Consultant On Cultural Policies

Result of Service
- The Consultant on Cultural Policies 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 Term of Reference. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.
- Work Location
- Home-based
- Expected duration
- Three (3) 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 on 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. Through a partnership with the Municipality of São Gonçalo, Brazil, to strengthen the urban management structure of the municipality to plan and implement public policies that accelerate the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN-Habitat is setting up the Fortalece São Gonçalo initiative, a project firstly named as “São Gonçalo 2030: Strengthening the planning and management of the Municipality of São Gonçalo to build a more sustainable and safer city, that leaves no one and no territory behind". As part of the Fortalece São Gonçalo initiative, the Public Policy Observatory is being implemented to consolidate and analyze open data, indicators, and public information. Its goal is to support evidence-based policymaking and align local governance with global sustainable development agendas, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. Within this framework, a Thematic Analysis Booklet on Cultural Policies will be produced, drawing on the Observatory’s data to assess São Gonçalo’s cultural policies. The booklet will adopt a territory-sensitive and evidence-driven approach, combining quantitative data with qualitative insights from stakeholders and existing documentation. It will explore the reach and impact of local public funding instruments—such as cultural public funding calls, programs, and awards—and offer recommendations to strengthen the municipality’s cultural governance. To properly implement the Thematic Analysis Booklet on Cultural Policies, a Consultant on Cultural Policies is required to ensure the effective development of the study’s methodology, data analysis, and strategic recommendations focused on local cultural governance and public funding instruments. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Consultant on Cultural Policies reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Consultant on Cultural Policies will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Define a detailed Work Plan for the consultancy, including objectives, activities, timeline, and methodologies. b) Participate in meetings with UN-Habitat teams, the Municipality of São Gonçalo, and other relevant stakeholders to align expectations and refine the scope of analysis. c) Collect, systematize, and analyze data from São Gonçalo’s cultural initiatives, particularly public funding instruments such as cultural grants, awards, and programs. d) Assess the beneficiaries' social profile and territorial distribution, access, and impact of cultural policies across the municipality, identifying gaps, challenges, and opportunities for more inclusive and equitable cultural governance. e) Explore the resources and methodologies of the Public Policy Observatory of São Gonçalo. f) Propose indicators and a monitoring framework to support the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of São Gonçalo’s cultural initiatives. g) Develop a Thematic Analysis Booklet on Cultural Policies, integrating quantitative data with qualitative insights (including stakeholder interviews, policy documents, and dashboards). h) Propose strategic recommendations to strengthen cultural governance in São Gonçalo, in line