UNDP aims to support developing countries in the development and implementation of climate policies within the scope of the Paris Agreement, including the ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions, with climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions fully incorporated into national development plans and budgetary processes. Several initiatives for reducing deforestation and forest degradation, conserving and sustainably managing forests, in line with UNFCCC requirements, so that reductions and removals of GHG emissions are recognized and rewarded are critical for Brazil.

Climate change-resilient development that integrates adaptation and mitigation to promote sustainable development for all, may be possible through increased international cooperation, including better access to adequate financial resources, especially for regions, sectors and vulnerable groups, combined with inclusive governance and coordinated policies. International negotiations within the scope of the UNFCCC have increasingly critical importance. As recorded at the end of the 28th COP held in Dubai in 2023, the pathway to COP30 will be especially decisive as governments must not only set a new climate finance target that reflects the scale and urgency of the climate challenge, but also to present new nationally determined contributions that cover the entire economy, all greenhouse gases and are fully aligned with the 1.5°C temperature limit.

The Environmentally Sustainable Development team is clustered into the larger Programme Team and works in an integrated manner with the Governance and Inclusive Socio-Economic Development teams in anchoring UNDP’s Programme portfolio in Environmental and Sustainable Development areas by providing thought leadership and enabling innovation and cross-cutting development solutions that are amplified by UNDP knowledge, research, and stand-out policy advice.

The UN Volunteer will be responsible for providing technical advice, managing the implementation and monitoring projects. Thus, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for supporting management activities related to project implementation, ensuring the fluid execution, consistency and compliance with UNDP and donors’ rules and regulations, in addition to providing substantive technical contributions in strategic areas, contributing to the positioning and expansion of UNDP’s activities in the reference themes.

Under the direct supervision of the Environmentally Sustainable Development Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support implementation of projects under Nature for Climate portfolio
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned pro-grammes/projects.
• Design of Project Documents (PRODOC), technical notes, proposals, concept pa-pers, work plans, budgets, executive summaries, and providing any other relevant in-puts for the development of projects, in collaboration with partner institutions.
• Monitor and analyse programme/project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up ac-tions.
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new pro-jects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
• Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting.
• Support technical discussions and prepare minutes of the meetings with partners.
• Assist in policy development, review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
• Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources;
• Undertake survey initiatives; reviews, analyse and interpret responses, identify prob-lems or issues and prepare conclusions.
• Prepare various written outputs, like draft background papers, briefings, analysis, sec-tions of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Provide support to consultative and other meetings, conferences to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of document, presentations and fi-nal notes.
• Support the organization and holding of events, meetings, seminars, conferences, training, technical meetings and workshops within the scope of the Project.
• Provide support to local teams on climate change issues, biodiversity, deforestation prevention and reduction strategies.
• Collaborate in defining internal workflows for improved support for the Project and co-ordination of data collection processes that result in publications.
• Provide technical assistance and support in the preparation and execution of the Bra-zilian presidency of COP30 and the Brazilian negotiating delegation on related issues.
• Other activities and results can be requested as required.

Establishment of a Work Plan
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work jointly with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed upon work plan. It will include regular meetings with the supervisor for feedback on performance against the work plan. The final work plan will be discussed and mutually agreed to by the UN Volunteer his/her supervisor.

Adaptability and Flexibility
Commitment and Motivation
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Communication
Ethics and Values
Knowledge Sharing
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Self-Management
Working in Teams

development/ implementation of Nature and Climate Change projects/ initiatives
• Good Interpersonal relationship skills to work closely with partners and the UNDP team. Ability to make inter-institutional articulation and to establish interfaces among project partners, government bodies, institutions, companies, and others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to write technical reports, texts and documents.
• Ability to make effective use of software and other tools required for the position.
• Capacity to assist in the technical evaluation of the products and activities submitted to the coordination of the project.
• Ability to deal with confidential issues.
• Ability to perform planned activities in accordance with the guidelines provided.

Desirable Work Experience
• Experience and understanding of the methodologies and processes related to the indicators of Sustainable Development Goals.
• Experience in working with the UN System and at international level.
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders and intergovernmental processes.

Brasilia is located in the country’s Midwest region. It was founded in 1960, to serve as the new national capital. Brasília and its metropolitan area were estimated to be Brazil’s 3rd most populous city, with 3.055.149 people. Among major Latin American cities, Brasília has the highest GDP per capita.
The city has a unique status in Brazil, as it is an administrative division rather than a legal municipality like other cities in Brazil. All three branches of Brazil’s federal government are centred in the city: executive, legislative, and judicial. Brasília also hosts 124 foreign embassies. The city’s international airport connects it to all other major Brazilian cities and many international destinations and is the third busiest airport in Brazil.

Brasília has a tropical savanna climate with two distinct seasons: a rainy season from October to April and a dry season from May to September. The average temperature is 22ºC, rising to over 30ºC during the hottest period. The hottest month in Brasilia is September and the coolest month is July.

All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil.

Living conditions in Brazil vary significantly across regions, reflecting the country’s diverse socioeconomic and geographic landscape. In urban areas, particularly in major metropolitan centres like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, living conditions can be good, with access to well stablished infrastructure such as clean water, electricity, and sanitation.

Brasilia is a family duty station and classified A (hardship). The living conditions in Brasilia are good as well as the access to health services. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide. Rent for small one-bedroom apartments range from 200 USD (unfurnished) to 600 USD (furnished) per month. UN Volunteers are also encouraged to share accommodation.

The UNV Field Unit can assist in booking temporary accommodation for the first nights at UN Volunteer expenses, which can be extended or not at UN Volunteer discretion until getting permanent accommodation.
Travelers are advised to carry a supply of the necessary prescription medications. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory, and evidence of yellow fever vaccine is required (at least ten days before the trip to the area) as well as COVID -19. Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya and yellow fever are transmitted by the same mosquito, Aedes Aegypti. Preventive measures are key. The mosquito feeds mainly at dusk and dawn, indoors, in shaded areas or when the weather is cloudy. Wear long-sleeved clothing, use insect repellents, place windows with screens, keep residences cool with air conditioning and use mosquito nets.
The currency used in Brazil is called Real (BRL). In August 2024, the average exchange rate is 1 USD = 5.5 BRL. Many hotels, restaurants and businesses in Brazil accept the main international debit/credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.). It is also possible to withdraw cash from automatic telling machines found in all the major cities.

To enter Brazil, a valid passport is required. Nationals of other countries may be required an entry visa or long stay visa. They should contact the closest Brazilian representation. For all international travel to Brazil, security clearance must be requested a minimum of 7 days prior to travel.

The UN Volunteer will receive a monthly living allowance and other benefits, including medical and life insurance. Specific UN Volunteer entitlements, including insurance coverage, Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), and Deployment / Repatriation lump sums, among others, are available at https://app.unv.org/calculator . The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.