Takween’s mission focuses on innovative and concrete solutions that have been researched, tested and implemented to meet the needs of communities and their specific built environments to achieve inclusive urban spaces that will thrive for generations to come. With this mission, Takween aims to improve the quality for inhabitants living in cities across Egypt and the Middle East.
Urban Planner
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Location
Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Department
Urban Studies and Research Unit
Closing Date
Friday, January 30, 2026
About the job
Takween ICD is seeking a passionate and skilled Urban Planner to join our Urban Studies and Research Unit. The Urban Planner will play a key role in supporting the unit's mission to deliver innovative and actionable research that addresses urban challenges in Egypt and beyond. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and practical experience in urban planning in Egypt, with the ability to contribute to planning analysis, development strategies and action plans.
Key Result Areas
Contributing to the preparation of urban planning deliverables, including area profiles, urban assessments, spatial strategies, development scenarios, and action plans.
Conducting spatial and planning analysis (land use, mobility, public services and utilities, public space, housing, etc.) and translating findings into clear planning recommendations.
Supporting fieldwork and urban surveys, stakeholder interviews/FGDs, and documentation of findings.
Developing supporting planning materials such as maps, diagrams, infographics for reports and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinating closely with GIS experts to define required spatial datasets, validate analysis, and ensure high-quality maps, indicators, and spatial outputs are integrated into planning deliverables.
Preparing high-quality reports, policy briefs, and presentations in Arabic and English, ensuring clarity, structure, and evidence-based recommendations.
Supporting and/or facilitating participatory activities (workshops, consultations, validation meetings), including preparation of materials, co-facilitation, note-taking, and synthesis of outcomes.
Coordinating closely with the project team and partners to meet deliverable timelines and support quality assurance across planning outputs.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design/Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, or a related field.
Skills
• 5 - 10 years of professional experience in urban planning, local development, or related urban development projects in Egypt.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills in both Arabic and English, with demonstrated experience preparing planning deliverables (plans, profiles, and presentations).
• Experience working on projects related to local urban planning, urban upgrading, or climate resilience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Egypt’s urban planning context, including coordination with relevant entities (e.g., governorates, local administration, GOPP or relevant planning authorities) and familiarity with planning processes and data requirements.
Software
Microsoft Office, GIS (preferred), and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is a plus.
About us
Takween Integrated Community Development (Takween) is an urban development firm established in 2009 in Egypt by a dynamic team with extensive experience, in response to a foreseen growing demand for innovative urban solutions in a world where it is predicted that by 2030, 60% of the world’s inhabitants will be living in urban centers. Takween specializes in the development of integrated packages in urban development services and solutions to support and complement efforts of tackling urban challenges. Takween provides project planning, design, and implementation services to a range of local and international clients. Takween fields of interventions include integrated urban development and upgrading, heritage management and conservation, community development and mobilization, participatory design and planning, and construction activities.