Urban Planner

1.Position Title: Urban Planner

2. Location: Hyderabad

3. Job Description and Responsibilities:

CENPAP is a development research organisation engaged in providing research and policy inputs to government and donor agencies. We are currently on the look out for urban sector professionals to strengthen our urban management unit. Selected candidates will undertake the action research of the city civic amenities and urban planning in govt funded projects.

4. Education/Professional Qualifications/Experience:

Engineering degree with experience in urban planning, infrastructure and strong understanding in GIS integrated MIS for urban management. Prior experience as municipal planner/engineer is an added advantage. Or Masters or Doctoral degree in Urban Planning/Social Sciences with working experience in a managerial position with proven skills in capacity building, consulting and knowledge support for local governments. Experience in infrastructure development projects in Government sector is desirable. 

5. Language Skills

Fluency in English and working knowledge in Hindi.  

6. Terms & Conditions
The position is contractual and can be extended based on performance.

7. How to apply?
Please submit your recent curriculum vitae via e-mail (only) in confidence to sp.cenpapgmail.com The application must contain information about current salary drawn and expected. The applications should be in MS Word. 

The closing date for receiving applications is August 15, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions, to be held in Hyderabad.

Successful candidate will be required to join immediately. This is a Hyderabad based position, and the selected candidate will be hired on a short term contract, renewable based on performance and project duration. The salary will commensurate with merit, experience and seniority.