Strategic Urban Governance Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is hiring an in-office Strategic Urban Governance Consultant in São Paulo, Brazil, paying BRL 50,256.00 total to support the development of urban park management and territorial governance strategies.
- Role
- Strategic Urban Governance Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Location
- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- BRL 50,256.00 (Total net amount for 7 months)
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-26
The role
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a Strategic Urban Governance Consultant for a seven-month project in São Paulo, Brazil. The consultant will support the 'Viva o Verde SP' project by developing a Territory-Park strategy to improve urban green space governance and intersectoral coordination. Key tasks include mapping urban policy initiatives, facilitating collaborative meetings with municipal stakeholders, and producing a comprehensive diagnostic and territorial management plan.
What you'll do
- Develop a detailed consultancy work plan and methodology
- Map and analyze public policies related to urban parks and public spaces
- Facilitate meetings with municipal managers and the intersecretarial Working Group
- Design the Territory-Park Strategy for 19 park intervention areas
- Consolidate technical findings into a final synthesis report
What it takes
- Postgraduate degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, or related fields
- Minimum 8 years of experience in sustainable urban development public policies in Brazil
- Proven track record in designing and implementing public policies at the local level
- Demonstrated experience in drafting urban and territorial development legislation
- Fluency in Portuguese is required; working knowledge of English or Spanish is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in São Paulo, Brazil, and requires an in-office presence to coordinate with local municipal authorities and the UN-Habitat team.
What is the compensation for this consultancy?
The total net compensation for the seven-month consultancy is BRL 50,256.00, paid in installments tied to specific project deliverables.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience in sustainable urban development policies within Brazil.
How and when should I apply?
Applications must be submitted via the INSPIRA platform by June 26, 2026, and must include all required documentation in English.
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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