Overview
Consultant to support the implementation of a project focused on improving public spaces for children and caregivers in São Paulo and Curitiba, Brazil. The role involves developing and implementing a technical work plan, preparing reports, and coordinating activities related to urban design and participatory processes.
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 describing carried out activities and the development status of deliverables.
- Prepare all 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, accessible, and up-to-date 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 all in-person activities related to the project.
- Address and incorporate feedback and revisions to ensure that all deliverables meet the quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with all agreed deadlines and deliverables.
- Complete all courses and training activities indicated by the supervisor, including the BSAFE security course.
- Prepare Preliminary Design, Community Validation, and Executive Designs for São Paulo.
- Prepare Preliminary Design, Community Validation, and Executive Designs for Curitiba.
Required Experience
- Minimum of seven (7) 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 is required.
- Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Architecture and Urbanism, Social Sciences, Geography or related fields is required, or additional four (4) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.
