Result of Service
Ultimate Result of Service
He/she will provide technical advice and support the execution of activities related to the implementation of the abovementioned project.
The Programme Assistant will work in close collaboration with the operational, technical and communications teams of UN-Habitat in Rio de Janeiro and local project teams, staff of other UN Agencies, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.
Work Location
Juiz de Fora
Expected duration
6 months with possibility of renewal
**Responsibilities**:
Background
The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all.
Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.
UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity.
It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development.
The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean - ROLAC - is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Agency puts emphasis in developing and managing activities in the host country.
Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government in order to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative and socially fairer urban economic, social and environmental policies.
UN-Habitat is starting a new project with the Municipality of Juiz de Fora named Territories of Citizenship: a territorial and social approach to achieve the SDGs in the city of Juiz de Fora and leave no one and no territory behind, with the objective to improve the definition and implementation of urban policies and public services targeting vulnerable urban populations in Juiz de Fora.
In order to meet with greater demand to implement the abovementioned project, the office of Rio de Janeiro is looking for a Programme Assistant to assist on project management and implementation.
Report to UN-Habitat Manager
The Programme Assistant reports to the National Officer for Brazil, who will evaluate him/her.
**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the National Officer for Brazil, the Programme Assistant will work in the following areas:
a) Support technical, administrative and management activities to ensure that projects meet the objectives in terms of deadlines, budget and quality.
b) Conduct research on urban issues as well as UN-Habitat methodologies to support the programme development team in the negotiation of new projects.
c) Support the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with headquarters divisions.
d) Attend to meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat partners.
e) Provide inputs for the identification and mitigation of project risks
f) Prepare reports to partners, internal reports, etc.
at various stages of the projects.
g) Document expert group meetings, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of ongoing and new projects.
h) Be responsible for maintaining an organized and accessible information file.
i) Be responsible for ensuring that all activities observe the principles of integrity of the United Nations.
j) Participate in missions as requested.
The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses or training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor.
The security course BSAFE is required to be accredited during the first month of employment.
The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.
Qualifications/special skills
**Skills**:
- Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and Web search engines is required.
- Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is desirable.
- Good handling of online event and conference tools is desirable.
- Good knowledge on project management methodologies is desirable.
Academic Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Architecture and Urbanism, Law, Geography, Economics, International Relations or related fields, or additional 3 (three) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.
Desired:
- Postgraduate Degree (Lato Sen