Senior Technical Advisor – Urban Planning Training Curriculum

About the role

The European Union Technical Assistance and Partnership Facility (TAPF) seeks a Senior Technical Advisor to design and deliver an urban planning capacity‑development training curriculum for staff in Mogadishu. The advisor will work under the direct supervision of the Director General of the Federal Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development (MoPIED) and coordinate closely with municipal and regional authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report and concise sector work plan for the training programme.
• Conduct a desk review of existing reports, assessments, programme evaluations, performance data and research related to urban planning in Mogadishu.
• Develop a comprehensive Urban Planning Capacity Development Training Curriculum in collaboration with municipal, regional and district counterparts.
• Facilitate the delivery of training sessions, ensuring alignment with the Government Transformation Plan and EU‑funded initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to trainees throughout the programme.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Development Studies or a related field.
• Extensive experience (minimum 8 years) in urban planning, capacity development and curriculum design.
• Proven track record of working with government agencies and international development partners.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable urban development in Somalia.
• Collaboration with EU and leading development organisations.
• Professional exposure to high‑impact policy and capacity‑building initiatives.