Trainer - Effective Use of Data in Public Policy

Result of Service
The Consultant will be responsible for the development and implementation of the technical content of the course "Effective Use of Data in Public Policy", which will be delivered in the distance learning modality (synchronous virtual workshops) and elaborated based on national and international good practices, the 2030 Agenda, the New Urban Agenda, and UN-Habitat mandate.
The course " Effective Use of Data in Public Policy" makes up for the first stage of this project and aims to enhance the municipal capacity for promoting sustainable urban development and supporting the collective construction of better cities for the present and future generations. The course aims to support local authorities to have an introduction on data management practices.
The course will be offered via an online platform with synchronous activities, and it is aimed particularly at public managers, decision-makers, stakeholders in general, and technical staff involved in the public policy cycle (formulation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation).
The Consultant (Trainer - Effective Use of Data in Public Policy) must, among other essential activities: (i) define the didactic-pedagogical project of the course, including the syllabus, general and specific goals, methodology, structure and format, competencies, contents, and skills to be developed in each module; (ii) elaborate the technical content of the didactic materials; (iii) suggest additional didactic materials and guests, as needed; and (iv) evaluate the knowledge acquired by the participants.
The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the operational and technical teams of UN-Habitat office in Rio de Janeiro and in Juiz de Fora.
Work Location
Home based
Expected duration
The consultancy has an expected duration of two (2) 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 in order to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative and socially fairer urban economic, social and environmental policies.
UN-Habitat is starting a new project with the Municipality of Juiz de Fora named Territories of Citizenship: a territorial and social approach to achieve the SDGs in the city of Juiz de Fora and leave no one and no territory behind, with the objective to improve the definition and implementation of urban policies and public services targeting vulnerable urban populations in Juiz de Fora.
In order to meet with greater demand to implement the abovementioned project, the office of Rio de Janeiro is looking for a Trainer - Effective Use of Data in Public Policy.
Report to UN-Habitat Manager
The Consultant (Trainer - Effective Use of Data in Public Policy) will report to the National Officer for Brazil, will evaluate them (him/her).
**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the National Officer for Brazil, the Consultant will:
- Define a Work Plan including the methodologies that will be used for the conduction of course/workshop.
- Prepare all materials necessary for the conduction of the course/workshop, including script, PPT presentations, and handouts.
- Submit materials in booklet format prior to the conduction of training/workshop.
- Hold bilateral meetings with UN-Habitat support team.
- Conduct dialogues with other partners and experts, if requested and when necessary.
- Ensure that the technical activities are aligned with the quality expectations of UN-Habitat and the project partners.
- Conduct an evaluation based on forms and activities received with/from participants.
- Facilitate the training/workshop.
- Provide technical advice and support to participants during the training/workshop.
The activities will be carried out under the technical supervision of UN-Habitat and will take place remotely.
The Consultant will be responsible for their (his/her) own secur

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