Urban Planning Specialist at Oyo State New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA)

Position Summary

• The Urban Planning Specialist will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of masterplans, spatial frameworks, land use policies, and regulatory guidelines for OYNTCDA.
• This role is pivotal to ensuring that all new urban developments are efficient, inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with the state’s long-term growthstrategy.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively with architects, engineers, community development officers, GIS analysts, and external consultants to prepare comprehensive and implementable urban development plans.
• The position requires strong technical expertise in spatial planning, stakeholder coordination, and knowledge of development control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of masterplans, district plans, and land use frameworks for new towns and growth corridors
• Conduct spatial needs assessments, demographic studies, and urban growth modelling to guide development priorities
• Coordinate planning input for zoning regulations, urban design codes, and infrastructure layout proposals
• Guide site layouts, subdivision planning, and integration of transport, housing, and public spaces
• Ensure all planning activities comply with statutory requirements, physical planning laws, and environmental standards
• Provide technical oversight on the implementation of urban plans, including monitoring alignment with development control guidelines
• Liaise with local government authorities, landowners, and community groups to support participatory planning processes
• Support project feasibility studies and infrastructure investment prioritisation based on spatial and socio-economic data
• Contribute to the preparation of planning briefs,TORs, and evaluation of consultant submissions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in urban planning, with demonstrable work on city-scale or regional development projects
• Registration with the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and the Town Planners Registration Council (TOPREC) is mandatory
• Strong understanding of Nigerian urban development laws, land use regulations, and infrastructure planning standards
• Proficiency in planning tools including AutoCAD, ArcGIS/QGIS, and urban modelling software
• Experience in preparing planning reports, policy documents, and stakeholder presentation materials
• Excellent communication, analytical, and team collaboration skills
• Familiarity with public-private development models, land management, and affordable housing schemes is a plus.