Duties and Responsibilities
- The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the
Coordinator of the Urban Basic Services Section of UN-Habitat, and in
close collaboration with the thematic team on mobility – reporting to the
Programme Management Officer, Urban Mobility.
- The Consultant will work to provide technical expertise on the
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan Development while advising on the
implementation of the Project Activities in collaboration with the
National Consultants in the target cities.
- The consultant shall work in collaboration with other
consultants including the International Consultant on Project
Implementation for Transport Demand Analysis (TDA Expert), planned to be
on board at a later phase.
- The International Consultants and National Consultants,
together forming the “Consultant Team” shall actively engage with the
working team established in each city consisting of local/ national
government officials and stakeholders (“City Working Team”), while
cooperating with the Headquarters/Regional Offices/Country Office of
UN-Habitat, UNEP, and UNESCAP (“Implementing Agencies”). Note that the
project implementation structure described above is tentative and subject
to change.
General Responsibilities
- The International Consultant will undertake activities
regarding data collection and analysis, preparation of SUMP, and building
planning capacities for the target local and national governments, taking
into account the following parameters:
- Assessing the priority mobility challenges and focus area of
the city identifying the theme or area where support is most needed, and
adjusting the activities flexibly catering to the individual needs of each
city.
- Reviewing the mobility planning capacities within the local
and national governments and proposing capacity development plans for the
target cities.
- Reviewing the current mobility situation of motorized (private
vehicles, freight, and public transport) and non-motorized (pedestrian and
cycling) transport networks, physical condition, accessibility,
efficiency, safety, and congestion.
- The Experts should assess existing data from field traffic
recording and pedestrian and cyclist counting, surveys and questionnaires,
existing studies, investment plans, and documentation, all spatial
planning documents (new and old), as well as additional preparatory work
being undertaken by municipal institutions and private operators, the
estimated population and employment by areas, demographic &
socio-economic data.
- Reviewing the policy and legal framework (national and local
strategies, plans, etc.) making sure that these are taken into account for
developing and aligning the sustainable mobility plan at the study area
level.
- Developing or supporting a mobility plan proposal for the
cities, including goals and objectives, by providing an integrated
mobility network, increased road and public safety (especially for women,
children, students, and elderly), better accessibility (for people with
physical disabilities) and convenience for public transport and
non-motorized transport (walking and cycling), efficiency in transport
service provision, multi-modal transport options, decreased congestion,
comprehensive parking policy, and increased attractiveness (i.e. good
roads, junctions, sideways, squares, green areas, bus stops, shading,
lighting and other street furniture design).
- Consulting the final proposal for the development concept of
the SUMP with the groups of interest.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer exchange among the participating
cities and among different levels of government, and offer insights on
mobility challenges, solutions, and policy planning approaches.
Qualifications/Special Skills
- Advanced University degree (Master or Equivalent) in
Transportation Planning or Engineering, Economics, Urban or Regional
Planning, or related fields with knowledge of sustainable urban
transportation and mobility issues or a first degree with the relevant
combination of professional and academic qualifications is required.
- At least 10 years of practical working experience in the
fields of transport or urban planning, mobility, and sustainable
development, combined with demonstrated knowledge of sustainable planning
and the ability to communicate results of research findings and undertake
on-the-job training and seminars is required.
- Previous projects or research related to the field of
sustainable urban planning, and transport management, is an asset.
- Ability to work in a team and to undertake initiative to
ensure smooth relations and open communication within the team and with
partners.
- Experience working in the relevant countries of Western
Balkans/ Eastern Europe and/or Central Asia is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and previous exposure to
cross-cultural environments are advantageous.
- It is essential that the candidate be able to meet deadlines
for reporting and all project work
How To Apply
