Overview
Consultant to support the implementation of a project focused on improving public spaces for children and caregivers, with an emphasis on early childhood development and participatory design.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Technical Work Plan for the consultancy.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, training sessions, and project-related missions.
- Prepare periodic reports on carried out activities and deliverable status.
- Prepare supporting materials for meetings, workshops, and other activities.
- Maintain continuous communication with the UN-Habitat technical team.
- Prepare all documents in accordance with the standards of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).
- Develop documents and workshops following the methodology used in the project Espacios Públicos Desde La Primera Infancia.
- Ensure technical quality, methodological consistency, and alignment with UN-Habitat standards.
- Coordinate the methodological and logistical preparation of activities.
- Maintain an organized system for filing data, information, and project documentation.
- Present interim outputs, including technical notes, reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Participate in the design and implementation of in-person activities.
- Address and incorporate feedback and revisions to deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with all agreed deadlines and deliverables.
- Complete all indicated courses and training activities, including the BSAFE security course.
- Deliver Product 1 – Work Plan Description.
- Deliver Product 2 – Final Report on the Implementation of Interventions (São Paulo and Curitiba).
Required Experience
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in urban development, public spaces planning, and urban design in Brazil is required.
- Experience in the design and implementation of projects related to public space, urban planning, and/or early childhood development is required.
- Experience in coordinating and facilitating participatory processes, including workshops, consultations, and stakeholder engagement activities, is required.
- Experience in preparing high-quality technical reports, studies, and project deliverables for international organizations, governments, or development agencies is required.
- Experience in project planning, implementation, and monitoring, including the ability to manage timelines and deliver outputs under tight deadlines, is required.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and managing coordination among multiple stakeholders is required.
- Experience in integrating gender-responsive and inclusive approaches into urban or social development projects is desirable.
- Experience in working with vulnerable populations (e.g., children, women, elderly, migrants, or low-income communities) is desirable.
- Previous experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations is desirable.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Social Sciences, Geography or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.
