Urban Planner at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”], a local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Urban Planner

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Qualifications / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning, Urban Development, Environmental Planning, Geography, Architecture, Land Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) is required.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) is highly desirable.
• A Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Sustainable Development, Housing Development, Smart Cities Planning, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Smart City Planning, Environmental Planning, Project Management, or related disciplines will be an advantage.
• 5–10 years of proven professional experience in urban and regional planning, land-use planning, housing development, and infrastructure planning.
• Knowledge of housing development, real estate projects, social housing initiatives, and smart city concepts will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in planning residential estates, smart cities, housing developments, urban renewal projects, or large-scale community development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian urban planning laws, development control regulations, environmental standards, and planning best practices.
• Proficiency in GIS applications, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, and other urban planning and mapping software.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining your suitability for the job to: urbanplanner2026@weweng.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
• You are to include evidence of relevant previous assignments, projects, or consultancy services successfully completed, such as sample reports, project portfolios, photographs, client references, completion certificates, award letters, or other verifiable documentation demonstrating your experience and capacity to undertake the assignment.
• Kindly note that WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process oncea suitable individual is selected.
• Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.
• DISCLAIMER: Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) does not constitute the issuance of a contract or agreement, nor does it commit WEWE to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process.
• The decision to recruit short-term or long-term personnel rests solely with WEWE. WEWE reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process it is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations. For equity purposes, WEWE upholds equity.