Field Agent

Supports community disaster-risk reduction operations in São José do Vale do Rio Preto by monitoring hazards, guiding emergency evacuations, assisting shelters and first-aid communication, promoting safe practices, and documenting field results for UN-Habitat.

Department: Brazil Office

• Participate in field operations covering communication, reception and geological risk monitoring
• Organise and safely guide community members during emergency evacuations
• Support shelter operations and help address community needs at reception points
• Monitor warning signs and threats and act to mitigate potential harm
• Provide basic first-aid guidance and support emergency communication
• Promote awareness of local risks, safe practices and community resilience
• Organise operational materials and equipment and comply with safety protocols
• Collect field information and produce weekly and monthly activity reports

• High school diploma, or two additional years of relevant experience beyond the stated experience requirement
• Experience in social mobilisation activities and social work in informal settlements or urban communities
• Fluency in Portuguese
• Brazilian nationality or permanent residence in Brazil

• Six-month consultancy paid by monthly allowance upon approval of activity reports
• Travel within Brazil may be required and will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat
• BSAFE security training must be completed during the first month