Trainer - Innovation in The Public Sector

Result of Service The Consultant(s) will be responsible for the development and implementation of the technical content of the course "Innovation in the Public Sector", which will be delivered in the distance learning modality (synchronous virtual workshops) and elaborated based on the 2030 Agenda, the New Urban Agenda, and UN-Habitat mandate. The course "Innovation in the Public Sector", along with the other courses that will be offered makes up the first stage of the 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 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, monitoring and evaluation). The specific goals of this course are: (i) to impart basic concepts about public innovation and digital governments; (ii) train the participants with innovative and dynamic methodologies for innovation; (iii) prepare the participants to use new, agile and creative methodologies for public policy design and implementation; (iv) share models and strategies for smart cities projects; and (v) prepare the municipal teams for innovation challenges. The Consultant (Trainer - Innovation in the Public Sector) must, among other essential activities for the elaboration of the course: (i) define the didactic-pedagogical project of the course, including the syllabus, general and specific objectives, methodology, structure and format, competencies, contents, and skills to be developed in each module; as well as the duration of the course and workload of each module in collaboration with the UN-Habitat team; (ii) elaborate the technical content of the didactic materials; (iii) suggest additional didactic materials, 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. 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 - Innovation in the Public Sector. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Consultant (Trainer - Innovation in the Public Sector) 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 expec