Specialist Housing

The Urban Unit, Planning & Development Board, Govt. of Punjab, Lahore     Age: 18 to 65 years                                              Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning /Town Planning/ City & Regional Planning, Housing or Architecture from a reputable HEC recognized university. OR
• Master’s degree in urban planning /Town Planning / City & Regional Planning, Housing or Architecture from a reputable HEC recognized university.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in housing related projects in the public and/or private sectors Additional experience in climate resilient, green, and sustainable building design and urban planning will be preferred.  OR
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in housing related projects in the public and/or private sectors Additional experience in climate resilient, green, and sustainable building design and urban planning will be preferred.                                                                      

Jobs Responsibilities:

• Identify household barriers in home acquisition and factors behind overcrowding, homelessness, and inability of the housing sector to deliver standard housing units as per demand.
• Assess the housing demand and supply, affordability gaps and their spatial distribution.
• Map the ecosystem that drives the housing market including market for affordable/low-cost housing.
• Identify the critical bottlenecks in the housing value chain and establish eligibility criteria and processes to screen beneficiaries for APHS, JV schemes, and alternative housing solutions.
• Monitor execution of all housing schemes and projects ensuring timely delivery and adherence to design standards including climate resilience and green building standards, and IEEs/EIAs implementation and PEPA 2012 compliances.
• Analyze the offtake of completed housing units and identify factors behind it in relation to the local housing market dynamics.
• Oversee and execute tasks related to all housing relevant components.