Junior Programme Assistant

Result of Service
- The Junior 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 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
- Three (3) months, with possibility of renewal**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. The Social Territories Programme is being implemented, since 2019, in the following large favela complexes (Alemão, Chapadão, Cidade de Deus, Lins, Maré, Pedreira, Penha, Jacarezinho, Rocinha and Vila Kennedy) and is currently being expanded in larger scale throughout the city. To continue with the due implementation of the Social Territories Programme, UN-Habitat office in Rio de Janeiro is looking for a Junior Programme Assistant. To properly implement support activities, a Junior Programme Assistant is required to provide technical and administrative support to the Social Territories Programme’s operations. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Junior Programme Assistant reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Junior Programme Assistant will support the implementation of the programme, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Provide appropriate technical support to implement activities related to the Social Territories Programme. b) Support the Programme’s teams communication with counterparts and local partners, such as local governments, civil society organisations, universities, private sector, etc. c) Document group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of the Programme d) Support the adequate execution of technical and/or administrative activities of the Programme, under its guidelines and workflows. e) Support technical and administrative activities to ensure that the Programme meets deadlines, budget and quality expectations of the Agency and its counterpart. f) Be responsible for maintaining an organised and accessible information file. g) Perform ad hoc activities and other duties which may be requested by the supervisor. 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 Junior Programme Assistant will support the implementation of administrative and management duties. 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
- Education Required: - High School Diploma or additional two (2) years or relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Work experience: - Minimum of one (1) year of professional/academic experience in projects/programmes management and/or administrative related themes is required. - Professional and academic experience on themes related to urban data in Brazil is desirable - Previous experience within the UN System and/or any other international agency is desirable. Skills: - Good computer skills Microsoft Office package, Google package (Gm