Consultant – ATHIS Training Facilitation (Campinas)

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking a consultant to lead the ATHIS (Technical Assistance for Social Housing) training facilitation in Campinas, Brazil. The consultant will work closely with UN‑Habitat’s operational and technical teams to develop and deliver training that bridges policy and practice for sustainable, equitable housing solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of the initial premises and identify priority thematic areas for the ATHIS training plan based on capacity needs assessments.
• Design a comprehensive training plan and create materials for a three‑module ATHIS course targeting municipal officials and housing professionals.
• Facilitate training sessions, ensuring interactive learning and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with the São Paulo Council of Architecture and Urbanism and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency to align training with project objectives.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Head of the Brazil Office.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in urban planning, housing policy, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programmes, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong understanding of social housing challenges and technical assistance mechanisms.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Portuguese proficiency is an advantage.

Required skills

• Curriculum development for training programmes.
• Facilitation and adult‑learning techniques.
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UN‑Habitat’s mission of sustainable urban development.
• Collaboration with leading national and international institutions.
• Professional exposure in a high‑impact, multi‑stakeholder project.