Field Agent (Engineering/Architecture)New
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Conducts architectural inspections and technical diagnoses for UN-Habitat's Vida Nova no Morro project in Niterói, supporting social-housing improvements in informal settlements. The consultant collects and validates building data, communicates with residents, supports fieldwork planning and reports on housing conditions, risks and project delivery in collaboration with local programme partners.
Key Details
Department
Brazil Office
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
Six months, with possibility of extension
Language Requirements
Required
Portuguese
Preferred
English, Spanish
Summary of Responsibilities
- Conduct architectural inspections, assessments and technical diagnoses in favelas
- Collect building measurements, photographs and technical sketches through architectural surveys
- Verify collected data and clarify fieldwork questions
- Prepare reports and support technical documentation
- Communicate with residents about upcoming programme stages
- Support fieldwork methodology for technical diagnosis of dwellings
- Report field incidents and follow programme safety protocols
- Submit monthly activity reports and project updates
Role Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism or Civil Engineering, or three additional years of relevant experience
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, building assessment, residential construction, building surveying, housing improvement or related areas
- Experience inspecting, assessing and technically diagnosing residential buildings
- Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and web search engines
- Fluency in Portuguese
- Brazilian nationality or a permanent visa in Brazil
Desired Criteria
- Previous experience within the United Nations system
- Experience in public policies in favelas
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Official source conflict: Listing metadata names Rio de Janeiro while the vacancy narrative identifies Niterói as the fieldwork location
- Six-month consultancy with possible extension subject to funding availability and performance
- Monthly allowance is paid after approval of monthly activity reports
- BSAFE security accreditation is required during the first month
- Applications require a cover memo, educational background and professional-experience details
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN-Habitat Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.