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 São Paulo (SP), Brazil Expected duration Nine (9\) 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. UN\-Habitat, the São Paulo Council of Architecture and Urbanism (Conselho de Arquitetura e Urbanismo de São Paulo \- CAU/SP) and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) are implementing the project “Building capacity and connections in Technical Assistance for Social Housing (ATHIS \- Assistência Técnica de Habitação de Interesse Social)”, also known as ATHIS Network, with the objective of equipping professionals with the necessary skills to reduce the gap between policy and practice of ATHIS, ensuring that municipalities and institutions have the technical knowledge to implement sustainable and equitable housing solutions. Within the project’s activities is foreseen the planning, management and execution of a Forum on Technical Assistance for Social Housing (ATHIS), promoting South\-South cooperation and knowledge exchange among professionals, communities, and government representatives from the Global South. The Forum is expected to take place in the city of São Paulo, in December 2026\. It will run over two days, with an estimated audience of up to 1,000 people, followed by a third day dedicated to field visits to pre\-selected ATHIS projects, limited to 100 participants. To properly implement the above\-mentioned project, an Event Production Consultant is required. Report to UN\-Habitat Manager The Event Production Consultant reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Event Production Consultant will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Provide support to the delivery of the event’s operational and production requirements in accordance with the approved Work Plan, ensuring that deadlines and specifications are met. b) Provide guidance to the operational and production aspects of the event, including monitoring production\-related costs against the approved budget and ensuring that appropriate contingency plans are developed and in place for the relevant operational areas. c) Organize the event production crew, service providers and suppliers, in accordance with the approved Work Plan. d) Provide guidance to the operational layout of the event, considering participant flow, programmed activities, accessibility, and operational requirements. Provide guidance to the assembly and disassembly of event structures and facilities, ensuring that contingency plans are in place before, after and during the event, and that operational issues are addressed promptly. e) Manage the operational readiness of exhibition spaces, catering and food service areas, gathering spaces and other participant facilities, ensuring that accessibility requirements and safety measures are properly implemented. f) Provide guidance to the operational arrangements for panelists and speakers, liaising with the UN\-Habitat and partners’ communication and coordination teams to ensure that logistical and production requirements are met. g) Assist on\-site technical visits as required, including guided tours with the UN\-Habitat team and project partners. h) Manage on\-site event production and operations during the Forum, coordinating production teams and service providers, ensuring compliance with agreed safety and accessibility requirements, and promptly resolving or escalating operational issues. i) Organize the production schedule and operational readines