The objective of this assignment is to deliver full feasibility studies and design package that can play a crucial role in the successful execution of Urban Development Interventions to Promote Investments, Smart Applications and Livable Dahab City.

Dahab, Egypt

7 months part time

Organizational Setting UN Habitat is the United Nations Agency for Human Settlements mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities and to foster collaboration between urban actors. Its aim is to create inclusive, resilient, and equitable urban spaces with the mission to improve the living conditions of people in urban areas to achieve sustainable development. Background: Urbanization is a key driver of development, and cities are seen to be on the frontline of many of the global challenges the world is currently facing. In Egypt, 75% of the GDP is generated in urban areas and 80% of the jobs are in existing cities. However, unplanned urbanization and rapid encroachment the valuable agricultural and desert land surrounding cities and rural settlements result in rapid growth of informal, unplanned urban expansion. Over 16 million urban inhabitants live today in informal and unplanned settlements around urban areas. Moreover, urban population in Egypt is not evenly distributed among its cities, 96 percent of total population lives on 4 percent of the total national area, while the remaining percentage spread on 96 percent of the total inhibited area. This lead to more imbalances where 68 percent of the total population are living in three regions, Greater Cairo Region, Alexandria and Delta; representing 1.8 percent of Egypt’s total area, while 77 cities comprise 4 percent of the urban population. Urban planning and management plays an important role in ensuring urbanization values are optimized, captured, and fairly distributed among urban and rural population. In Egypt, efforts to improve urban planning and management practices varies largely in their nature and effectiveness. The Ministry of Housing, Utilities and urban communities plays an effective role in guiding policies and programmes to improve urban development tools and programmes. In 2024, the UN-Habitat and the Ministry of Local Development (MOLD) signed a new project titled Identification of Priority Urban Development Interventions to Promote Investments, Smart Applications and Livable Dahab City. The project is Funded by the Islamic Development Bank and aims to inclusively improve the livelihood and living conditions for the population of Dahab city through identifying, prioritizing and advancing urban and social development interventions and improving urban governance. Through the application of the project selection tool, complemented by a series of consultations with local stakeholders, a priority integrated project was identified: the upgrading of El Asala area, including its associated residential urban expansion zones, together with the integrated development of Wadi Dahab area. To ensure the project’s readiness for implementation, it will be subject to a comprehensive feasibility study accompanied by the preparation of a detailed technical design package. This process will be undertaken in close coordination with the legal consultant and the local economic development consultant to ensure technical, institutional, and financial soundness. (A detailed project profile and specific location information will be shared upon commencement of the consultancy.) Reporting Line Under the overall supervision and direct supervision of the Country Programme manager in coordination with the Ministry of Local Development, Duties and responsibilities: The consultant will lead feasibility and economic studies, design package and procurement and tender packages for selected project boundaries, ensuring its technical, legal, financial, and environmental viability while aligning with best practices and stakeholder objectives. 1. Situational Analysis: The consultant will conduct a preliminary analysis of the project: 1.1. Concept Review: Evaluate the project scope for adequacy and supplement with additional research and data, referencing comparable projects where necessary. 1.2. Global Best Practices: Analyze successful project execution and operation strategies globally. 1.3. Sector Needs and Regulations: Assess current sector practices, facility requirements, and regulatory frameworks governing construction and operation. 1.4. Environmental and Social Risks: Evaluate preliminary environmental and social impacts, associated risks, and mitigation measures. 1.5. Stakeholder Analysis: Identify the key stakeholders for the project, their interests, and their potential impact on the project's viability. 1.6. Site Analysis: of Al Asala area and Wadi Dahab area that include but not limited to the following: • Road Network • Public Spaces and Green Surfaces • General Land-Use • Population Distribution & Density • Accessibility to Public Transport • Socio-cultural Facilities • Topographical Terrain 2. Comprehensive Feasibility Study: The consultant will prepare a detailed feasibility study covering: 2.1. Demand Study: 2.1.1. Identify user requirements and conduct market research, demand estimation while forecasting demand growth using clear methodologies. 2.1.2. Define necessary assets and quality standards to deliver services effectively. 2.2. Technical Analysis: 2.2.1. , Evaluate site conditions, and identify required land options. 2.2.2. Estimate lifecycle costs, analyse technical options, and explore ancillary revenue opportunities. 2.2.3. Finalize the preferred technical and commercial project configuration. 2.3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance : 2.3.1. Examine relevant international, national, and local laws to identify legal processes, requirements, and barriers to project implementation (in close coordination with the legal studies consultant). 2.3.2. Conduct legal due diligence, assess institutional roles, and recommend solutions for regulatory approvals, land acquisition, and institutional challenges (in close coordination with the legal studies consultant). 2.3.3. Address environmental and social compliance, including impact assessments, mitigation plans, and community engagement strategies. 2.4. Financial Structuring: 2.4.1. Develop a financial model detailing project cash flow, financing needs, and government support assumptions (in close coordination with the finance and local resources consultant). 2.4.2. Conduct sensitivity analysis and recommend cost recovery and alternative revenue mechanisms. 2.4.3. Design the business model for each project as well as the management arrangements. 2.4.4. Evaluate business and financing models including Islamic finance tools for identified projects, including cost recovery mechanisms, and recommend the most viable and bankable structure (in close coordination with the finance and local resources consultant). 2.4.5. Promote the project to potential bidders, including private sector entities, financial institutions, and NGOs. 2.5. Economic Feasibility: 2.5.1. Evaluate economic costs and benefits, assess feasibility under different risk scenarios, and propose financing strategies. 2.5.2. Prepare a comprehensive term sheet outlining key project metrics, performance requirements, and risk allocation. 2.6. Risk Analysis: Develop a detailed risk matrix, quantifying and categorizing risks by probability, impact, and mitigation strategies. 3. Detailed Design Development 3.1. Concept Development: Create conceptual masterplans of Al Asala area and Wadi Dahab area that reflect the needs from all stakeholder and from the situational analysis, which includes the following elements: 3.1.1. Propose development approaches for both areas to address elements of weakness and challenge and promote inclusive, integrated, sustainable, and safe public spaces for all 3.1.2. Highlight the connectivity of the areas to the rest of the urban context along with the main access points and the available transportation and mobility in the study area. 3.1.3. Integrate green infrastructure and public realm improvements. 3.1.4. Ensure alignment with national planning codes and standards. 3.1.5. Demonstrate the preliminary design concept through masterplans, perspective shots/renders that best represent the design idea. 3.2. Schematic Urban Upgrading Package for Al Asala 3.2.1. Prepare masterplans for the defined boundaries of Al Asala Area which includes the suggested intervention projects 3.2.2. Prepare Environmental studies reports and identify mitigation measures and climate-responsive solutions. 3.2.3. Proposal a developed road network, public transportation network and main access points 3.2.4. Integrate sustainable water, energy, and waste solutions. 3.2.5. Provide Information on land grading, drainage patterns, and stormwater management. 3.3. Detailed Design Package for a selected priority zone 3.3.1. Define the priority zone with criteria and justification 3.3.2. Develop a detailed site layout plan that clearly identifies zoning of activities, circulation patterns, and integration of public space elements including green areas, seating, lighting, and shading. 3.3.3. Provide detailed architectural and landscape drawings including site plans, cross-sections, elevations, and detailed component drawings (in AutoCAD format and PDF), suitable for implementation. 3.3.4. Prepare technical drawings for the infrastructure work including topography, electricity, irrigation, water and sanitation. 3.3.5. Prepare technical specifications and design guidelines that address sustainability, climate adaptation, accessibility, safety, and resilience measures. 3.3.6. Ensure integration of universal design principles and consideration of all user groups (including women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities). 3.3.7. Develop implementation phasing plan with prioritization of actions, estimated quantities, and cost breakdown of interventions. 3.3.8. Prepare renderings, perspectives, signage, and wayfinding guidelines aligned with city branding. 4. Procurement and Bidding Support 3.1. Procurement Strategy: Define a timeline for procurement and contract signing, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations. 3.2. Bidding Documentation: Prepare all necessary documents, including RFQ, RFP, draft contracts, evaluation criteria, and bid forms, while ensuring compliance with applicable organizational rules. 3.3. Procurement Implementation Support: Support in overseeing the procurement process from pre-qualification to financial closure, advising on mechanisms to ensure fair competition and robust bids. 3.4. Bidder Guidance: Support bidder evaluation, selection, and negotiation to secure favorable project terms. 3.5. Government Coordination: Identify required actions from government entities and develop plans to secure their cooperation. 3.6. Finalization: Facilitate contract finalization and financial closure, ensuring seamless transition into the implementation phase. 5. Collaboration and Engagement: Over the timeline of the consultancy, the consultant is expected to do the following. 4.1. Work collaboratively with project experts, and project team members to align feasibility studies with overall project strategies. 4.2. Hold meetings to gather feedback from local community, potential investors and financial institutions on the commercial potential of the proposed project structure and risk allocation. 4.3. Coordinate closely with the local government and affiliated ministries to ensure proper endorsement. 4.4. Assess the capacity of the potential project stakeholders to implement and/or operate the project and identify any technical support required for successful implementation and operation, including any changes to the project, financial/commercial structuring and regulatory complexity 4.5. Present findings, analyses, and recommendations to key stakeholders, including government authorities and community representatives. 4.6. Conduct a capacity building training on feasibility studies for priority investment projects to local government representatives 4.7. Ensure the alignment of studies with sustainable development goals and the city's strategic urban development plan, identified national plans and UN-Habitat guidelines.

Advanced university degrees in architecture, urban planning, or a related field is required. A first level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree. • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in urban design and planning, urban studies, urban economy or other related fields is required. • Proven experience in contributing to feasibility or economic studies is required. • Proven experience in developing design packages is required. • Effective stakeholder engagement experience is desirable. • Experience with international organizations and previous work with local government agencies or national counterparts is desirable.

For this position Advanced level in English and Arabic is required. Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced) Arabic UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced) UN Level III (Advanced)

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