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NBC Urban Designer - International Consultant
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026
Deadline: Oct 28, 2026
Result of Service
The main objective of this study is to identify key sites for designing and implementing a variety of public spaces in Nahr el Bared camp. The study will ensure that public space projects implemented in the camp will work together in a complementary manner as part of a public spatial structure that can enrich the entire camps urban fabric – and is not an implementation of isolated public projects scattered across miscellaneous locations. It will also investigate what constitutes as successful public space within the specific realities in NBC and what are the main public space community needs through studying various realities and social practices on the ground today.
This project will revisit the ideas on public space that were initially conceived in 2007-2009 (yet not implemented) in order to determine which of those ideas are still feasible, which need adaptation and what opportunities were missed. It will also factor in the tremendous developments that have been made in the past 18 years that will have significant impact on public space design and planning. These relate to changing social, economic, political and security related conditions within the camp and its surroundings. Three main Zones will be part of this investigation, the official UNRWA Nahr el Bared Camp; Edges/Borders of the official Nahr el Bared Camp; Adjacent Areas.
Work Location
Tripoli
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of UNRWA Senior advisor - Urban Planning and Development and should work in close coordination with the NBC team as needed. The Consultant will be responsible for activities including but not limited to those described below:
- Leading the implementation of the Public Space Strategy and Design for NBC Camp as per Terms of Reference – Annex I, including:
- Leading project team working on the NBC public space project
- Conducting the necessary urban analysis, urban assessments and community consultative processes needed for developing the public space strategy, identifying sites and designing the selected spaces
- Designing public spaces within Nahr el Bared camp and its surroundings
- Developing architectural concepts for public facilities in NBC
- Coordinating with relevant UNRWA teams and staff in the concept and design development of the project
- Following up with consulting firm who will develop specs, BOQ and construction drawings of the project.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Masters' or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in urban design preferably (or urban planning, architecture or a related field). A Bachelor degree in architecture At least 7 years of professional experience in the field of urban design – preferably in highdensity urban environments, Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother), please provide full name(s) and relationship. If applicable, please provide further details below. Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee. If yes, please provide you Registration Card Number Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post.” Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A "yes" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired.
Languages
Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English.
Competencies
- Excellent communication, negotiation and consensus building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse community stakeholders;
- Ability to lead strategic planning in a participative manner with politically and socially complex communities and to establish and maintain effective partnerships with a range of high-level stakeholders.
- Experience in public space design and participatory planning
- Preferable to have experience in working within informal urban settings, refugee camps or knowledge of Palestinian refugee context in Lebanon
Total Remuneration: USD 58,175 per/6 months
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
