaches and Settlement Management. Under Output 1.5.1, the programme supports climate-smart suitability and hazard mapping to guide planning and investment decisions in displacement-affected areas. To support these activities, UN-Habitat seeks to recruit an Urban Planner Consultant based in Amhara Region. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager and in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat Ethiopia Programme team, the consultant will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: A. Capacity Development and Institutional Assessment • Support training needs assessments for relevant federal, regional, city and woreda authorities. • Conduct institutional mapping and stakeholder assessments to identify planning and governance capacity gaps related to displacement management. • Contribute to the preparation of training curricula and learning materials on durable solutions, area-based approaches and settlement management. • Facilitate leadership training sessions and peer-learning activities, and document participant feedback and recommendations for follow-up support. B. Settlement Planning and Durable Solutions • Undertake settlement assessments and urban diagnostics to identify spatial development challenges, service gaps and the needs of displacement-affected communities. • Prepare settlement development and upgrading recommendations informed by assessment findings and stakeholder consultations. • Support the integration of durable solutions principles into local development and spatial planning processes. • Provide technical support to municipalities in applying displacement-responsive planning approaches. C. Climate-Smart Planning and Spatial Analysis • Support the collection, validation and analysis of GIS and other relevant data for settlement planning. • Contribute to suitability and hazard mapping to inform planning and investment decisions. • Analyse settlement growth trends, environmental risks and access to basic services. • Prepare climate-resilient planning recommendations based on spatial analysis and assessment findings. D. Land Governance and Tenure Security • Contribute to housing, land and property assessments relevant to settlement planning and durable solutions. • Support the development of tenure security tools and local land governance systems relevant to the programme’s settlement planning interventions. • Incorporate land governance and tenure security considerations into intervention site identification and prioritization. • Provide technical support during stakeholder consultations and validation workshops. E. Coordination, Reporting and Knowledge Management • Liaise with regional bureaus, municipalities, land agencies and development partners to obtain technical inputs and coordinate activities related to the assignment. • Prepare technical reports, consultation records and project documentation associated with the agreed deliverables. • Provide monitoring, evaluation and reporting inputs on assigned activities. • Document lessons learned and good practices to inform subsequent training and settlement planning interventions. Qualifications/special skills A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional training in urban planning, regional planning, human settlements, territorial planning, urban development, architecture or a related field is desirable. A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience: in urban planning, settlement development or a related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience: is reduced by two years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree. Experience: using GIS and spatial planning tools for settlement assessments and analysis is required. Experience: in displacement, refugee response, recovery or durable solutions programmes is desirable. Experience: in capacity development, including preparing training materials and delivering training, is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of Amharic is an advantage. Additional Information Not available. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements: for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Summary by Impactpool The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking an Urban Planner Consultant to improve access to practical training and spatial evidence for inclusive, climate-resilient planning in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager and collaborate with the UN-Habitat Ethiopia Programme team. Key responsibilities: include conducting assessments, preparing training materials, supporting settlement planning, and contributing to land governance initiatives. The role aims to enhance institutional capacities and promote durable solutions for displacement-affected populations. Candidate Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Training in urban planning or related field Minimum 7 years of relevant experience: in urban planning Experience: using GIS and spatial planning tools Fluency in English Knowledge of Amharic is an advantage Fellowship Master the recruitment process of the impact sector! 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