Technical Supervisor (Engineering/Architecture) – Housing Improvements
Quick answer
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is hiring a Technical Supervisor (Engineering/Architecture) – Housing Improvements in Niterói, Brazil, with a mid-seniority level position, no specified compensation, and a deadline to apply by 09/29/2026.
- Role
- Technical Supervisor (Engineering/Architecture) – Housing Improvements
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Location
- Niterói (RJ), Brazil
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
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 supervision and guidance to Field Agents
- Review and validate technical information and housing assessments produced by Field Agents
- Conduct quality control of field data and technical assessments
- Review and validate proposed housing improvement interventions
- Collaborate with other technical disciplines to ensure integrated technical quality
- Prepare technical reviews, recommendations, validation records, and reports
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism or Civil Engineering
- Postgraduate degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Housing, Building Rehabilitation, Social Housing, Technical Assistance for Housing, or related fields
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in residential construction, building rehabilitation, housing improvement, technical assistance for housing, or related areas
- Experience in building inspection and/or technical assessment of existing residential buildings in Brazil
- Experience in architectural or engineering technical review, supervision, coordination and/or approval of housing designs, assessments, or improvement interventions
- Experience in housing improvement, residential rehabilitation, and/or interventions in existing residential buildings
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Niterói, Brazil
What are the key qualifications required?
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism or Civil Engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, experience in building inspection and technical assessment, and experience in housing improvement and technical review.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system.
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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