Consultant for ATHIS Training Facilitation
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is dedicated to promoting sustainable development of human settlements and policies that ensure adequate housing for all. Established to support governments and local authorities, UN-Habitat works globally to implement the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals, and the New Urban Agenda. The organization focuses on transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, and resilient places, collaborating with various stakeholders including government entities, civil society, and the private sector. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has expanded its operations in Brazil to support effective urban policies across all levels of government.
Job Overview:
The Consultant for ATHIS Training Facilitation will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the project aimed at enhancing technical assistance for social housing in Brazil. This position involves close collaboration with UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams to develop training plans and materials tailored for various stakeholders, including municipal professionals, civil society organizations, and architecture professionals. The consultant will be responsible for delivering training sessions that emphasize practical learning and field-based activities, ensuring that participants gain the necessary skills to implement sustainable housing solutions. Additionally, the consultant will contribute to the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy, ensuring that gender-sensitive approaches are integrated into the training and evaluation processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include: 1) Supporting the development of initial premises and identifying priority thematic areas for the ATHIS training plan; 2) Creating a comprehensive training plan and materials structured into three modules targeting different audiences; 3) Delivering training sessions that prioritize hands-on learning; 4) Providing technical support for the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy; 5) Conducting virtual capacity-building sessions; 6) Developing a methodology handbook for Monitoring and Evaluation tools; 7) Collaborating with CAU/SP professionals on training activities; 8) Designing mechanisms to assess participants’ learning outcomes; 9) Preparing reports documenting training activities; 10) Participating in field missions as required.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism or have three additional years of relevant experience. A postgraduate degree in related fields is desirable. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in urban development or social housing in Brazil, with experience in capacity building programs and teaching being essential. Familiarity with social housing and South-South Cooperation is preferred, along with experience in coordinating fieldwork in the public sector and previous work with the United Nations.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism is required. A postgraduate degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Geography, Sociology, Law, Social Work, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields is desirable, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in urban development and/or social housing in Brazil is required. Experience in capacity building programs and teaching is essential, while experience with social housing and South-South Cooperation is desirable. Previous experience working in the United Nations is also preferred, indicating a familiarity with international standards and practices.
Languages:
Fluency in Portuguese is required for this position, as it is the primary working language in Brazil. Working knowledge of English is desirable, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office.
Additional Notes:
This position is part-time (48%) with a total remuneration of BRL 15,00
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is dedicated to promoting sustainable development of human settlements and policies that ensure adequate housing for all. Established to support governments and local authorities, UN-Habitat works globally to implement the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals, and the New Urban Agenda. The organization focuses on transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, and resilient places, collaborating with various stakeholders including government entities, civil society, and the private sector. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has expanded its operations in Brazil to support effective urban policies across all levels of government.
Job Overview:
The Consultant for ATHIS Training Facilitation will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the project aimed at enhancing technical assistance for social housing in Brazil. This position involves close collaboration with UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams to develop training plans and materials tailored for various stakeholders, including municipal professionals, civil society organizations, and architecture professionals. The consultant will be responsible for delivering training sessions that emphasize practical learning and field-based activities, ensuring that participants gain the necessary skills to implement sustainable housing solutions. Additionally, the consultant will contribute to the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy, ensuring that gender-sensitive approaches are integrated into the training and evaluation processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include: 1) Supporting the development of initial premises and identifying priority thematic areas for the ATHIS training plan; 2) Creating a comprehensive training plan and materials structured into three modules targeting different audiences; 3) Delivering training sessions that prioritize hands-on learning; 4) Providing technical support for the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy; 5) Conducting virtual capacity-building sessions; 6) Developing a methodology handbook for Monitoring and Evaluation tools; 7) Collaborating with CAU/SP professionals on training activities; 8) Designing mechanisms to assess participants’ learning outcomes; 9) Preparing reports documenting training activities; 10) Participating in field missions as required.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism or have three additional years of relevant experience. A postgraduate degree in related fields is desirable. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in urban development or social housing in Brazil, with experience in capacity building programs and teaching being essential. Familiarity with social housing and South-South Cooperation is preferred, along with experience in coordinating fieldwork in the public sector and previous work with the United Nations.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism is required. A postgraduate degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Geography, Sociology, Law, Social Work, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields is desirable, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in urban development and/or social housing in Brazil is required. Experience in capacity building programs and teaching is essential, while experience with social housing and South-South Cooperation is desirable. Previous experience working in the United Nations is also preferred, indicating a familiarity with international standards and practices.
Languages:
Fluency in Portuguese is required for this position, as it is the primary working language in Brazil. Working knowledge of English is desirable, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office.
Additional Notes:
This position is part-time (48%) with a total remuneration of BRL 15,00
- The payment schedule is based on the delivery and approval of specific products related to the training facilitation. The consultant must be available for travel within Brazil as required for project activities, with travel coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat. The appointment is on a local basis, and only nationals from Brazil or those with a permanent visa may apply. The contract's extension is subject to funding availability and performance, and all applications must be submitted in English through the specified platform.
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