Programme Assistant

Result of Service
- The Programme Assistant reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office. He/She shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Terms of Reference. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat's operational and technical teams.
- Work Location
- Home based
- Expected duration
- Six (6) months**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. Within this context, UN-Habitat and the Brazilian Government - represented by the Brazilian Cooperation Agency from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ABC/MRE) - signed the trilateral South-South Cooperation umbrella Project "Mainstreaming Sustainable Urbanization Trough South-South Cooperation" to share urban knowledge and experiences with the Global South in several areas such as housing and informal settlements, urban basic services, and SDGs localization. To properly implement of the above-mentioned initiative, a Programme Assistant is required to support administrative functions and the logístical organization of project activities, as well as the consolidation of reports for partners and documentation of results achieved through the cooperation among countries. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Programme Assistant reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Programme Assistant will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Provide administrative and logístical support for the planning, execution, and follow-up of project activities, including meetings, missions, and events. b) Assist in the preparation, organization, and consolidation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal use and for external partners. c) Support the coordination and communication among stakeholders, including national and international counterparts involved in the South-South Cooperation initiative. d) Maintain updated records and filing systems related to project activities, ensuring timely documentation of results achieved through the cooperation between countries. e) Perform other related duties as required to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the project. 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 Programme Assistant will support the implementation of Project "Mainstreaming Sustainable Urbanization Trough South-South Cooperation". The consultant shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office of monthly activities' report.
- Qualifications/special skills
- Required: - Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies, Architecture and Urbanism, Law, Geography, Economics, International Relations or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Work experience: - Minimum three (3) years of experience in urban related themes or international cooperation is required. - Professional and academic experience on themes related to urban policy and development, public policy and urban development is required. - Professional and academic experience in South-South Cooperation i

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