Consultant (Urban and Regional Planning - Mobility)

Result of Service The Consultant will be responsible for the development and implementation of the technical content of the course "Urban and Regional Planning", 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 "Urban and Regional Planning" along with the other courses that will be offered makes up for the second stage of this 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 in an online platform with synchronous activities, 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 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 implementing a project with UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) that aims to improve the integrated urban and territorial planning among the intermediary cities prioritized by SUDENE (Superintendence for the Development of the Northeast) based on the principles of the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda. Through a partnership with UNDP and SUDENE to improve institutional and technical capacities of 52 cities on sustainable territorial and urban development, UN-Habitat is now setting up training modules for public sector capacity building in the 52 municipalities. In order to properly implement this project, the Consultant (Urban and Regional Planning) is required to ensure a good execution of the work programme. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Consultant (Urban and Regional Planning) will report to the National Officer for Brazil in the UN-Habitat. Both will evaluate him/her. **Responsibilities**: Under the overall supervision of the National Officer for Brazil and the Programme Coordinator, the Consultant (Financing and Public Budgeting) will: - Define a Work Plan including the methodologies that will be used for the conduction of the 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 expectations of UN-Habitat and the project partners. - Conduct an evaluation based on forms and activities received with/from participants; - Facilitate the training/workshop; - Provide technical advice and support to participants during the training/workshop. The activities will be carried out under the technical supervision of UN-Habitat and will take place remotely. The Consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. 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 Consultant (Urban and Regional Planning) will be expected to i