Job: Urban planner

Location: KabulDeadline: 24 Aug 2013

Description

Chemonics seeks an urban planner for the anticipated USAID-funded Strong Hubs for Afghan Hope and Resilience (SHAHAR) Program. SHAHAR aims to improve the performance and accountability of governance in Afghanistan by strengthening subnational governance to meet citizen priorities and needs in service delivery. The program will assist the General Directorate of Municipal Affairs (GDMA), mayors and municipal administrations, and municipal advisory boards. This position will be based in Kabul. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 

Responsibilities:

 

The urban planner will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Urban Development Affairs, GDMA, municipal officials, and citizenry to produce five-year urban plans, including economic development plans, and strategic land-use plans for each of the participating municipalities.

Qualifications:

 

• Advanced degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or other relevant field
• Minimum seven years of experience in urban planning
• Strong technical expertise in composing economic developments plans, land-use planning, environmental compliance, fostering business-enabling environments, and aligning urban plans with citizen priorities, including women's priorities 
• Experience designing comprehensive urban development plans in post-conflict or transitional countries strongly desired
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Dari or Pashto a plus
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

 

Application Instructions:

 

Send electronic submissions to SHAHARUrbanPlanner@chemonics.com by August 9, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “SHAHAR - Urban planner” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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