Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) is a Corporate Body and established under the GDA Act 2003, approved by Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. GDA seeks Applications for the URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SPECIALIST on Contract basis for TWO YEARS (Extendable) based on the Satisfactory Performance, Requirement & Prior Approval of the Competent Authority.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • Post-Graduate Degree in City & Regional Planning / Urban Planning / Urban Development from HEC Recognized Institutions with Minimum 10 Years Post Qualification Experience or Graduate Degree in City & Regional Planning / Urban Planning / Urban Development from HEC Recognized Institutions with Minimum 15 Years Post Qualification Experience
  • The Candidate(s) will have Competitive Edge if also possess Additional Qualification & Certification in the field of Urban Planning & Design and having Vast Experience in relevant field with similar Development Authorities in Pakistan
  • Should be Registered and Active Member of PCATP or any other recognized Urban Planning Body
  • Should be Proficient in GIS and AutoCAD
  • Proven Interpersonal Communication and Negotiation Skills to take Messages / Information across the Competent Authority including Director General and Directors of other Functional Departments of GDA
  • Proven Report Writing & Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Suite etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION / FUNCTIONS:

  • Review of existing GDA's Town Planning & Building Control Regulations and suggest IMPROVEMENT/S therein. if any
  • Review and Recommend on the Existing Gwadar's Integrated Smart Port City Master Plan 2019 especially on the following Components:
  • Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Trade, Tourism, Government & Public Buildings, Green Land, Open Spaces, Sports Land Use etc.
  • Demographic & Socioeconomic Planning including Collection, Collation & Analysis of such Data & Planning Parameters at Urban Design Level
  • Environmental Assessment & Creating Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS) of Proposed / Future Projects
  • Administrative and Legal System
  • Development of Site for a particular need or special purpose such as Economic Zones / District, Tourism Development Zones. Housing and other Estate Development Projects including the Creation of Spatial Arrangement of Buildings, Utilities. Transport & Communications etc.
  • Monitoring the existing Gwadar's Master Plan and UPDATE the Plan according to the Future Development Patterns and Needs of the City
  • Assistance and Timely Coordination with the Consultants, Contractors, Legal Advisors etc. for the Effective Implementation of Gwadar's Master Plan
  • In-House Training, Professional Development & Capacity Building of GDA's Town Planning Department
  • Any other Responsibility assigned by the Competent Authority as per Needs & Requirement
 

TERMS & CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  • Age Limit: Maximum 55 Years
  • The Place of Duty will be in Gwadar, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will also offer Lump Sum Competitive Market Benefits to the Selected Candidate for the said Position
  • Duly Signed Applications (Cover Letter and Resume) along with Attested Copies of Educational Certificates / Degrees, Experience Letters, CNIC, Domicile with Three (3) Latest Pictures are required to be submitted to the Office of Deputy Director Admin - GDA, Marine Drive. Gwadar, Balochistan. The Application along with Supporting Documents MUST reach by Hand or Courier by 28th JANUARY 2022 by 11 am at the Office of Deputy Director Admin - GDA. Marine Drive, Gwadar. Balochistan
  • Applicants serving in Government / Public / Autonomous Organizations MUST obtain NOC from respective Department and should apply through Proper Channel
  • Applications which are Incomplete / Without Necessary Documents, shall be REJECTED
  • Applications received AFTER DUE DATE & TIME will NOT be entertained
  • Only Shortlisted Candidates will be called for Test / Interviews, as the case may be
  • No TA / DA will be admissible for appearing in Test / Interview, as the case may be
  • The Competent Authority reserves the right to Reject any or all Applications / Cancel the Recruitment process at any stage without assigning the reasons

Deputy Director (Admin)
GWADAR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Marine Drive, Gwadar, Balochistan
Tel No. +92 864-210595