Technical Advisor

Result of Service
- The Technical Advisor (Engineering) 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
- Four (4) 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. 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 Technical Advisor (Engineering) is required. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Technical Advisor (Engineering) reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Technical Advisor (Engineering) will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Support the coordination of the programme: - Support the implementation according to programme documents and agreement signed. - Gather inputs to prepare work-plans and narrative progress reports. - Develop inception report, detailed work plan of the project. - Prepare Terms of Reference and develop detailed scope of services for projects’ outputs so that these provide prospective contractors/consultants with an accurate picture of what is expected of them. - Support project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners. - Anticipate and mitigate risks to projects, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect development and implementation of the project. - Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices. - Ensure that the technical activities are aligned with the quality expectations of the Agency and counterparts. - Provide technical support on how to localize and give shape to international agreements and frameworks, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the New Urban Agenda, presenting ideas on how to implement these agendas in the City of Rio de Janeiro. - Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme activities, issues, and risks;
- Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting from the planning to the evaluation stages. - Document implementation process and products. - Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the programme. - Attending meetings and conferences promoted by partners to strengthen the Project position and presence in the City of Rio de Janeiro. - Undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the incumbent’s expertise that can be reasonably expected to help maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of UN- Habitat’s response to urban development issues. - Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisors. 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 Technical Advisor (Engineering) will support the implementation of a project in partnership with the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro. The Technical Advisor (Engineering) shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon p