Junior Information Assistant
United Nations · Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR
Result of Service The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to support the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities. Work Location Rio de Janeiro (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 American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis on developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN\-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. The second phase of the Social Territories Program aims to strengthen the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro’s intersectoral strategy for addressing multidimensional urban poverty. It will do so by enhancing institutional capacity to produce, integrate, and use territorial evidence, while promoting actions that expand social participation, strengthen community belonging, and improve access to educational, cultural, and productive inclusion opportunities. To properly implement the above\-mentioned project, a Junior Information Assistant is required. Report to UN\-Habitat Manager The Junior Information Assistant reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Junior Information Assistant will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Contribute to the elaboration and calculation of variables, indicators and other data and information. b) Extract, process and organize data from public databases and statistical sources, such as those produced by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and other organizations, and present them in different formats, including tables, graphs and charts. c) Participate in the organization and implementation of capacity\-building activities for UN\-Habitat and government staff working in the implementation of the Social Territories Program. d) Contribute to activities related to the collection, production, organization, analysis and management of data, information and urban indicators, as well as to studies and research. e) Contribute to technical teams through data collection, basic data analysis, evaluation and monitoring. f) Prepare internal reports, partner reports and other project\-related documents at different stages of implementation. g) Contribute to the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and Headquarters. h) Maintain organized, updated and accessible information and documentation related to project activities. i) Complete assigned tasks within agreed deadlines and undertake administrative and operational activities related to project implementation, in accordance with established procedures and guidance. j) Document expert group meetings, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of ongoing and new projects. k) Participate in meetings, forums and conferences promoted by UN\-Habitat, as requested. l) Monitor assigned deliverables in accordance with the work plan and agreed timelines. m) Maintain organized records of project activities, risks and key documentation. n) Prepare and format reports in accordance with ABNT guidelines, UN\-Habitat quality standards and project requirements. o) Uphold ethical principles in the course of the assignment, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity, and the promotion of safe, inclusive and participatory learning environments. p) Perform other administrative, operational or management\-related duties assigned by the Head of the Brazil Office, consistent with the functions of the position. 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