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Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionAssistant Consultant- Road Safety & Urban Transport
OrganisationWorld Resources Institute (WRI)
CountryDhaka & Chattogram, Bangladesh
CityDhaka & Chattogram, Bangladesh
No of VacanciesN/A
Project NameN/A
Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate/postgraduate in the field of Urban Design/Planning/Architecture.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a requirement.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign/illustrator, MS Office and 3d modelling software is a requirement. Exposure to Geographic Information System (GIS) will be an advantage.
• Inclined towards sustainability, place making and citizen engagement.
• Familiarity with specific needs of the vulnerable road users.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, think creatively, work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in English along with local language be an advantage
Salary and Benefits:
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package

Experience• 2-5 years of work experience in road safety /city design/street design and/or urban scale development project. Familiar with design of roads, intersections considering pedestrian and vehicular safety aspects etc.
SalaryAs per industry standards

Organisation Details

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, non-profit global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in the Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey and the United States. Our experts and staff work closely with leaders to that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being and our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis.

Job Description

The candidate will undertake and oversee a range of responsibilities for the Creating Safer and Inclusive Streets as are listed below.
• Undertaking site-visits for recce surveys, documentation, collecting primary and secondary data in the form of mobility patterns, volume counts, road safety inspections, crash profile, etc.
• Supporting the Lead Consultant through data analysis, design development and preparation of project proposals, reports and presentations related to projects.
• Preparation of conceptual design drawings detailed technical drawings, illustrations, and other project related content.
• Engagement with all the stakeholders at various stages and contributing to the contextual design approach. Coordinate outreach efforts on behalf of program/projects and anchor partner engagement activities. Manage relationships with stakeholders including staff from municipal corporations, development authorities, traffic police, consultants, citizen groups etc.
• Assisting in organizing and conducting community awareness campaigns, capacity building programs and workshops.
• Support research and analysis required for specific aspects of the projects and preparation of internal and external communications pieces for the initiatives.

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