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

The Oyo State New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA) is leading the transformation of Oyo State’s urban landscape. Our mission is to create modern, well-planned, and sustainable communities that drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and set new standards for city development in Nigeria. Through strategic land management, infrastructure development, and collaborative public-private partnerships, we are shaping the future of urban living.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Urban Planning Specialist

Location: Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online