Social Participation and Mobilization Consultant
Quick answer
UN-Habitat is hiring an in-office Social Participation and Mobilization Consultant in Rio de Janeiro to lead stakeholder engagement and public participation for the state's solid waste management plan.
- Role
- Social Participation and Mobilization Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-16
The role
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a Social Participation and Mobilization Consultant in Rio de Janeiro to support the review of the Rio de Janeiro State Plan of Solid Waste. The consultant will facilitate participatory processes, engage stakeholders, and coordinate public consultations to integrate social perspectives into urban resilience and sustainability policies. This 12-month assignment requires strong expertise in public policy, community engagement, and technical reporting within multidisciplinary teams.
What you'll do
- Plan and implement participatory activities like public hearings and workshops.
- Develop stakeholder engagement methodologies and supporting materials.
- Systematize contributions from public consultations into structured databases.
- Draft technical reports summarizing methodologies and outcomes of engagement processes.
- Collaborate with technical teams to incorporate social input into policy outputs.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum four years of experience in social participation or public policy management in Brazil.
- Proven ability to facilitate workshops and multi-stakeholder dialogues.
- Fluency in Portuguese; working knowledge of English and Spanish is desirable.
- Experience in solid waste management or urban sustainability projects.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and requires the consultant to be available in the state to participate in in-person activities, meetings, and territorial mobilization.
What are the key qualifications for this role?
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least four years of experience in social participation or public policy projects in Brazil, including facilitation and technical reporting.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted through the INSPIRA platform by June 16.
Is the compensation specified?
The job description does not explicitly state a salary, noting only that remuneration follows the LICA 2 UNOPS Salary Scale.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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