Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree in urban development, development studies, natural resource management, environmental studies, agriculture, climate or related field is required. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in urban development with a focus on climate change, climate change-related projects, nature-based solutions, urban geography, urban ecology design, environmental engineering, urban agriculture, environment or natural resources management or related fields is required. . Research experience in one/or more of these fields as evidenced by publications of international repute is highly desirable. Previous regional experience in the Arab region is also highly desirable. Languages Fluency in oral and written Arabic and English is required for this consultancy.