URBAN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Organization: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 03 June 2026

Company Profile

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is a United Nations agency that delivers sustainable project management, infrastructure, procurement, and development services worldwide. UNOPS supports partners in building resilient cities, improving infrastructure systems, and advancing sustainable urban and economic development.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Urban Planning & Development Finance Associate to support urban development planning, spatial analysis, and programme implementation. The successful candidate will contribute to urban design, GIS-based analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement within development programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support urban planning and design activities across development projects
• Conduct spatial data analysis using GIS and computer-aided design tools
• Develop maps, visualizations, and spatial reports to support decision-making
• Analyze and present spatial and socio-economic datasets using relevant software
• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban development programmes
• Assist in coordinating planning-related training sessions and stakeholder workshops
• Contribute to slum upgrading, housing, and urban infrastructure initiatives
• Support documentation, reporting, and knowledge management activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on urban development interventions
• Maintain accurate datasets and support digital planning systems and platforms

Educational Requirement

Required

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience with completion of secondary education; OR
• First-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, Urban Development, Spatial Planning, or a related field with at least two (2) years of relevant experience

Experience Requirements

Required

• At least six (6) years of professional experience in urban planning and design, including the use of CAD and GIS software for spatial data management; OR
• At least two (2) years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning and design, including CAD and GIS applications

Desired

• Experience managing urban development programmes and planning projects
• Experience analyzing and presenting spatial and socio-economic data using GIS, SPSS, Excel, or similar tools
• Experience coordinating planning workshops and stakeholder engagements
• Experience in slum upgrading, housing, and urban development projects
• Ability to use Python or R for data analysis is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based management systems

Language Requirement

• Fluency in English is required

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and spatial reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Problem-solving and critical thinking capability

How to Apply

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