Job - P469- CONTRAT LOCAL - CHARGE DE MISSION DEVELOPPEMENT URBAIN @ French Agency for Development (AFD) (Last Date - June 4 - 2021)

                



CONTRAT LOCAL - CHARGE DE MISSION DEVELOPPEMENT URBAIN 


Organization:  French Agency for Development (AFD)
Location: New Delhi, 
Industry: Urban Planning     
Type: NA
Salary: NA
Description: NA

Responsibilities: 
  • Reporting to Delhi Office Deputy Director within AFD’s Urban development team, the Urban Development Portfolio Manager will lead a portfolio of AFD operations in the field of sustainable urban development. 
  • Working closely with AFD’s Team Leader (based in Paris) as well as other New Delhi sector Portfolio Managers, he/she will be responsible for the identification, design and monitoring of a portfolio of integrated urban development projects. 
  • This will include a primary focus on sustainable urban mobility projects (intermodality promotion, NMT); public space making; urban planning and governance (including public finance and local sector reform), as well as multi-sector integrated urban development programs, with a specific focus on secondary towns. 
  • Prospective business development will include emerging themes, such as waste management, social protection for the urban poor, urban health or new investment sectors for AFD. 
  • He/she will be also in charge of AFD commitments implemented by non-governmental organizations (NGO) managed directly by AFD Headquarters (NGO funding window).
Educational requirements:
  • Masters’ Degree in a field related to Urban development including Urban Planning, Urban Design, Mobility Planning, Public policy or a related field
Experience requirements:
  • Three to four years of relevant experience in the fields of sustainable urban planning, sustainable urban mobility, urban governance or decentralization programs
  • Familiarity with the Government of India and state government policies in the urban/municipal sector, with a specific focus on mobility and urban planning. Prior experience with international donors or public procurement is a plus
  • Proficiency in engaging and managing a wide variety of internal/external stakeholders including Government, state officials, other donors, civil society, consultants. Demonstrated capacity to develop excellent client relations.
  • Commitment to drive quality, innovation and impact across a range of projects (investment projects, technical cooperation programs, policy analysis) and ability to multi-task.
  • Commitment to learn and develop new skills.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills, including demonstrated track record in supporting urban policy analysis and drafting regular notes and papers
  • Willingness to participate in transversal tasks, including communication, in collaboration with other team members
  • Flexibility, autonomy and self-drive to work as a part of a small, multi-cultural team
  • Excellent speaking, drafting and editing skills in English. Knowledge of French a plus.
Desired Skills:
  • NA
Disclaimer: 
  • Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter. 
  • The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.