Consultant

LocationRio de Janeiro, Brazil

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted5d ago

Programs & Operations

Quick answer

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is hiring a Consultant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to support project objectives and organizational priorities. The position is entry-level and offers a monthly allowance upon approval of monthly activities' report.

Role: Consultant
Organization: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Category: Programs & Operations

The role

The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to support the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities.

What you'll do

Provide technical and operational support for project activities
Collaborate with the implementation of key project activities
Contribute to the organization and delivery of trainings, workshops, and participatory processes
Prepare technical documents and consolidate team inputs
Contribute to the collection, analysis, and management of data and urban indicators
Promote stakeholder engagement and coordination

What it takes

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Architecture and Urbanism, Law, Geography, Economics or related fields
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in project/programme management on development or urban related themes
Professional experience on themes related to public policies, slums, data analysis and information, social and urban development, articulation and coordination of stakeholders on implementation of policies and projects in Brazil
Professional experience on team’s management
Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and Web search engines
Good knowledge of project management methodologies
Good command of geographical information systems (GIS) software such as QGIS or ArcGIS and/or programming languages such as R or Python

What you'll bring

Project/programme managementDevelopment or urban related themesPublic policiesslumsdata analysis and informationSocial and urban development

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

The key qualifications required include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Architecture and Urbanism, Law, Geography, Economics or related fields, and at least three years of professional experience in project/programme management on development or urban related themes.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, including a cover memo, educational background, professional experience, expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments, and languages proficiency level. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Is the job remote?

The job is in-office and requires the incumbent to be present in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Human Settlements Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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