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We are actively transforming cities in Africa! We work collaboratively across both borders and expertise to make real change happen on the streets. If you have passion for transport and want to help break through our car-dominant culture to bring our streets back to the people, join us!. We have offices in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Egypt.

Open Positions

Transport Planner

About the position

The Transport planner will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and will play a key role in supporting the planning, design, and implementation of public transport systems and implementation of facilities for walking and cycling in African cities. The Transport Planner will be involved in reviewing street designs, preparing street design guidelines, developing feasibility studies for bikeshare, planning urban cycle networks, preparing public transport service plans, infrastructure designs, business plans, financial models, and industry reform strategies, among other activities. The job will entail a significant amount of fieldwork, including site visits and surveys. The Transport Planner will work closely with governments, consultants, communities, and partner organisations.

The Transport Planner will report to the Transport Systems Manager, working closely with ITDP staff and international experts.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualise, draft, and review technical documents, including feasibility studies, concept notes, street design plans, bikeshare feasibility studies, non-motorised transport network plans, and terms of reference.
  • Prepare street design drawings and renderings.
  • Analyse primary and secondary transport data, prepare conceptual designs, and monitor project implementation.
  • Develop travel demand and traffic models.
  • Gather information on international best practices and apply lessons learned locally.
  • Effectively engage with a range of stakeholders including public transport operators, civic officials, politicians, civil society agents, media, and others to help build support for sustainable and equitable mobility.
  • Facilitate training for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare progress reports, communications materials, and other ad hoc reporting.
  • Contribute to funding proposals.
  • Perform any other task assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in transport planning, urban design, urban planning, transport engineering, civil engineering, architecture or other relevant field.
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Familiarity with transport modelling, street design, bicycle network planning, bikeshare planning, survey design, data collection, and data processing.
  • Experience in street design and drafting using AutoCAD, spatial analysis using GIS software, and data analysis using Excel. Familiarity with the Adobe suite is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, including preparing effective graphics and making powerful presentations. Ability to communicate complex transport issues through concise, compelling messages, verbally and in writing.
  • Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills. You should enjoy working with numbers!
  • Demonstrated ability to manage people and projects to successful outcomes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with flexibility, work well under pressure, and keep to deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain high standards while contributing pragmatic ideas.
  • Strong commitment to advancing ITDP’s mission and to environmental and social justice.
  • Availability to travel frequently.

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to africajobs@itdp.org with “Transport Planner, Dar es Salaam” in the subject line:

  • Resume and cover letter.
  • Portfolio of GIS designs
  • Write up of improving the current transport system in Dar es Salaam.

The position will remain open until filled.

Illustration and graphic design intern

Internship Remote

About the position

The Graphic Design and Illustration Intern will support the communications team in creating and bringing to life sustainable mobility concepts for social media dissemination. The role will entail planning concepts based on relevant materials and illustrating the concepts based on captivating storylines that can be understood by social media users. The content will involve still graphics, illustrations, and motion design.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualise, draft, and design illustrations from existing publications and content for social media campaigns as per ITDP brand guidelines.
  • Produce sketches, storyboards, animatics, and style frames to visualise concepts.
  • Draft and animate numerous 2D and 3D motion graphics from scratch.
  • Provide creative vision to the editing process, bringing your own style to create beautifully composed work.
  • Creatively showcase technical and statistical material through fun, creative, and interactive content for users.
  • Create original animated motion graphic content for social media platforms.
  • Support and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
  • Keep project files organised, clean, and properly labelled.
  • Attend team meetings ready to listen and ask questions.
  • Perform any other task assigned.

Qualifications

  • Experience working on illustrations and motion graphics.
  • A strong design portfolio that showcases visual design skills (minimum 2-3 projects including illustrations and motion graphics). Canva submissions will not be considered.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, XD, Premiere Pro) and/or other relevant software
  • Strong communication skills, including preparing effective graphics. Ability to communicate complex issues in simple, visually appealing content.
  • Excellent research skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with flexibility, work well under pressure, and keep to deadlines.
  • Ability to receive and give open and honest feedback to encourage personal and professional growth.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to africajobs@itdp.org with “Illustration and Graphic Design Intern” in the subject line:

  1. Resume and cover letter.
  2. Portfolio of graphic designs, illustrations, and motion graphics/videos.

The position will remain open until filled.

ITDP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or active military status, alienage or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, familial status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or any other status protected by applicable law



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