Trainer

ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall supervision of the National Officer for Brazil, the Consultant will:

- Define a Work Plan including the methodologies that will be used for the conduction of course/workshop. Prepare all materials necessary for the conduction of the course/workshop, including script, PPT presentations, and handouts. Submit materials in booklet format prior to the conduction of training/workshop. Hold bilateral meetings with UN- Habitat support team. Conduct dialogues with other partners and experts, if requested and when necessary. Ensure that the technical activities are aligned with the quality expectations of UN- Habitat and the project partners. Conduct an evaluation based on forms and activities received with/from participants. Facilitate the training/workshop. Provide technical advice and support to participants during the training/workshop. The activities will be carried out under the technical supervision of UN- Habitat and will take place remotely. The Consultant will be responsible for their his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with Confidential security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the Confidential Security Management System. Outputs/Work AssignmentThe Consultant Trainer - Innovation in the Public Sector will be expected to include the following contents in the course:
I. Concepts, principles, and visions of innovation in the public sector, including digital governments and digital transformation. Ii. Methods and systems for innovation applied to the public sector. Iii. Methods and systems for creative and participatory public policy design. Iv. Concepts, principles, and implementation strategies for smart cities projects. V. Preparation for innovation challenges, including concepts of innovation projects, open innovation and innovation networks; andvi. Practical exercise:
Construction of innovation pilot projects. The Consultant Trainer - Innovation in the Public Sector will be responsible for the following tasks:
I. Prepare the didactic material to support the learning process of the participants, following the structure and format of the course modules. Ii. Prepare activities aimed at the verification of learning evaluative activity. Iii. Define any additional didactic material needed, such as reference publications, audiovisual products, or any other complementary resource. Iv. Conduct the course in the platform designated for the purpose of the module training; andv. Participate in meetings with the UN- Habitat team and other partners. The Consultant must participate in meetings with the local team of UN- Habitat and other partners which are essential for the development of the course. The definition of the Work Plan for the implementation of this Consultancy include other activities beyond those indicated in this Term of Reference and all stages of the course design process, from its conception to the validation and approval of the materials in their final version will be coordinated by UN- Habitat. The Consultant will deliver the following products:
Product 1:
Work plan and syllabusDescription:
Work plan containing the definition of the didactic
- Edagogical project of the course, course syllabus, general and specific objectives, methodology, structure and format of the course modules, bibliography, content, and skills to be developed in each module. The course will be delivered in five 5 sessions of three 3 hours each, plus an opening session of one hour, in six 6 working days. Expected delivery date:
Ten days after contract signature. Product 2:
Technical preliminary content of the course "Innovation in the Public Sector"Description:
Compilation of presentation and handouts including the contents of the course and the method of evaluation that will be applied. Expected delivery date:
Fifteen days after contract signature. Product 3:
Final report of the course and student evaluation results reportDescription:
Delivery of participant's grades referring tothe evaluation activities, overall achievements of the training module, presentation of course evaluation report. Expected delivery date:
One week after the conclusion of the course. Duration and timeframeThe training shall be expected to be completed in six 6 working days divided into five 5 sessions - Of three 3 hours each - Of training/workshops, plus the first day with 1 one opening session of 1 one hour total:
16 training hours. Ten 10 days after signing the contract the trainer/facilitator will have to provide the plan for implementing training/workshops that will articulate the overall requirements of the ToR including proposed methodology, work plan with clear timelines, and division of labor. Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications:
Required:

- Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policies, Economics, Statistics, or related fields is required. - Postgraduate Degree Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu in Public Administration, Public Policies, Urban Planning, Law, Economics, Statistics, Urban Sustainable Development, Geography, or related fields is required, or additional four 4 years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Experience:

- A minimum of four 4 years of experience or research on the theme is required;
- Experience in capacity building and/or professional training in the public sector is desired;
- Experience in the public administration is an asset;
- Previous experience within the UN System would be considered an added advantage. Skills:

- Excellent speaking, writing and proof
- Reading skills in Portuguese is required;
- Good computer skills in Windows, as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Web search engines are required;
- Good presentation skills;
- Ability to communicate in a clear language. Knowledge Management
- The Consultant must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN- Habitat, in order to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization. - The Consultant will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the activities related to the project development. - The Consultant must know the office filing system, work with it, and ensure its proper maintenance, accessibility for all staff and due updating. - The Consultant will prepare databases related to the project running. - The Consultant will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff. - The Consultant will ensure that all produced material will be fit
- For
- Urpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency. Competencies
- Professionalism:
Experience working in Confidential
- Institutional environment, project management, monitoring
- Evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good urban governance and local and regional development. - Planning and organization:
Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with mínimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines. - Communication:
Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately; openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences. - Teamwork:
Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi
- Ethnic environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the mainstreaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Languages - Fluency in Portuguese is required;
- English and French are the working languages of the Confidential Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. Good command in oral and written Spanish and English will be considered as an added advantage.