Public Space Designer at UN-Habitat

Qualifications/special skills

Competency: Communication:

•  Excellent written and oral presentation skills in English.
•  Excellent capacity to produce and manipulate graphic documents and drawings.
•  Good presentation skills.
•  Ability to communicate complex interventions in a clear language and convincing narratives.
•  Sketching capabilities to effectively communicate in workshop settings and teams.

Academic Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree in Architecture or Urban Planning, or related field that is relevant for sustainable urban development and urban planning and design IS REQUIRED.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-year experience in urban planning and urban design with direct proven experience in drawing and preparing plan graphical material using computer assisted design tools is required. Strong graphic representation skills required and public space design experience.
• Experience in facilitating participatory workshop including the use of digital engagement tools is an added advantage.
• The candidate should have a portfolio of plans and designs of which he/she is the author.