Advisor | Urban Planning

Overview

Strategic advisor on urban planning, mobility and policy alignment for Dubai RTA.

Key Responsibilities

• policy evaluation
• policy development
• benchmarking
• research leadership
• stakeholder coordination
• reporting

Tasks

The role aims to ensure that RTA’s infrastructure, urban development initiatives, and transport strategies align with Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040, RTA’s Strategic Plan, and the Emirate’s long-term urban policy framework. To provide high-level strategic, technical, and policy advisory to the Director General on urban planning, sustainable mobility, and land use integration. -Represent RTA in strategic policy forums, steering committees, and intergovernmental taskforces related to urban development. -Collaborate with Dubai Municipality, Supreme Committee of Urban Planning, and other government bodies to harmonize planning and transport policies. -Evaluate policy performance using measurable indicators (urban density, modal share, accessibility, emissions). -Advise the Director General on urban development and transport-related policy directions, frameworks, and initiatives. -Promote RTA’s leadership in policy innovation for sustainable cities within the country and regional platforms. -Support interagency working groups to monitor and assess policy implementation outcomes. -Endorse planning studies that support , walkable, and transit-oriented urban development. -Provide recommendations to improve planning efficiency, governance transparency, and stakeholder collaboration. -Contribute to the creation of urban planning and transport governance models, ensuring clear policy coordination across sectors. -Evaluate the impact of emirate-level policies on RTA’s projects and recommend adjustments or new policy proposals where needed. -Benchmark RTA’s urban planning policies against international best practices (e.g., Copenhagen, Singapore, London). -Review consultant submissions, master plans, and urban studies for policy and technical compliance. -Ensure the integration of land use, public transport, and mobility planning into a coherent urban strategy. -Develop, review, and recommend urban and mobility policies, ensuring alignment with Dubai’s strategic urban vision and government legislation. -Provide expert analysis on master plans, zoning frameworks, and major development projects. -Monitor the execution of urban policy decisions and prepare reports for senior leadership and the RTA Board. -Draft and propose policy papers, frameworks, and position statements on behalf of RTA leadership. -Lead urban policy research on topics such as sustainable mobility, city resilience, and urban form optimization.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• urban planning
• gis
• data modeling
• advanced degree
• bilingual

What You Bring

-15+ years of experience in urban planning, transport strategy, and policy development within large public sector entities or international consultancies. -Excellent communication, policy writing, and strategic presentation skills in Arabic and English. -Urban and regional planning expertise. -Deep understanding of urban governance, policy design, and institutional coordination frameworks. -Data-driven decision-making and scenario planning. -Master’s or PhD in Urban Planning, Urban Policy, Transport Planning, or Public Administration. -Proficiency in GIS, urban analytics, and mobility data modeling. -Governmental relations and regulatory awareness. -Leadership in sustainable mobility and smart city policy innovation.

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