Local Manager

The Local Manager will support field implementation of the Inclusive and Sustainable Rio project by mobilising communities, coordinating local teams and promoting urban and climate resilience actions.

• Lead and support field teams during community activities
• Serve as focal point between the project and community stakeholders
• Promote community awareness of disaster prevention and preparedness actions
• Plan field activities aligned with community needs
• Assess field execution and propose improvements to the supervisor
• Identify conflicts, training needs and territorial adjustments during operations
• Support community training activities and resilience-building actions
• Produce monthly reports on personal and field activities

• High school diploma or additional two years of relevant experience beyond the requirement
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community mobilisation on urban development or disaster risk management in Brazil
• Fluency in Portuguese is required

• Expected duration: six months
• Monthly allowance under the SB-1/4 UNDP Brazil salary scale
• Appointment is local; only Brazilian nationals or external candidates with a permanent visa in Brazil may apply
• Travel within Brazil may be required and will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat
• Required application materials include a cover memo, education background, professional experience and other relevant experience
• BSAFE security training is required during the first month of employment