Field Agent

Result of Service The consultant shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under these Terms of Reference, and will work in close collaboration with UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams. Work Location São José do Vale do Rio Preto (RJ), Brazil Expected duration Six (6) months Duties and Responsibilities Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean - ROLAC - is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The agency focuses on developing and managing activities in the host country. In recent years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil, working with the three levels of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participatory and equitable urban economic, social and environmental policies. In this context, “Inclusive and Sustainable Rio” is a project between UN-Habitat and the Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - GERJ), through the Undersecretariat of Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability (Subsecretaria de Recursos Hídricos e Sustentabilidade Ambiental), which aims to strengthen urban resilience in the State of Rio de Janeiro, based on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the principles of the New Urban Agenda. The project will help the State to achieve urban prosperity, while implementing global sustainable urban development agendas. Specifically, the proposal focuses on expanding the commitment of the State's direct and indirect administration to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), complementing the Fluminense Government's global call to action - Rio2030, and establishing a culture of sustainability in the State of Rio de Janeiro that contributes to increasing urban resilience through the development of disaster prevention and mitigation policies and the engagement of local youth. To properly implement the above-mentioned project, a Field Agent is required to mobilize and raise public awareness about urban and climate resilience towards non-structural actions to reduce disaster risks. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Field Agent reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Field Agent will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Under Local Manager orientation, actively participate in field operations, performing specific roles in different areas, such as communications, reception and geological risk monitoring. b) Support organizing and safely guiding the community during emergency evacuations. c) Provide basic first aid guidance and support quick and effective communication during emergencies. d) Risk perception: monitor warning signs and threats in risky areas, contributing to disaster prevention. e) Support shelter operations at support points assisting in organizing, structuring, and addressing community needs. f) Work closely with the Local Manager and other team members, efficiently completing assigned tasks. g) Report difficulties and results to the Local Manager in charge. h) Work directly with the local community, providing support and necessary information during field activities. i) Promote awareness of existing risks and safe practices in emergency situations. j) Assist in organizing materials, equipment, and resources needed for operations. k) Ensure the preservation of equipment and compliance with operational protocols. l) Strictly follow safety guidelines and standards established for field activities. m) Identify risky situations during operations and take action to mitigate potential harm. n) Contribute to the collection and recording of information in the field, helping in the preparation of reports on performed activities. o) Share operational feedback and practical suggestions to improve day-to-day activities. p) Under Local Manager, contribute to evaluating field action execution, identifying improvement opportunities, and proposing adjustments. q) Help identify and manage potential conflicts during field operations, seeking quick and effective solutions. r) Adapt execution strategies according to territorial specifics or unforeseen circumstances. s) Contribute to identify and report training needs/adjustments. t) Support the training team in planning and delivery of community training activities. u) Develop activities to strengthen community resilience and implement actions to mitigate environmental impacts and reduce disaster risks. v) Act to expand educational actions to promote a culture of resilience. w) Produce monthly reports on personal work activities. x) Produce detailed weekly reports on field activities, including faced challenges. y) Perform any other duties that may be requested by the supervisor. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should become familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The consultant shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil Office of monthly activities’ report. Qualifications/special skills Education Required: • High School diploma is required, or additional two (2) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desirable: • Training courses in first aid or risk management are desirable. Work experience: • Experience in social mobilization activities. • Social work in slums and urban communities. • Community organization in emergency contexts, and/or disaster prevention is desirable. Competencies: • Professionalism: Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project man-agement, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good urban gov-ernance and local and regional development. • Planning and organization: Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines. • Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret mes-sages correctly and respond appropriately; show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences. • Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic envi-ronment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; will-ingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Knowledge Management: • The person must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN-Habitat, to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the or-ganization. • The person will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the activities related to the project development. • The person must know the file of the Office, work with it, and ensure its proper mainte-nance, accessibility for all staff, and due updating. • The person will prepare databases related to the ongoing project. • The person will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff. • The person will ensure that all produced material will be fit-for-purpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency. • The person will only share the information produced with the team agency, assuring the privacy of the content. Languages • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. • For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required. Additional Information Travel details: Applicable The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Head of Brazil Office. Missions will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration: SB - 1/2 UNDP Brazil Salary Scale Notes: Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply. It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira: • Cover memo (maximum 1 page). • Educational Background (incl. dates). • Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months). • Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments. • Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)*. * Please note that Internships, part-time and voluntary work count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 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