Result of Service

The objective of this assignment is to deliver full feasibility studies and design package that can play a crucial role in the successful execution of Urban Development Interventions to Promote Investments, Smart Applications and Livable Dahab City.

Work Location

Dahab, Egypt

Expected duration

7 months part time

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational Setting UN Habitat is the United Nations Agency for Human Settlements mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities and to foster collaboration between urban actors. Its aim is to create inclusive, resilient, and equitable urban spaces with the mission to improve the living conditions of people in urban areas to achieve sustainable development. Background: Urbanization is a key driver of development, and cities are seen to be on the frontline of many of the global challenges the world is currently facing. In Egypt, 75% of the GDP is generated in urban areas and 80% of the jobs are in existing cities. However, unplanned urbanization and rapid encroachment the valuable agricultural and desert land surrounding cities and rural settlements result in rapid growth of informal, unplanned urban expansion. Over 16 million urban inhabitants live today in informal and unplanned settlements around urban areas. Moreover, urban population in Egypt is not evenly distributed among its cities, 96 percent of total population lives on 4 percent of the total national area, while the remaining percentage spread on 96 percent of the total inhibited area. This lead to more imbalances where 68 percent of the total population are living in three regions, Greater Cairo Region, Alexandria and Delta; representing 1.8 percent of Egypts total area, while 77 cities comprise 4 percent of the urban population. Urban planning and management plays an important role in ensuring urbanization values are optimized, captured, and fairly distributed among urban and rural population. In Egypt, efforts to improve urban planning and management practices varies largely in their nature and effectiveness. The Ministry of Housing, Utilities and urban communities plays an effective role in guiding policies and programmes to improve urban development tools and programmes. In 2024, the UN-Habitat and the Ministry of Local Development (MOLD) signed a new project titled Identification of Priority Urban Development Interventions to Promote Investments, Smart Applications and Livable Dahab City. The project is Funded by the Islamic Development Bank and aims to inclusively improve the livelihood and living conditions for the population of Dahab city through identifying, prioritizing and advancing urban and social development interventions and improving urban governance. Through the application of the project selection tool, complemented by a series of consultations with local stakeholders, a priority integrated project was identified: the upgrading of El Asala area, including its associated residential urban expansion zones, together with the integrated development of Wadi Dahab area. To ensure the projects readiness for implementation, it will be subject to a comprehensive feasibility study accompanied by the preparation of a detailed technical design package. This process will be undertaken in close coordination with the legal consultant and the local economic development consultant to ensure technical, institutional, and financial soundness. (A detailed project profile and specific location information will be shared upon commencement of the consultancy.) Reporting Line Under the overall supervision and direct supervision of the Country Programme manager in coordination with the Ministry of Local Development, Duties and responsibilities: The consultant will lead feasibility and economic studies, design package and procurement and tender packages for selected project boundaries, ensuring its technical, legal, financial, and environmental viability while aligning with best practices and stakeholder objectives. 1. Situational Analysis: The consultant will conduct a preliminary analysis of the project: 1.1. Concept Review: Evaluate the project scope for adequacy and supplement with additional research and data, referencing comparable projects where necessary. 1.2. Global Best Practices: Analyze successful project execution and operation strategies globally. 1.3. Sector Needs and Regulations: Assess current sector practices, facility requirements, and regulatory frameworks governing construction and operation. 1.4. Environmental and Social Risks: Evaluate preliminary environmental and social impacts, associated risks, and mitigation measures. 1.5. Stakeholder Analysis: Identify the key stakeholders for the project, their interests, and their potential impact on the project’s viability. 1.6. Site Analysis: of Al Asala area and Wadi Dahab area that include but not limited to the following:

• Road Network
• Public Spaces and Green Surfaces
• General Land-Use
• Population Distribution & Density
• Accessibility to Public Transport
• Socio-cultural Facilities
• Topographical Terrain 2. Comprehensive Feasibility Study: The consultant will prepare a detailed feasibility study covering: 2.1. Demand Study: 2.1.1. Identify user requirements and conduct market research, demand estimation while forecasting demand growth using clear methodologies. 2.1.2. Define necessary assets and quality standards to deliver services effectively. 2.2. Technical Analysis: 2.2.1. , Evaluate site conditions, and identify required land options. 2.2.2. Estimate lifecycle costs, analyse technical options, and explore ancillary revenue opportunities. 2.2.3. Finalize the preferred technical and commercial project configuration. 2.3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance : 2.3.1. Examine relevant international, national, and local laws to identify legal processes, requirements, and barriers to project implementation (in close coordination with the legal studies consultant). 2.3.2. Conduct legal due diligence, assess institutional roles, and recommend solutions for regulatory approvals, land acquisition, and institutional challenges (in close coordination with the legal studies consultant). 2.3.3. Address environmental and social compliance, including impact assessments, mitigation plans, and community engagement strategies. 2.4. Financial Structuring: 2.4.1. Develop a financial model detailing project cash flow, financing needs, and government support assumptions (in close coordination with the finance and local resources consultant). 2.4.2. Conduct sensitivity analysis and recommend cost recovery and alternative revenue mechanisms. 2.4.3. Design the business model for each project as well as the management arrangements. 2.4.4. Evaluate business and financing models including Islamic finance tools for identified projects, including cost recovery mechanisms, and recommend the most viable and bankable structure (in close coordination with the finance and local resources consultant). 2.4.5. Promote the project to potential bidders, including private sector entities, financial institutions, and NGOs. 2.5. Economic Feasibility: 2.5.1. Evaluate economic costs and benefits, assess feasibility under different risk scenarios, and propose financing strategies. 2.5.2. Prepare a comprehensive term sheet outlining key project metrics, performance requirements, and risk allocation. 2.6. Risk Analysis: Develop a detailed risk matrix, quantifying and categorizing risks by probability, impact, and mitigation strategies. 3. Detailed Design Development 3.1. Concept Development: Create conceptual masterplans of Al Asala area and Wadi Dahab area that reflect the needs from all stakeholder and from the situational analysis, which includes the following elements: 3.1.1. Propose development approaches for both areas to address elements of weakness and challenge and promote inclusive, integrated, sustainable, and safe public spaces for all 3.1.2. Highlight the connectivity of the areas to the rest of the urban context along with the main access points and…