Job Description
Supports UN-Habitat’s Brazil Office in delivering its urban-development programme. The consultant follows project workplans and reports, strengthens documentation and quality processes, identifies risks, and helps coordinate technical activities. The role also provides guidance on localising international development agendas, supports partnerships and representation, and documents knowledge from meetings, consultations and training activities.
Key Details
Department
Brazil Office
Position details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
5 years
Category
Professional
Grade
4
Employment type
Consultancy
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Bachelor degree
Recruitment scope
National
Contract duration
36 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Desired
Arabic, French, Spanish
Summary of Responsibilities
- Support project planning and implementation
- Review workplans and narrative reports
- Maintain project documentation and archives
- Identify and address project risks
- Provide technical guidance on urban development agendas
- Support partnerships, events and reporting
Role Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or additional 5 years of experience
- At least 4 years of relevant project or programme management experience
- Fluency in Portuguese and English
- Brazilian nationality or permanent visa in Brazil
Desired Criteria
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant field
- Experience with digital tools or data visualisation
- Previous experience within the UN system
- Working knowledge of Spanish
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- Travel within Brazil may be required
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from INTERPOL Careers, on 14 Aug 2026.