JOB DESCRIPTION

Result of Service

The Field Agent (MRP) reports to the Head of Brazil Office. He/She shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under these Terms of Reference. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.

Work Location

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Expected duration

One (1) month

Duties and Responsibilities

Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners, for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis in developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. UN-Habitat and the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro have a long history of working together, especially in the city”s favelas and communities. To properly implement the UN-Habitat projects with the Municipality, a Field Agent (MRP) is required. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Field Agent (MRP) reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Field Agent (MRP) will support the implementation of the programme and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) To compose the responsible team for the application of the Quick Participatory Mapping methodology in communities in Rio. b) Apply questionnaires at the request of the Programme Coordination. c) Disseminate the Programme within the communities. d) Support the organization of local events. e) Participate in local meetings as requested. f) Be responsible, within its competencies, to ensure that the technical activities are aligned with the quality expectations of the Agency and the counterparts. g) Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisors. h) Elaboration and delivery of a Monthly Activity Report in a timely manner. i) Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the project’s partners. j) Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisor. k) Participate in missions as requested. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The Field Agent (MRP) will support the implementation of a project in partnership with the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro. The Field Agent (MRP) shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil of monthly activities’ report.

Qualifications/special skills

Education Required:

• High school or additional two (2) years of relevant technical experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desirable:
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Geography, Sociology, Law, Economics, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related fields. Work experience:
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the above-mentioned fields of work is required.
• Experience in data collection, preferably in public projects and in vulnerable communities in Rio de Janeiro is required.
• Experience in the social area and in coordinating fieldwork, preferably in the public sector and in vulnerable areas, is desirable.
• Previous experience working in the United Nations is desirable. Skills:
• Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and Web search engines are required.
• Previous experience in household, census and/or social surveys, especially in vulnerable areas is desirable.
• Experience filling in digital forms (e.g. Google Forms, KoboToolbox, Survey123 or similar) is desirable.
• Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is desirable. Competencies
• Professionalism: Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good urban governance and local and regional development.
• Planning and organization: Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines.
• Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately; show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Knowledge Management
• The person must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN-Habitat, to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization.
• The person will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the activities related to the project development.
• The person must know the file of the Office, work with it, and ensure its proper maintenance, accessibility for all staff, and due updating.
• The person will prepare databases related to the project running.
• The person will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff.
• The person will ensure that all produced material will be fit-for-purpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency.
• The person will only share the information produced with the team agency, assuring the privacy of the content.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required.

Additional Information

Travel details: Applicable The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Head of Brazil Office. Missions will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration SB-2/3 – BRL: 3.601 (net amount) UNDP Brazil Salary Scale. Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply.  The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic.   It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira:

• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• Educational Background (incl. dates)
• Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
• Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
• Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/voluntary work, etc.) * * Please note that Internships, self-employment and part-time count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered.   All applications should be submitted to: Inspira    UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning people or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: [email protected].

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.