Senior Urban Development Specialist
Quick answer
The World Bank is hiring a Senior Urban Development Specialist in New Delhi, India, to support urban development and resilience programs, with a focus on private capital mobilization and PPPs.
- Role
- Senior Urban Development Specialist
- Organization
- World Bank
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The World Bank is seeking a Senior Urban Development Specialist to support and contribute to the development and implementation of urban, resilience, land, housing, tourism, and municipal development programs in India.
What you'll do
- Lead policy dialogue and coordination with national and state governments
- Lead, co-lead, or contribute to the design and implementation of lending operations, advisory services, and analytical work
- Provide technical leadership on complex policy, institutional, and implementation issues
- Contribute to country strategy, engagement with key counterpart ministries, and broader India urban program planning
- Develop and disseminate knowledge products, best-practice notes, and training activities
- Manage and supervise consultants and technical specialists
What it takes
- Advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, economics, finance, urban development, or a related field
- At least 12 years of relevant experience
- Experience leading or co-leading complex, high-impact operations
- Strong knowledge of India’s urban, resilience, and land policy agenda
- Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New Delhi, India.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, economics, finance, urban development, or a related field, at least 12 years of relevant experience, and experience leading or co-leading complex, high-impact operations.
How do I apply?
You can apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in New Delhi, India, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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