Technical Assistance Officer. Job offer Part-time job Metropolis supports cities and large metropolitan areas in finding innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future urban challenges. Bringing together over 164 member cities and 700 million inhabitants worldwide, Metropolis serves as a integral hub where metropolises can connect, share experiences and mobilise on issues related to economic development, social cohesion, sustainability, gender equality, and quality of life. Please note: Only applications submitted through jobs.metropolis.org will be considered. Role’s mission. Metropolis is seeking a Technical Assistance Officer to support the implementation and development of its Technical Assistance Programme for Cities and Metropolitan Areas. The programme works with cities and metropolitan governments to address complex urban challenges through tailored technical support, institutional cooperation, peer learning and the exchange of practical policy solutions. The current pilot focuses on supporting participating cities in identifying priority challenges, developing strategic responses and preparing actionable roadmaps. It also draws on the experience of metropolitan governments and urban practitioners to facilitate the adaptation of relevant solutions to different local contexts. The Technical Assistance Officer will play a central role in ensuring the quality, relevance and practical usefulness of the programme’s technical content. Working closely with the Head of Policy, the programme’s Senior Urban Governance Advisor and other colleagues, the Officer will contribute to city diagnostics, policy research, technical outputs, knowledge products and international learning activities. Role’s specifications. The Technical Assistance Officer will be responsible for: Support to city technical assistance interventions ● Support the day-to-day coordination and delivery of technical assistance interventions, working closely with the Senior Urban Governance Advisor and participating cities to manage work plans, deliverables and follow-up actions, ensuring timely implementation and quality of outputs. ● Assess the institutional, technical and policy needs of participating cities,



in coordination with local authorities and relevant stakeholders to identify challenges, opportunities and priorities for action. ● Support the preparation and review of diagnostics, policy recommendations, strategic frameworks and implementation roadmaps, ensuring they are evidence-based, context-sensitive, actionable and consistent with the agreed scope and methodology of each intervention. ● Contribute to programme monitoring and reporting by documenting activities, tracking progress against agreed objectives and indicators, and maintaining the records and supporting evidence required for internal reporting and donor accountability. ● Contribute to the development of Metropolis’ technical assistance methodology and longer-term service offer, drawing on lessons learned and evidence from the pilot programme. Urban policy research and knowledge exchange ● Research and assess innovative policies, governance arrangements and practical solutions from cities worldwide, considering their relevance, transferability and adaptation to different metropolitan contexts. ● Prepare high-quality policy briefs, city profiles, technical reports, case studies and other knowledge products to inform technical assistance activities and support policy-making across the Metropolis network. ● Facilitate peer learning, knowledge exchange and collaboration between cities and metropolitan governments, connecting participating cities with relevant expertise and international experience. ● Document experiences, results and lessons learned from technical assistance interventions, translating them into practical resources, methodological tools and transferable knowledge for the wider Metropolis network. Personal specifications. Essential requirements

Education:
● A university degree in a relevant discipline, such as Architecture, Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Geography, International Development or a related field.



Work experience ● At least five years of relevant, direct professional experience in urban governance, urban planning and/or metropolitan development. ● A background in international cooperation, particularly city-to-city collaboration, peer learning and the exchange of knowledge and good practices between local and metropolitan governments. ● Knowledge of urban policy challenges and institutional arrangements at the local and metropolitan levels. ● Ability to translate policy analysis and international good practices into practical recommendations tailored to local contexts. Specific

skills:
● Experience designing or delivering technical assistance and capacity-building activities for local or metropolitan governments. ● Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, high-quality technical and policy documents. Desirable requirements ● Other language

skills:
French, Portuguese or Arabic are highly desirable. ● Familiarity with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the New Urban Agenda and relevant metropolitan governance frameworks. WHAT METROPOLIS OFFERS
· Part-time (20 hours per week) with flexible hours, in line with specific requirements.
· One-year contract.
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Location:
70% on-site at the Secretariat General HQ in Barcelona and 30% online, with international travel.
· Gross annual remuneration: 20.800 € gross Salary
· Immediate incorporation.
· Three-month trial period. Benefits
· Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
· Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that address critical urban issues and promote positive change for urban populations worldwide.
· An inclusive and supportive work environment, with flexible work arrangements that allow for a healthy work-life balance. Metropolis is firmly committed to creating a workplace that values and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. TO APPLY To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV and motivation letter to jobs.metropolis.org by 12 November 2026 at 00:00 CEST.

📌 Technical Assistance Officer (Barcelona)
🏢 Metropolis, Asociación Mundial de las Grandes Metrópolis
📍 Barcelona