Urban Resilience Specialist

Há 4 dias


Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil United Nations Tempo inteiro

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Urban Resilience Specialist to join our team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This role will involve working on disaster risk reduction and urban resilience projects, specifically focusing on the municipalities of Porciúncula, Laje do Muriaé, Itaperuna, and Bom Jesus do Itabapoana.

About the Role

The Junior Technical Consultant will work under the supervision of the Senior Technical Consultant and the Technical Coordinator to develop a report on climate vulnerability for these municipalities. The report will aim to identify priority actions for each city to enhance their adaptation and resilience to extreme climate events.

Main Responsibilities

  • Support and write part of the report concerning the municipalities of Porciúncula, Laje do Muriaé, Itaperuna, and Bom Jesus do Itabapoana.
  • Support the analysis of data and systematize it according to the characteristics of the cities selected.
  • Research recent impacts of rains and landslides that affected the state of Rio de Janeiro.
  • Support visits to selected municipalities to validate information and discuss priority projects.
  • Provide an integrated perspective on basic urban services.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A strong background in disaster risk reduction and urban resilience.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

This is a five-month contract with the possibility of renewal. You will be based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and will work closely with local project teams, government officials, media, and civil society organizations.

Salary

R$ 8,000 per month (approximately USD 1,500).

About Us

We are a leading international organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development and improving living conditions for all. Our mission is to make cities safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient, and connected places where everyone can live with dignity.



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