Programme Assistant (Consultant)

About the role

UN-Habitat is looking for a short‑term Programme Assistant consultant to support the implementation of the Periferia Viva Maré project in Rio de Janeiro. The role lasts one month and involves providing administrative and logistical assistance to the project team and coordinating with municipal partners.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for planning, executing and following up project activities, including meetings, missions and events.
• Assist in the preparation, organization and consolidation of project documents, reports and presentations.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, venue bookings and material logistics for field visits and workshops.
• Maintain project filing systems and ensure timely distribution of information to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Head of Brazil Office and UN‑Habitat technical teams with day‑to‑day operational tasks.

Required profile

• Previous experience in administrative or logistical support for development or humanitarian projects.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication in a multicultural environment.

Required skills