Sme Urban Economics (Remote)

Job description / Role

SME – Urban Economics – Tabuk, Saudi Arabia – Public Sector and Government

The Senior Urban Economist will play a pivotal role in designing ecosystem solutions within the firm’s urban planning efforts by providing in-depth economic analysis and technical expertise, with a particular focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Models (BIM).

Client Details:
– A leading giga-project based in Tabuk, KSA

Description:
– SME – Urban Economics – Tabuk, Saudi Arabia – Public Sector and Government

Urban and regional Economic Analysis:
– Conduct comprehensive economic assessments of urban and regional development projects, including cost-benefit analysis, market feasibility studies, and policy impact evaluations.
– Analyze the economic dynamics of urban areas, including land use, transportation, housing markets, labor markets, and environmental factors.
– Provide recommendations for sustainable urban development that align with regional, national, and global economic trends.
– Advise internal stakeholders on design decisions related to economic development, housing, infrastructure, and the provision of economic goods and services.
– Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies for improving urban resilience, sustainability, and economic vitality.
– Lead the development of long-term economic development strategies that incorporate economic forecasting, demographic trends, and GIS data.

GIS-Driven Urban Planning:
– Leverage GIS technologies, BIM models and spatial analysis tools to collect, analyze, and visualize urban data for urban planning and economic modeling.
– Integrate GIS data with economic models to support land-use planning, transportation network design, zoning analysis, and infrastructure investment strategies.
– Create interactive GIS-based dashboards and maps to communicate findings to stakeholders and decision-makers.
– Manage and maintain large datasets, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for ongoing urban analysis and planning projects.
– Stay up to date with the latest GIS technologies, urban economics research, and planning methodologies.

Economic and Social Ecosystem Analysis:
– Lead comprehensive analyses of economic and social ecosystems, assessing the interdependencies between economic growth, social well-being, environmental sustainability, and policy impacts.
– Develop economic models to evaluate the resilience of communities, regions, and sectors in response to various shocks, including economic crises, environmental challenges, and social inequalities.
– Conduct cross-sectoral analysis of policy impacts, considering issues such as poverty reduction, education, health outcomes, employment, social mobility, and environmental sustainability.

Job Offer:
– A comprehensive package is on offer for the successful candidate.

– At least 7-10 years of professional experience in urban economics, with a focus on GIS applications in urban planning.
– Advanced proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, PostGIS), BIM models and spatial analysis tools.
– Strong quantitative skills, including experience with economic modeling software and econometric analysis.
– In-depth understanding of and experience in spatial econometrics, land-use modeling, transportation planning and Ecosystems development.
– Familiarity with urban policy frameworks and regulatory environments.
– Experience with environmental impact assessments and urban sustainability practices is a plus.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-expert stakeholders.
– Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary projects, meet deadlines, and ensure successful project outcomes.
– Familiarity with Python, R, or other programming languages for spatial data analysis and automation.
– Knowledge of global urbanization trends, economic resilience, and smart city technologies.
– Familiarity with climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in urban environments.

About the Company

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