The PURE Pemba urban resilience through ecosystem-based approaches project is part of the EU funded Green and Smart Cities Sasa Programme. A collaboration between Oikos East Africa (lead partner), Isituto Oikos and African Architecture Matters.

The project’s main objective is to make the main urban areas of North Pemba safe, inclusive, resilient and sustainable by promoting integrated urban development through a multi-stakeholder approach. Specifically, the action aims at enhancing urban resilience in Wete and Micheweni urban areas by increasing access to basic services especially for women and children. 

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One activity under PURE, is capacity building for integrated urban development which is aimed at training local authorities and other relevant stakeholders in principles of integrated and sustainable urban planning. African Architecture Matters, lead on WP3 (Promoting sustainable urban development for building resilient communities) is seeking a short term consultant (STC) to support providing training on urban policies and guidelines for sustainable urban development and on scenario planning (SP) for urban development and climate risk assessments. The consultant will provide technical and hands-on support to the team and overall integration of the project’s objectives.

wHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of 10 years experience in international development, urban development and/or environment

• Master’s Degree or higher in urban planning, environmental policy, engineering, or a related field

• At least 5 years experience working in Tanzania and East Africa required

• Technical expertise in at least two of the following disciplines: urban upgrading, solid waste management, drainage, disaster risk management

• Direct experience working on the urban resilience agenda in Tanzania required

• Fluency in English, with strong writing skills (in English) and knowledge of Swahili

• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with senior government officials and representatives of international agencies

WHAT WILL YOU DO