Overview
The consultant will contribute to the preparation of data-informed and territorialized action plans for the implementation of the NUP and the NHS, translating national priorities into concrete interventions and investment pathways. The consultant will also support the development and application of a methodological approach for strengthening local project pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the elaboration of action plans for key sectoral policies, particularly the National Urban Policy (NUP) and the National Housing Strategy (NHS) and National Strategy of Tourism (NST).
- Ensure that the proposed action plans translate national strategic priorities into concrete interventions, implementation pathways, and territorial actions.
- Contribute to the scaling up of the SDG-aligned catalytic project prioritization methodology.
- Support the preparation and organization of the national launch event of the National SDG Localization Framework.
- Contribute to coordination efforts between national institutions, local authorities, and technical stakeholders.
- Support engagement with relevant ministries, local authorities, and technical partners.
- Provide technical inputs and background documentation related to operational planning and project pipeline development.
- Support local-level engagement and ensure that project pipeline development is informed by data and aligned with national and territorial planning frameworks.
- Support the implementation of local scoping activities aimed at building stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to the organization of kick-off events for the cities participating in the Voluntary Local Review (VLR) process.
- Ensure that the development of local project pipelines and action plans is informed by the data and analytical work produced through the VLR data ecosystem.
- Conduct multi-criteria assessments of city-level projects.
- Organize and facilitate participatory City Vision workshops for the selected cities.
- Lead the drafting of Action-Oriented Voluntary Local Reviews (AO-VLRs).
- Prepare VLR Action-Oriented Recommendations.
- Contribute to the finalization of the AO-VLR reports.
- Support the organization of VLR launch events for participating cities.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in Economy, action planning, policy operationalization, or project preparation is required. Experience in developing implementation frameworks, investment plans, or project pipelines at national or local levels is required. Experience working with local governments and participatory planning processes is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Economy, finance, territorial planning, or a related field. A first level university in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
