Programme Coordinator – Solid Waste Planning

Contract

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Result of Service

The Programme Coordinator shall support the execution of activities related to the project in São Paulo. He/she will work in close collaboration with operational, technical and communications teams of UN-Habitat in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other local teams, staff of other UN Agencies, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.

Work Location

São Paulo

Expected duration

One (1) month upon the signature of the contract, with the possibility of renewal.

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. UN-Habitat’s 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 in order to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative and socially fairer urban economic, social and environmental policies. As part of a partnership with the Municipality of São Paulo, the project includes the revision of the Municipal Solid Waste Plan and the elaboration of the Municipal Sanitation Plan. In order to properly implement this project, a Programme Coordinator is required to ensure a good execution of the work programme. Report to UN-Habitat Coordinator The Programme Coordinator reports to the Country Officer Coordinator for Brazil and to the Programme Coordinator in the UN-Habitat office in São Paulo. Outputs/Work Assignment The Programme Coordinator shall support the implementation of technical activities according to the responsibilities indicated below. Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the National Officer for Brazil, the Programme Coordinator will work in the following areas: 1. Coordinate the Programme • Coordinate the overall Programme/Portfolio work plan development and implementation of projects being implemented in São Paulo. • Gather inputs and coordinate the preparation of work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the UN-Habitat’s office in Rio de Janeiro. • Ensure project implementation as per the work plan and with support from project staff: a. Develop inception report, detailed work plan of the project; b. Prepare Terms of Reference and develop detailed scope of services for projects’ outputs so that these provide prospective contractors/consultants with an accurate picture of what is expected of them; • Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners. • Anticipate and mitigate risks, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect development and implementation of the project. • Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with headquarters divisions. • Ensure that the technical activities are aligned with the quality expectations of the Agency and the counterparts. • Provide technical support on how to localize and give shape to international agreements and frameworks, such as the Agenda 2030 for the Sustainable Development, the New Urban Agenda, presenting ideas on how to implement these agendas in the Northeast Region. • Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme activities, issues, and risks. 2. Guide coordination with local partners/stakeholders) • Promote relationships with state and local partners to support implementation and expansion of the Programme/Portfolio, raise potential problems and suggest solutions. • Support the effective and efficient communication with counterparts and local partners, such as local governments (several Secretariats), civil society organizations, Universities, private sector, etc. • Work closely with relevant governmental departments and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and coordinated delivery of substantive inputs, tools or technical advice required. • Contribute to policy dialogue with partners, national constituencies and development partners on matters of urban planning, through substantive support to the promotion of policy dialogue and participatory methodologies. • Identify capacity building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives, as needed. 3. Coordinate the monitoring and reporting • Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting from the planning to the evaluation stages. • Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports. 4. Advocate and facilitate knowledge building and management and communication • Document the programme implementation process and products. • Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the programme. • Attend to meetings and conferences promoted by partners in order to strengthen UN-Habitat’s position and presence in the country. • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the incumbent’s expertise that can be reasonably expected to help maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of UN-Habitat’s response to urban development issues. • Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisors. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses or training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE 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 get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications: Required: * Postgraduate Degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Sanitation Engineering, Environment Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, Urban Studies, Social Sciences or related fields, or additional 4 (four) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. * Bachelor’s Degree in Sanitation Engineering, Environment Engineering, Civil Engineering or related fields. Experience: * A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project/ programme management on development or urban related themes. * Professional and academic experience on themes related to solid waste management is required. * Professional experience in developing solid waste planning is required. * Professional experience in designing and conducting participatory activities is desired. * Previous experience within the UN System is desired. Skills: * Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and Web search engines is required. * Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is desirable. * Good handling of online event and conference tools is desirable. * Good knowledge on project management methodologies is desirable. Knowledge Management → The person must know the processes, procedures and norms of UN-Habitat, in order to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization. → 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 maintenance, accessibility for all staff and due updating. → The person will prepare databases related to the project running. → 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. Competencies Professionalism: Experience working in inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies with regard to good urban governance 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 messages 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 environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments.

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 and English is required.

Additional Information

Travel details The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the National Officer for Brazil and/or the International Officer. Travels will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration (SB-4/5): BRL 16.795,85 (net amount) per month/activity report. Notes 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. 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. 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” (PHP) 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, self-employment and part-time 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 Deadline for applications: * UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: [email protected]

No Fee

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