Avis de recrutement : Recrutement d’un(e) Expert(e) Urbaniste au Ghana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSULTANCY

Objective of the Consultance

The objective is to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the Sustainable Cities – phase 1 project.

More specifically, the specifics objectives of this mission are to:

  • Provide EF with a with a better overview of the situation and the context and on urban planning framework in Ghana;
  • Analyse issues regarding (i) climate change adaptation and mitigation; (ii) gender in urban development policies or documents; and (iii) use of Digital technologies in urban services;
  • Formulate 1st recommendations for the project.

Nature of the services requested

PHASE 1: Diagnosis

The Consultant will be in charge of :

  • Identify and consult with key partners and stakeholders (authorities, civil society private sector, technical and financial partners, etc.) on the urban development;
  • Carry out a literature review regarding legislation, strategies, policies on urban planning in Ghana and identify potential links with the project ;
  • Map urban documents, projects/initiatives already underway or to come in the near future in the 5/6 cities in the Northern Regions;
  • Propose orientations to favour synergies (especially with other EU funded projects and ensure that there will be no overlapping;

PHASE 2: Recommendation

Based on the Concept note and the diagnosis conducted in Phase 1, the Consultant will:

  • Support the EF team in the development of the theory of change and the logical framework ;
  • Recommendations, including results and description of the activities, to enrich the project document;
  • Conduct a short gender analysis to provide recommendation to add gender in the project ;
  • Conduct a description of the sustainability of the action and how to assure an ownership of the project by the stakeholders.

In his/her technical proposal, the Consultant can also propose any other information that s/he thinks is important to achieve the objective of this mission and include them in his/her technical offer.

The methodology should include at least one mission in Ghana (Accra but also in the 5 regional capitals in the Northern regions). This mission wiil be organised and carried out with EF team (iInterviews with resource persons, meetings with project beneficiairies and partners, workshops, etc.).

Deliverables

The following deliverables will be expected from the consultant :

  • Stakeholder analysis in the form of actor mapping ; assessment of their needs, interests and possible contribution to the project;
  • Theory of Change and a proposed logical framework;
  • Detail of the activities and indicative timetable of proposed activities, reflecting the comments received during the presentation of the results of the mission.

An expert in governance and urban development, local and territorial planning.

Experience :

  • 10 to 15 years of experience in the field of international cooperation, with proven expertise in the field of urban planning, development of urban services;
  • Proven experience in supporting the design of EU-funded projects;
  • Strong experience advising public autorities in the sustainable urban planning and implementation of urban services (accessibility, accountability, management of urban services (Public Private Partnership for example);
  • Proven experience in decentralization/deconcentration issues, coordination mechanisms between local and national authorities, capacities building;

Qualification and skills :

  • Knowledge of the Ghanaian context is mandatory;
  • Excellent knowledge of mitigation and adaptation infrastructures projects, smart solutions in urban services management;
  • Full professional proficiency in English and French;
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Application process

Closing date : April 25th, 2023