Job Description

•  As a town planner or planning officer, you will be involved in the management and development of cities, industrial parks, towns, villages and the countryside. Your aim will be to balance the conflicting demands of housing, industrial development, agriculture, recreation, transport and the environment, in order to allow appropriate development to take place. It is a highly interdisciplinary profession that allows you to interact with many different sectors and people. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.Your job more specifically detailed as follows:

Responsiblities

• Cover a broad area of work using many different skills
• Develop creative and original planning solutions to satisfy all parties
• Consult with stakeholders and other interested parties
• Negotiate with developers and other professionals, such as surveyors and architects
• Research and design planning policies to guide development and provide essential advice
• Assess planning applications and monitor outcomes as necessary, while checking that laws and regulations are adhered to
• Research and analyse data to help inform strategic developments, such as increases in affordable housing provision
• Design layouts and draft design statements
• Use information technology systems such as computer-aided design (cad) or geographical information systems (gis)
• Attend and present at planning boards, appeals and public inquiries, providing insights and suggesting improvements where required
• Keep up to date with legislation associated with land use
• Promote environmental education and awareness
• Help disadvantaged groups express their opinions about planning issues and proposals, and visit sites to assess the effects of proposals on people or the environment
• Coordinate available resources to meet planning targets
• Keep abreast of economic and legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Write reports, often of a complex nature, which make recommendations or explain detailed regulations.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned form time to time

Requirements

• First Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, or a related field preferred in a reputable institution
• Knowledge and/or experience in industrial parks planning and development and public-private partnerships
• Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, GIS, AUTOCAD and PowerPoint.
• Professional certification in urban planning is a must-have
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strongproject management skills.
• Ability to generate high-quality graphics, diagrams, maps, sketches, and/or renderings.
• Must reside in Benin
• An interest in improving peoples’ environments.

Benefits

• Compensation comparable with the industry best